Abridged version: Daimler Buses at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels

• Mercedes-Benz: World premiere of the eIntouro, new NMC4 battery generation for the eCitaro, and two model series anniversaries
• Setra: Current model range with MultiClass, ComfortClass, and TopClass
• Further growth with e-services
• Omniplus Charge: Charging infrastructure services under a new brand
• Omniplus On: Over-the-air updates, speed-related geofencing, and other digital services

Leinfelden-Echterdingen/Brussels – From 4 to 9 October, 2025, Daimler Buses will be presenting the world premiere of the series-production version of the electric inter‑city bus Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro, the new NMC4 battery generation in the Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro, numerous novelties relating to the interconnecting topics of e‑mobility, safety and sustainability, as well as new services from the Omniplus service brand (3 October, Press Day) at the Busworld Europe 2025 trade fair in Brussels. The company will underline its innovative strength and leading role in both the transformation to e-mobility and the development of safe and sustainable transport with scheduled-service buses and coaches in Europe and the world. Daimler Buses will be exhibiting a total of eight innovative buses from Mercedes‑Benz and Setra at Stand 503 in Hall 5. Three other Mercedes‑Benz vehicles are available outside, two of which are available for test drives.

Mercedes-Benz eIntouro: e-mobility for inter-city routes and excursions

With the new Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro, Daimler Buses is presenting an all‑electric series‑production inter‑city 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. This means that Daimler Buses is now also enabling the switch to e-mobility for inter‑city routes, school bus, shuttle, and excursion services as well as shorter trips. Two lengths are available: The 12.18‑meter eIntouro and the 13.09‑meter eIntouro M. For the first time in a European bus, software updates can be installed “over‑the‑air” in the eIntouro without a workshop visit.

At the same time as the presentation of the eIntouro, the diesel-powered Intouro celebrated a special anniversary: Since series production startup in 1999, Daimler Buses has delivered 20,000 units of the popular inter-city bus.

Mercedes-Benz eCitaro with NMC4 battery

The introduction of the fourth generation and thus the latest battery generation NMC4 marks another milestone in the development of e-mobility. It will be used in the Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro, eCitaro G, and eCitaro K from 2026. For this reason, Daimler Buses is exhibiting an eCitaro equipped with NMC4 batteries at Busworld Europe 2025. The new NMC4 battery generation combines a high energy density, which enables longer ranges, with a very long service life. The longer service life of the battery is achieved not only with gentle charging with a maximum charging capacity of 150 kW, but also with regular fast charging processes with up to 300 kW.

As part of the eCitaro offensive, which includes a new drive axle and other measures, Daimler Buses is continuously working on further performance improvements for the electric city bus.

Setra at Busworld Europe: Low-entry and premium coaches

A cross‑section from the current inter‑city 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 inter-city bus. The S 515 HD high-deck touring coach represents the ComfortClass, while the exclusively equipped S 516 HDH super‑high‑decker is on display 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: Reconditioning and replacement service for high-voltage batteries

Daimler Buses is introducing new services to extend the useful life of electrically powered buses. The enterprise now offers the reconditioning of electric bus batteries. In addition, the manufacturer is expanding its range in 2026 to include battery replacement for the latest generation with a longer range. Daimler Buses thus wants to enable the longest possible useful life for its electrified vehicles – as with diesel buses. The two offers are part of an e‑service offensive that looks at the total life cycle and profitability of e‑buses and batteries. Daimler Buses is initially offering the new services for the electrically powered Mercedes‑Benz eCitaro city bus.

Omniplus Charge: New brand for charging infrastructure services

From autumn, Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH will be offering its services under the new Omniplus Charge brand and thus under the strong common Omniplus brand umbrella. This combines classic services with Omniplus On to provide a comprehensive range of digital services. Daimler Buses Solutions advises transport companies and actively accompanies them on their journey to e‑mobility. The enterprise specializes in consulting, designing, and building e‑mobility and H₂ infrastructure. 

In cooperation with experts from Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH and other partners, Daimler Buses can supply the entire e-mobility ecosystem from a single source if requested: From the feasibility analysis, to the custom-configured electric bus, to the complete e‑mobility infrastructure for the depot, including construction measures, electrical installations, chargers, battery storage facilities, charging management systems, and other digital services. The enterprise has already implemented or started numerous customer projects in Germany and Europe.

Omniplus On: Over-the-air updates, speed-related geofencing, and other new digital services

Omniplus not only has the largest bus‑specific service network in Europe, but also the number of specialized eBus service centers in Europe is constantly growing. With regard to digital services, Omniplus is expanding the range to include additional services not only for electric buses. For example, from this year all newly delivered buses from Daimler Buses 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.

A new service from Omniplus On, which will be available for the first time in the new eIntouro, is system and software updates over‑the‑air, i.e. without a workshop visit and with software transfer via the mobile phone network and installation at a scheduled time.

Another new feature is the Omniplus On monitor location services plus for speed‑related geofencing. This allows you to set up zones with restricted maximum speed. When a fleet bus enters such a zone, the vehicle’s speed limiter is automatically activated so that the set maximum speed can no longer be exceeded.

The battery monitoring system Omniplus On Battery Monitoring has been developed especially for electric buses, providing fleet operators with information on the condition of the high‑voltage battery and recommendations for careful handling. The additional free Warranty Status service provides insights into the warranty status of the battery and helps to avoid possible warranty violations.