Daimler Buses Unveils Next-Gen eCitaro E-Bus

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany- Daimler Buses GmbH., has unveiled the first near-production prototype of its next-generation Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric city bus at the third eMobility Days event in Munich, Germany. Developed from the ground up for fully electric operation, the new model introduces an advanced vehicle platform designed to improve energy efficiency, passenger capacity, operating range and overall performance.

The next-generation eCitaro features an entirely new second-generation battery-electric platform, replacing the existing architecture originally developed for diesel-powered buses. The modular platform will support multiple vehicle configurations, ranging from 10-metre solo buses to 18-metre articulated models, offering greater flexibility for urban public transportation operators.

A major engineering advancement is the optimised battery positioning and improved weight distribution. The redesigned architecture reduces the unladen weight of the articulated version by approximately 750 kg, enabling increased passenger capacity. The vehicle also incorporates selected technologies from the Mercedes-Benz Trucks portfolio, supporting improved efficiency, component reliability and manufacturing synergies.

The new generation is designed to deliver lower energy consumption, extended driving range and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) compared with the current eCitaro. Longer service intervals, durable components and improved vehicle availability are expected to enhance operational efficiency for public transport operators.

Daimler Buses has also introduced a redesigned exterior, an updated passenger interior and a modern driver cockpit. Its advanced electronic architecture supports digital capabilities, including over-the-air software updates and remote activation of optional features.

Since its introduction in 2018, the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro has become one of Europe's leading electric city buses, with more than 4,600 units delivered to customers. The model has also received several industry awards for its sustainability and electric mobility performance.

The official world premiere of the next-generation eCitaro is scheduled for October 2027 at Busworld Europe in Brussels, followed by a planned market launch in 2028.

With its new electric vehicle platform, Daimler Buses aims to strengthen its position in the European electric bus market while supporting the transition towards efficient, zero-tailpipe-emission urban public transportation.

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