The German KVG Kieler Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH (KVG) and Daimler Buses have signed a contract for the delivery of 28 battery-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro articulated buses. In addition, the agreement includes an option for five further vehicles. The contract award following an EU-wide tender.
Daimler emphasises in the published press release that the decision in favor of the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G was driven in particular by the criteria of operating and follow-up costs, KVG’s technical requirements, the high-voltage concept, as well as sustainability aspects. Delivery of the vehicles will begin with a pilot vehicle in the third quarter of 2027. The full delivery of all 28 eCitaro G buses will take place in the fourth quarter of 2027 and in the first quarter of 2028. The new electric articulated buses will be configured as
four-door vehicles and feature modern NMC4 battery technology. Each bus is equipped with five battery packs, each with an energy capacity of 111 kWh. The vehicles will be charged via a pantograph. “With the procurement of the new eCitaro G, KVG is consistently continuing its expansion of emission-free mobility,” said KVG Managing Director Andreas Schulz. The public transport company’s fleet currently comprises 218 vehicles, including 122 electric buses.