Tell us about your new eIntouro battery-electric bus?
The eIntouro, based on the familiar diesel‑powered high-floor Mercedes‑Benz Intouro, is the first battery‑electric intercity bus from Daimler Buses. It is available in two lengths: 12.18m and 13.09m, with seating variants from 50 to a maximum of 63 seats. The bus is suitable not only for school bus, intercity and works transport, but also for excursions and short trips.
In recent months, the eIntouro has proven its qualities in winter testing under extreme cold conditions at the Arctic Circle and in the equally challenging summer test in Spain at temperatures above 45 degrees. The first customer vehicles are expected to be delivered in the second half of 2026.
Describe the battery technology in the eIntouro?
It is available with a choice of one or two battery packs, each with a capacity of 207 kWh and maximum total capacity of 414 kWh. The first battery pack is located in the space behind the front axle to ensure optimum weight distribution, while the optional second battery is located in the former engine compartment at the rear. The batteries and many of the high-voltage components have already been successfully installed in the battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 long-haul truck.
The batteries are based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell technology, which is characterised by a particularly long service life of up to 15 years. In addition, more than 95 percent of the installed capacity can be used with LFP technology. When equipped with two battery packs, the eIntouro can drive up to 500 kilometres without recharging, depending on the driving style, topography and weather conditions.
The batteries can also be charged at charging stations with CCS type 2 plugs with up to 400 kW charging power when equipped with two battery packs and with up to 225 kW charging power with one battery pack. The electric central drive delivers 320 kW continuous power and 400 kW peak power.
What safety systems are available?
The new eIntouro includes a range of assistance systems. For example, Sideguard Assist 2 is fitted as standard, monitoring not only the front passenger side, but also the driver’s side. At speeds above 40 km/h, Sideguard Assist 2 also assumes the role of a lane change assistant. Meanwhile, Frontguard Assist monitors the traffic area in front of the vehicle up to a speed of 15 km/h and can warn the driver of people or obstacles when pulling away.
The optional Active Brake Assist 6 (ABA 6) emergency braking assistant can react to cyclists and people who are crossing the road, approaching the vehicle or walking in the vehicle’s lane with automatic emergency braking.
How important are the new over-the-air updates?
The eIntouro is compatible with over-the-air updates, Software updates are transmitted to the vehicle via the mobile phone network, updating the system without the need for a workshop visit, and the updates are controlled via the Omniplus On portal. This technology also enables general software updates and changed settings to be installed in a timely manner and without a great deal of effort.
Till Oberwörder
CEO of Daimler Buses
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