With the eCitaro there arrives an all-electric bus such as can only come from Mercedes-Benz. It expands the portfolio of the world bestseller Citaro by adding an all-electric, production-ready city bus, whose technical details are inspiring.
eCitaro
Technical data
E-Mobility ready for series production.
For the demands of the city of tomorrow.
Electric bus with a star.
Technical data at a glance.
| Transport capacity | eCitaro with 2 doors |
|---|---|
| Seats | 29 |
| Standing passengers | 56 |
| Total | 85 |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length [mm] | 12.135 |
| Vehicle width/Vehicle width (incl. mirrors) | 2.550/2.950 |
| Vehicle height (max. vehicle height results from customer-specific antennas) | 3.400 |
| Wheelbase front axle – driven axle [mm] | 5.900 |
| Wheelbase, front axle-centre axle | - |
| Wheelbase, centre axle-drive axle | - |
| Tyre size | 275/70 R 22,5 |
| Front overhang [mm] | 2.805 |
| Rear overhang [mm] | 3.430 |
| Angle of approach [º] | 7 |
| Angle of departure [°] | 7 |
| Turning circle [mm] | 21.214 |
| Engine and performance | |
|---|---|
| Engine | ZF AVE 130 with motors close to wheel hub |
| Output [kW] max. | 125 |
| Max. torque [Nm] of the electric motor | 2 x 485 |
| Transmission ratio | 1:23 |
| Theoretical max. torque [Nm] at tyres | 2 x 11.000 |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Steering | Electrohydraulic steering (intelligent eco steering) |
| Front axle, type | ZF 82 RL EC, independent wheel suspension |
| Driven axle, type | ZF AVE 130 |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Service brake system | Electropneumatic brake system with disc brakes |
| Driving assistance systems | |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) | ✔ |
| Reversing camera | ✔* |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system | ✔* |
| Preventive Braking Assist | ✔* |
| Sideguard Assist | ✔* |
| Weights | |
|---|---|
| Perm. GVW [kg] | 20.000 |
| Axle loads, max. permissible** - Front axle | 8.000 |
| Axle loads, max. permissible** - Centre axle | - |
| Axle loads, max. permissible** - Drive axle | 13.000 |
| Doors / Interior | |
|---|---|
| Standing height front / rear [mm] | 2.313 |
| Standing height rear bench [mm] | 2.021 |
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* Optional equipment
** technically permissible axle loads (average speed up to 40 km/h)
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