Daimler Buses secures order of eCitaro E-buses from Hamburg

This contract to supply up to 350 electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses for Hamburg by 2030.

Leinfelden-Echterdingen/Hamburg – Daimler Buses GmbH., has been confirmed by Hamburger Hochbahn AG., a bus operater, as the sole supplier of up to 350 fully electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro and eCitaro G city buses. Over the next five years, these buses will be delivered to Hamburg. The operator praised the eCitaro’s low total cost of ownership (TCO) and ease of maintenance. Daimler Buses, recognized for its sustainable e-bus solutions, is excited about this contract as the eCitaro, named “Electric Bus Champion” in 2024, supports Hamburg's transition to a fully electric bus fleet.

The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro epitomises city bus electromobility at the highest level. It offers the proven Citaro platform, modular battery, charging and drive technology, a functional yet attractive design, and an unrivalled level of safety. It is also embedded in a comprehensive e-mobility system. As part of its sustainability strategy, Daimler Buses offers both electromobility and the appropriate digital services completely ex works from a single source.

The new eCitaro buses of Hamburger Hochbahn AG are equipped with the NMC3 battery generation, which guarantees a high emission-free range. They have a whole host of assistance systems such as Preventive Brake Assist and Sideguard Assist with functions that, in some cases, go far beyond what is required by the General Safety Regulation (GSR) of the European Union. The state-of-the-art CO2 automatic climate control system with sophisticated thermal management ensures a pleasant and comfortable climate.