Germany-based Daimler Buses, a segment of Daimler Truck, is introducing measures to extend the useful life of electric buses, including the remanufacturing of electric bus batteries and expansion of its product range in 2026 to include a latest-generation battery replacement with longer range.

The new services will be offered initially for the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro city bus; it will be equipped in 2026 with the significantly improved next-generation NMC4 lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt battery, which will be manufactured by BMZ Poland. The services may also be offered in the future for the Mercedes-Benz eIntouro intercity bus. This model is projected to be available in 2026 and will be equipped with the same lithium iron phosphate batteries as the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 long-haul truck. 

Daimler’s battery maker is now remanufacturing first-generation NMC1 batteries, and in the future, the “reworked” range will be extended to NMC2 and NMC3 batteries. Starting in 2026, Daimler Buses will also replace previous generation NMC1 to NMC3 batteries—depending on the customer’s planned duration of use—with the latest NMC4 models, which offer increased capacity and range.

Remanufacturing and battery replacement will also apply to the new NMC4 generation for its used vehicle range in the BusStore. Customers can also purchase used e-buses with high battery capacity or the latest battery technology.

“Our first-generation Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses are still in successful use today,” said Daimler Buses CEO Till Oberwörder. “The new e-services will help to ensure that this remains the case for many years to come.”

Source: Daimler