"From 2026, Daimler Buses will install its own public charging stations for electric buses and coaches. The initiative targets high-traffic tourist destinations such as city bus parking lots and amusement parks, aiming to make electric vehicles viable on travel routes that extend beyond urban public transport. With this step, Daimler Buses becomes the first European bus manufacturer to invest directly in public charging infrastructure, the group states. Its subsidiary Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH will manage planning, construction, operation, and maintenance."
"The starting point is Cologne: in cooperation with the regional agency NRW.Energy4Climate and the City of Cologne, Daimler Buses will set up four fast-charging points for buses and coaches near the city center. Each station will deliver up to 400 kW of charging power and will be accessible around the clock. The site, "Buspark Cologne" on Kuhweg, is the central arrival point for tourist buses and is linked to local public transport."
"The move comes just as Daimler Buses prepares to launch its first battery-electric intercity bus. On October 3, the Mercedes eIntouro will make its world premiere at Busworld 2025 in Brussels. The vehicle, first presented in late 2024, will be available with one or two LFP battery packs, delivering ranges of up to 500 kilometers. The eIntouro complements Daimler Buses' existing zero-emission portfolio: the eCitaro city bus has been in series production since 2018 and is also available with a hydrogen-based fuel cell range extender since 2023. By the end of the decade, the company plans to add fully battery-electric coaches, with fuel cell variants to follow."
Daimler Buses will install and operate public fast-charging stations for electric buses and coaches beginning in 2026, focusing on high-traffic tourist locations. The company becomes the first European bus manufacturer to invest directly in public charging infrastructure, with its subsidiary Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH responsible for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance. Daimler will finance and operate the stations and generate revenue through electricity sales while offering property owners turnkey charging solutions without upfront investment. The initial rollout in Cologne includes four 400 kW chargers at Buspark Cologne. The move aligns with the launch of the Mercedes eIntouro and broader zero-emission vehicle plans.
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