Mercedes-Benz eIntouro: the new electric intercity bus has a range of 500 kilometres and a battery life of up to 15 years

Daimler Buses is electrifying intercity passenger transport. The company has unveiled a near-production prototype of the Mercedes-Benz eIntouro battery-electric bus with a range of up to 500 kilometres.

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The Mercedes-Benz eIntouro has received the same LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries as the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 truck. This approach is part of a strategy to harmonise components in Daimler Truck and Daimler Buses. The move reduces production costs and improves profitability.

The bus is available with one or two battery packs, each with a nominal capacity of 207 kWh. Charging with up to 300 kWh takes only 70-90 minutes depending on configuration. Other benefits of the LFP battery pack include the ability to utilise more than 95% of the capacity in real-world applications and a lifespan of up to 15 years.

The eIntouro is available in two length versions: 12.18 metres and 13.09 metres. At the same time, in terms of capacity the electric bus is not inferior to its diesel analogue - from 50 to 63 passengers.

The new bus also has a modern electronic architecture with support for over-the-air updates (OTA), which reduces the need to visit service centres. Daimler Buses has become the first manufacturer in Europe to offer OTA updates for buses.

The Mercedes-Benz eIntouro will be available for order in early 2025. The series version will make its debut in October 2025 at Busworld in Brussels. First deliveries are expected in 2026.

Source: Daimler