Berlin’s BUS2BUS 2026 gathers 40 buses with focus on electrification and minibuses

The BUS2BUS exhibition is live on 15–16 April 2026 at Messe Berlin. The event is organized by Messe Berlin in cooperation with the German bus association BDO and features approximately 40 vehicles alongside a conference program addressing topics such as autonomous driving, on-demand transport and operational concepts (and including our Sustainable Bus session on intercity bus electrification).

BUS2BUS 2026, what’s going on?

BYD showcases three vehicles from its latest generation, including the articulated B18.b, featuring underfloor battery integration. Daimler Buses presents an eIntouro equipped with LFP batteries while Iveco Bus displays the Crossway LE Elec.

Fuel cell technology is present through models such as the MCV C 127 FC LE, equipped with a 100 kW fuel cell system and LFP battery packs.

MAN displays the Lion’s City 12 E LE in Class II configuration. Scania exhibits the Higer Fencer F 18 EV articulated bus, a fully low-floor battery-electric model available in lengths up to 18.7 metres and equipped with LFP batteries up to 640 kWh capacity. The vehicle is built by Higer and distributed in Europe through Scania’s network.

Other manufacturers present updated or modified versions of existing platforms, including Otokar with the E-Kent 2 and VinFast with the EB12 electric bus, featuring a ZF electric axle and roof-mounted battery packs.

Manufacturers including Altas, Anadolu Isuzu and K-Bus present compact electric buses with lengths below 8 metres.

Regarding coaches, Neoplan contributes a Skyliner special edition, while Irizar exhibits a tri-axle i6S Efficient coach built on Scania chassis.

A significant portion of the exhibition is dedicated to components and systems. Drivetrain suppliers including ZF and VEM present electric motors and axles, such as the Cetrax 2 Dual central motor.