Daimler Buses wins EU tender for 28 eCitaro G electric buses in Kiel
Daimler Buses will supply 28 battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G articulated buses to KVG Kiel, with the first vehicles entering service by the end of 2027.
- 28
- 111 kWh
- 5
What Happened
Daimler Buses has won an EU-wide tender to deliver 28 battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro articulated buses to KVG Kiel, with an option for five additional vehicles. The contract was signed by KVG managing director Andreas Schulz and Daimler Buses executives. The decision was based on operating costs, technical requirements, high-voltage concept, and sustainability.
Delivery of a pilot vehicle
Full delivery of all 28 eCitaro G buses
“With the procurement of the new eCitaro G, KVG is consistently continuing its expansion of emission-free mobility.”
Why this matters
The order highlights the growing shift toward emission-free public transport in German cities, driven by economic and sustainability criteria.
Terms in This Story
- eCitaro G
- Battery-electric articulated bus model by Mercedes-Benz.
- NMC4 battery
- Nickel-manganese-cobalt battery technology for electric vehicles.
- Pantograph
- An overhead charging system that connects to the bus roof for recharging.
- Articulated bus
- A long bus with a flexible joint between two sections to increase passenger capacity.
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