eCitaro K: that’s the name of the new member of the Mercedes eCitaro family, just unveiled in Hannover at the eve of the opening of IAA Transportation 2024. An exhibition where just 6 bus manufacturer are on stage.
Mercedes eCitaro K is now real
The new eCitaro K (10,633-mm long) follows the 12-meter eCitaro and the G model already well established on the European market. The wheelbase has been shortened by around 1.5 meters (and stands to 4,398 millimetres), capacity is up to 84 passengers. Turning radio? From data sheet: approximately 17,284 mm.
From four to six battery packs are possible on board. Given that each has 98 kWh capacity, it means that battery capacity can vary from 392 to 589 kWh. “Five high-voltage battery packs with a total energy capacity of 491 kWh, spread across the roof (three packs) and the rear (two packs), ensure an appropriate range for the two-door solo bus”, the OEM states.
Daimler Truck says that over 300 km are achievable with the maximum capacity configuration, provided that conditions are ‘favorable’. The vehicle has been designed for plug-in charging in the depot.
In Hannover also the Mercedes-Benz Tourismo Safety Coach celebrated its public premiere, while a representative of the new generation of Setra MultiClass LE intercity buses (the 510 hybrid) is also on show.
