Seville City Council will invest €6.1 million to raise the electric power at Tussam's depots to 20 MW, a key step for fleet electrification and the arrival of 172 new buses.
The City Council's commitment to cleaner public transport is taking a giant leap forward. The municipality has announced an investment of €6.1 million to increase the electric power at Tussam's facilities on Avenida de Andalucía to 20 megawatts (MW). This measure not only guarantees the energy needed for the new electric buses but also lays the groundwork for sustainable mobility in the capital of Seville.
A key infrastructure for decarbonisation
The project is not just a quick fix. Behind that €6.1 million lies a detailed plan that includes several technical and administrative phases. From drafting the project to adapting the distribution network, including the upgrading of the Santa Elvira substation and the construction of a new private power line and another substation at Tussam's depots. All to ensure that the 20 MW arrive without bottlenecks.
The Mobility delegate and president of Tussam, Álvaro Pimentel, has emphasised the strategic importance of this action: "The availability of electric power has become one of the main challenges for the development of numerous industrial, logistical, and service projects in Spain." In a context of increasing energy demand, securing those megawatts is no easy task. Pimentel made it clear: "We are going to achieve a milestone by ensuring access to an essential energy infrastructure to continue modernising the company over the coming decades."
172 new buses and a €52 million plan
This power boost does not come alone. It is part of the ambitious fleet renewal plan for Tussam promoted by the mayor, José Luis Sanz, which includes the purchase of 172 new buses and a total investment exceeding €52 million between 2023 and 2027. A historic renewal that, without the appropriate electric power, would have remained a nice announcement.
With the 20 MW, Tussam will be able to supply the gradual increase of electric vehicles, an essential requirement to meet the decarbonisation plan. The public company is not only preparing for the present but also anticipating the future: more clean buses, fewer emissions, and a service that, according to Pimentel, "improves competitiveness, reliability, and respect for the environment."
User record: 48.5 million in six months
As the works on the electrical infrastructure progress, the people of Seville are already responding. In the first half of 2026, Tussam recorded 48.5 million passengers, the highest figure in 22 years. This data demonstrates that the commitment to public transport is working, and that the incorporation of new lines and improvements in punctuality and regularity are bearing fruit.
For the residents of Seville, this translates into more modern, quieter, and above all, less polluting buses. The electrification of the fleet is not a promise for the future: it is a reality that is beginning to take shape with this €6.1 million. And although the construction works may cause some temporary inconvenience, the result will be a more efficient and sustainable public transport system.
Pimentel summarised the project's philosophy: "Sustainable mobility does not only depend on adding electric buses but also on anticipating and ensuring that the energy infrastructure is ready for the future." With these 20 MW, Tussam is strategically positioned to lead the transformation of public transport in Seville. Now it only remains for the new buses to start rolling through the streets, and the people of Seville will be able to see if such investment translates into a service that meets expectations.
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