Daimler Buses to highlight eIntouro, NMC4 tech, reconditioning of batteries and e-mobility ecosystem at Busworld

“World premiere of the electrically powered intercity bus Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro, the new NMC4 battery generation in the Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro, a host of innovations on the linked topics of electromobility, safety and sustainability as well as new services from the Omniplus service brand”: it’s how Daimler Truck describes the ‘main courses’ the company is showcasing at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels.

Daimler Buses will be exhibiting a total of eight buses from Mercedes‑Benz and Setra at Stand 503 in Hall 5. Three other Mercedes‑Benz vehicles are available outside, two of which are ready for test drives.

What is also interesting, Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH now offers its services under the Omniplus Charge brand.

Mercedes eIntouro: big news at Busworld

With the new Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro, premiered in late 2024, Daimler Buses is presenting a fully electric intercity bus to the public for the first time. The eIntouro is based on the familiar diesel-powered Intouro, but has a battery-electric drive with LFP batteries and central motor (by CATL and ZF – CeTrax model -, respectively).

Two lengths are available: the 12.18-metre eIntouro and the 13.09-metre eIntouro M. For the first time in a European bus, software updates can be installed in the eIntouro “over the air” without a workshop visit.

NMC4 technology goes live

Daimler Buses will also celebrate the introduction of the fourth and latest battery generation NMC4 supplied by Polish BMZ. It will be used in the Mrecedes-Benz‑ eCitaro, eCitaro G, eCitaro K and eCitaro fuel cell from 2026. For this reason, Daimler Buses is exhibiting an eCitaro equipped with NMC4 batteries at Busworld Europe 2025.

The battery’s longer service life is achieved not just with battery-friendly charging with a maximum charging capacity of 150 kW, but also with regular rapid charging with a charging capacity of up to 300 kW.

Setra at Busworld Europe

A cross-section from the current intercity and touring coach range will be presented by the Setra brand at the Daimler Buses stand at Busworld. The current MultiClass is represented by the Setra S 515 LE low-entry intercity bus. The S 515 HD high-deck touring coach represents the ComfortClass, while the exclusively equipped S 516 HDH super-high-decker is appearing for the TopClass in Brussels. The S 531 DT double-decker bus from the TopClass stands for high passenger capacity and a wide range of applications.

New services for e-buses, by Daimler Buses

Daimler Buses is introducing new services to extend the service life of electrically powered buses. The company now offers the reconditioning of electric bus batteries. In addition, the manufacturer is expanding its range in 2026 to include a battery replacement for the latest generation with a longer range.

Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH now offers its services under the Omniplus Charge brand. The group states: “The company advises transport companies and actively supports them on their journey to electromobility. The company specialises in consulting, designing and building electromobility and H2 infrastructure. In cooperation with experts from Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH and other partners, Daimler Buses can supply the entire eMobility ecosystem from a single source on request: from the feasibility analysis to individually configured electric buses and the complete electromobility infrastructure – including construction measures, electrical installations, charging infrastructure, battery storage, charging management systems and other digital services”.

Also, Omniplus is expanding its range with additional services that are not just for electric buses. For example, all newly delivered buses from Daimler Buses commencing this year will receive a so-called Digital Services Package as an option with three years of free use for diesel buses and six years for electric buses.