Electreon to expand bus depot project in Tel Aviv with Electra Afikim

Israeli wireless charging solutions provider Electreon announces a second major project agreement with Electra Afikim, one of Israel’s largest public transportation operators.

“Building on the success of its wireless charging project at the bus depot in Rosh HaAyin, launched in November 2023, Electra Afikim will now deploy Electreon’s technology at the Ovnat terminal in Petah Tikva, a major suburb of Tel Aviv”, Electreon states.

The company adds that the deal covers planning only, “though it reflects an intention to continue project implementation, subject to budgetary approval”.

In late 2024 Electreon signed an agreement with TransIsrael, a Ministry of Transport agency, to build an advanced electric road system (ERS) on Haifa’s BRT lines.

Electreon starts a new project with Electra Afikim

This renewed collaboration follows a year and a half of intense daily operation at the Rosh HaAyin depot, where 23 buses equipped with Electreon’s wireless charging technology are charged both overnight and during the day while parked.

Electreon’s smart wireless charging system at the Ovnat terminal will power Electra Afikim’s fleet of wireless-enabled electric buses operating as part of the Rosh HaAyin bus line cluster which serves the city and its surrounding areas. The project will initially support Electra Afikim’s existing fleet of 23 electric buses already equipped with Electreon’s technology from the Rosh HaAyin depot project. Additionally, Electra Afikim plans to expand its fleet adding more electric buses.

At the Ovnat bus terminal, Electreon’s wireless charging system will be embedded underground beneath the passenger bays, enabling automatic charging as buses pick up and drop off passengers.

This opportunity-based charging model taps into short, frequent stops throughout the day to deliver multiple energy bursts. This approach aims to maximizing vehicle uptime and minimizing the need for extended charging sessions and for oversized batteries.

The Ovnat terminal sits directly across from the Grand Mall and next to the city’s light rail station, making it a key hub in the urban transport network. The project includes the design works and approvals needed to electrify the terminal and pending the approval of the Ministry of Transport will continue to the full construction of the local power grid, wireless charging installation and the operating and maintenance of the wireless system on site.

Oren Ezer, CEO of Electreon, said “A returning customer is the best proof of the immediate value of Electreon’s wireless charging solution. We thank Electra Afikim for their continued trust, and I believe that the advantages of wireless technology—increased driving range, cost savings, and the ease and convenience of charging—will drive further expansion of our activities both in Israel and internationally.”