Bus Stop Sales hits major milestone with Victorian low-floor electric bus deliveries

Over the weekend, six brand-new King Long EVolution low-floor electric chassis officially

entered service in Melbourne — a significant step forward for the brand and a strong

demonstration of the world-class capability of the EVolution platform.

Purpose-built for the most demanding of missions, these vehicles were custom-designed

for high-frequency airport operations. Running 24/7, they are engineered to meet the

toughest duty cycles — proving beyond doubt that the King Long EVolution is not only

capable but trusted for the hardest passenger transport tasks.

This milestone is the result of a powerful collaboration between King Long, one of the

world’s largest bus manufacturers, and Global Bus Ventures (NZ), New Zealand’s

leading body builder. The vehicles were finished in Australia, delivering a final product

with market-leading local Australian and New Zealand build content. This trans-

Tasman approach supports local jobs and industry, combining globally respected chassis

technology with craftsmanship that meets Australasian standards. Together, this

partnership unites local build content with global innovation and scale — delivering the

best of both worlds for operators who demand reliability, performance, and class-leading

efficiency.

Pete White, Managing Director of Bus Stop Sales — the exclusive Australian

distributor of King Long, said the milestone cements King Long’s growing presence in

Australia:

“SkyBus is one of the most demanding applications for passenger transport, with aroundthe-

clock operations and the highest expectations for reliability. For the King Long

EVolution platform to be trusted in this environment sends a powerful message — that

King Long delivers world-class technology with the performance and dependability

Australian operators need. This is global leadership, delivered locally.”

King Long’s EVolution chassis is the cornerstone of a fast-growing zero-emissions

portfolio now operating in Australia. From 12-metre low-floor city buses to resource

industry coaches and now high-frequency airport fleets, King Long electric buses are

already proving themselves across diverse Australian conditions. Drawing on global

expertise in battery and driveline technology — combined with local support, parts, and

service through Bus Stop Sales — these vehicles are delivering quieter, cleaner, and

more efficient journeys for operators and passengers alike.

Established in 1988, King Long has grown into one of the world’s leading bus and coach

manufacturers, producing over 30,000 vehicles annually and exporting to more than 140

countries. With more than one million buses built globally, the brand is synonymous with

innovation in zero-emission drivetrains, intelligent systems, and sustainable

manufacturing.

Bus Stop Sales is a true Australian success story. From its origins as a family

business, it has grown into the country’s leading independent bus and coach supplier. As

the operator of Australia’s largest bus and coach sales and service facility, Bus Stop

Sales combines unmatched scale with expertise, enabling it to deliver end-to-end support

for operators nationwide. Its head office in Rocklea, Queensland, lives the values of

transition and carbon reduction, featuring onsite public superchargers, a Zero

Emission training centre under development, a significant solar array, and an onsite

battery energy storage system (BESS). These investments make Rocklea the industry’s

benchmark facility and confirm Bus Stop Sales as the market leader in zero-emission

bus support.

By combining King Long’s international expertise with trusted local backing, Bus Stop

Sales ensures operators have confidence not only in the product but also in the long-term

service and support that keep fleets on the road. And critically, this partnership

supports local jobs and manufacturing across Australia and New Zealand — from body

building and finishing to after-sales, service, and training. In doing so, Bus Stop Sales and

King Long are not only powering the transition to zero-emission transport but also

investing in the skills and opportunities that strengthen the communities they serve.