Tenix’s new Depot Sharing feature makes it easier for operators to share charging infrastructure with external fleets, maximizing infrastructure use while maintaining operational control.
The Energy as a Service module offers controlled access, transparent reporting, and simple administration for charging external fleets. Existing internal processes remain unchanged. External charging is managed entirely in Tenix Charge, removing manual steps and the need for multiple systems.
Depot Sharing lets operators decide how and when their infrastructure is shared. By managing all activity through the same platform that runs daily charging operations, bus services remain the clear priority, and depot operations stay predictable and undisturbed.
Share Capacity Without Adding Complexity
External vehicles are authorised through vehicle identifiers already recognised by the charging infrastructure, such as BMS IDs or RFID tags. Operators can use the identification method that best fits their operational model. Once a vehicle is whitelisted, it is recognised automatically by the charger and allowed to charge according to the defined rules.
Each external group is managed at the company level, ensuring consistent access rules across the organisation. Operators retain complete control over which chargers are shared, during which hours, and for how long. This ensures that core bus operations are never disrupted.
Practically, depot sharing starts with the operator defining which chargers and time windows are available for external use. A B2B agreement is then established with the partner company. All charging sessions by that company are captured in Tenix Charge and can be exported as a billing file for invoicing.
Internal fleet workflows remain unchanged and require no additional configuration.
Clear Reporting for Reimbursement and Settlement
Every charging session involving an external vehicle is automatically identified and included in the monthly report. The report lists energy consumed, session details, and associated costs, and can be exported for reconciliation or invoicing.
These reporting capabilities support several everyday operational needs:
- Recovering energy costs from partner fleets
- Providing evidence for PTA reimbursement workflows
- Strengthening tender responses through documented infrastructure utilisation
- Generating income during low utilisation periods
Sessions remain correctly tagged even when vehicles move between groups, ensuring stable and auditable records over time.
Key Functionalities
External Vehicle Group management
Admins can create groups for affiliated companies or employee vehicles and assign vehicle identifiers used for authorisation. Each identifier belongs to one group at a time to maintain clean access control.
Charger and time-based authorisation
Operators define exactly which chargers can be shared and the charging hours during which external vehicles are permitted. This ensures operational priorities are protected at all times.
Flexible vehicle authorisation
Charging authorisation works with the identification methods preferred by the operator, enabling hassle-free access without changing existing depot processes.
Monthly reporting
Reports provide all relevant data for settlement, internal review, or invoicing.
A Practical, Sustainable Model for Shared Depot Operations
Depot Sharing gives operators a straightforward way to open their infrastructure to external fleets while maintaining full control. By sharing capacity when buses are not in use, operators make better use of existing chargers and grid connections rather than expanding infrastructure.
This approach supports sustainability goals that are increasingly important to regulators and policymakers, while preserving operational stability for public transport services.
By managing authorization, control, and reporting through a single system, the depot becomes easier to supervise, share, and account for.
