The Mercedes Benz eCitaro fuel cell test vehicle: Technical data

23.03.2026

Length / width / height

12,135/2,550/3,400 mm

Wheelbase

5,900 mm

Front / rear overhang

2,805/3,430 mm

Turning circle

approx. 21,214 mm

Standing height in center aisle

2,313 mm

Height of center aisle above road surface

370 mm

Battery technology / capacity

NMC3/295 kWh

Maximum charging power

max. 150 kW

Fuel cell output

max. 60 kW (Toyota, 2nd generation)

Hydrogen storage

5 H₂ cylinders, each 5 kg, roof‑mounted (Type‑4 tanks)

Tire size

275/70 R 22.5

Permissible gross vehicle weight

19,500 kg

Permissible axle load front / rear

 

7,500/13,000 kg

Motor type

three‑phase asynchronous motors

Continuous power

125 kW per motor

Maximum torque

485 Nm per motor

Wheel‑end gear ratio

i = 22.66, resulting in max. wheel torque of 2 × 11,000 Nm

Front axle

ZF RL 82 EC, independent suspension

Rear axle

ZF AVE 130, low‑floor portal axle