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MAN Lion’s Coach E: Experience the electric revolution in travel

The new electric MAN Lion’s Coach E on a scenic journey through the Alps.
The MAN Lion's Coach E

At a glance

  • 100% electric

    The MAN Lion's Coach E is the world's first fully electric coach from a major European manufacturer and sets new standards for sustainable mobility. Available to order now![Minibus-Countryspecific1]

  • Modern design

    The evolution of MAN's design philosophy is evident in the dynamic styling and outstanding aerodynamics achieved by the new design.

  • Maximum efficiency

    The MAN Lion's Coach E combines innovative technology, comfort and environmental awareness in a unique coach experience with a range of up to 650 km under optimum conditions.[in-development]

Award winning

The new Lions Coach inside the assembly hall.

Your path to a zero-emission travel fleet: The MAN Lion’s Coach E

Lion's Coach E is the first electric coach from a major European manufacturer. It combines the proven quality of the MAN Lion's Coach series with MAN's role as a comprehensive solution provider for sustainability and emission reduction.

Take the decisive step towards a zero-emission future now: The MAN Lion's Coach E is now available to order.[Minibus-Countryspecific1]

Are you unsure whether the transition is worth it for you? We will support you. With our 360° eMobility consulting service, we work with you to find out how you can electrify your routes and achieve your CO₂ targets economically and safely.

Versatile on short and medium distances

The MAN Lion's Coach E sets new standards – not only in terms of performance and sustainability, but also with its outstanding design.

The MAN design team’s aerodynamic precision work also contributes significantly to this efficiency: The impressive reduction of the drag coefficient (Cd value), which is important for coaches, from 0.34 to 0.31 has a positive impact on the range.[in-development]

The Lion's Coach E demonstrates its strengths particularly in scheduled and shuttle transport as well as in planned short and medium distance journeys. Its flexible charging system with CCS standard ensures maximum compatibility and enables easy charging in the depot as well as at public charging stations.

The aerodynamics of the MAN Lion’s Coach E, visible in the silhouette of the electric coach from the perspective of a car driver on a two-lane road

Typical use cases

  • Tourist day trips and regional journeys
    The transport of tour groups to sights, excursion destinations and events in the surrounding area.
  • Employee shuttle
    The transport of employees between factory premises or from transport hubs to the company location.
  • Airport transfer
    The scheduled movement of passengers between the airport and hotels or the city centre.
  • Shuttle services
    Use as a shuttle to long-distance bus stops or high-speed train stations to pick up passengers from the region.
  • Team bus
    The transport of sports clubs to regional competitions with a planned return to their home town.

The advantages of the MAN Lion’s Coach E

Systematic presentation of the nickel-manganese-cobalt battery system of the MAN Lion’s Coach E

The new MAN Lion’s Coach E incorporates state-of-the-art MAN technology and features a modular battery system manufactured in Germany, which is already used in the MAN eTGX. The battery consists of four to a maximum of six packs – for even further range. Thanks to its excellent aerodynamics and innovative technology, the MAN Lion’s Coach E meets the high demands of the European market.

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Passengers are relaxing on board a MAN Lion's City E and are enjoy the view

With up to 61 seats, a spacious luggage compartment and a newly developed CO₂ heat pump air conditioning system, the MAN Lion’s Coach E offers maximum passenger comfort. The almost silent ride creates a relaxed atmosphere – perfect for comfortable travelling.

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We will be happy to advise you: The MAN 360° eMobility mobility consulting service

The mobility of the future is electric – and we will accompany you on this path. With MAN 360° eMobility Consulting, you receive tailor-made solutions for your entry into electric passenger transport with the MAN Lion’s Coach E.

Our services range from interactive analysis of your electrification potential and practical operating concepts to data-based route planning and TCO optimisation. This is how we ensure that your vehicle optimally meets your requirements – right from the start and in daily use.

Contact us – the experts at MAN Transport Solutions will be happy to advise you.

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Tailor-made solutions: MAN Financial Services

To finance your MAN Lion's Coach E, MAN Financial Services offers flexible leasing and financing solutions that are optimally tailored to your needs – from hire purchase to various leasing models. This way you remain financially flexible while ensuring you have the latest mobility. For further information and personal advice, please contact MAN Financial Services directly.

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More than just the purchase price: Keeping an eye on the total costs

At first glance, the purchase costs for an electric bus appear higher. However, the decisive factor for actual economic efficiency is the consideration of the total cost of ownership (TCO) over the entire period of use.

This is where the MAN Lion’s Coach E fully demonstrates its strengths. The higher acquisition costs are offset by significant savings and advantages:

  • Lower energy costs: Benefit from more stable and often cheaper electricity prices compared to diesel.
  • Reduced service costs: The electric drive train has significantly fewer wear parts, which reduces maintenance effort and costs.
  • Advantages in taxes and duties: Save money, for example on CO₂ taxation.
  • Additional revenue (country-specific): Generate potential additional revenue through regulations such as the greenhouse gas reduction quota (GHG quota).

In the overall balance, so-called TCO parity is achieved – the point at which the operation of the eCoach becomes cheaper than that of a comparable diesel bus. Depending on your individual circumstances, this point is typically reached over the course of the deployment period and makes your investment future-proof and profitable.

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MAN - your partner for the future of the coach sector

With decades of experience in developing electric city buses MAN has now brought a fully electric coach onto the road. As a leading manufacturer of buses, we do not just provide innovative vehicles, but also have an extensive service network across Europe.

At the same time, MAN is building on digital innovations in order to make the running of coaches more efficient, sustainable and cost-effective:

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All vehicle data at a glance and with individually customisable maintenance intervals: Downtime and unexpected repair costs can be reduced thanks to intelligent remote diagnostics and preventative maintenance.

Furthermore, MAN offers the RIO platform - a variety of digital services that are designed specifically for coaches:

  • Vehicle tracking & route optimisation: Real-time data helps plan routes more efficiently and lower energy use.
  • Tachograph and time management: Automatic driver data management ensures better compliance with legal requirements whilst reducing administrative expense.
  • Charging and battery management: Optimised charging scheduling ensures that your electric coach is always ready to run and that energy is optimally used.
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Safety & assistance systems on board

The MAN Lion’s Coach E is equipped with the latest generation of MAN Assistance Systems for coaches, providing you and passengers with the highest levels of safety and comfort on board. [truck-grenzenDesSystems] Some highlights:

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This stops the bus if the driver is no longer able to act due to unexpected circumstances such as medical emergencies. It ensures controlled braking of the vehicle and can therefore help prevent accidents.

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It recognises potential collisions and automatically initiates an emergency stop to prevent accidents, or at least reduce the severity of such - even with cyclists and pedestrians that are in the driving zone.

Find out more about Emergency Brake Assist

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Tracks difficult-to-see areas on the passenger side and provides early warning of dangerous situations when turning off.

Find out more about the Turn-off Assistant

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Monitors the areas alongside the vehicle and warns the driver of potential dangers when changing lanes.

Find out more about Lane Change Assist

Are you curious about these assistance systems?

MAN Assistance Systems are just a small part. Find out more and discover all MAN Assistance Systems for coaches.

  

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Frequently asked questions about the MAN Lion's Coach E

The initial purchase costs for an electric bus are higher. However, the decisive factor for economic efficiency is the overall balance over the entire service life (total cost of ownership). Here, the MAN Lion’s Coach E scores with significant savings that offset the higher purchase price over time:

Lower energy costs
Benefit from more stable and often cheaper electricity prices compared to diesel.

Less maintenance
The electric drive has significantly fewer wear parts, which reduces service effort and costs.

Advantages in taxes and duties:
Save money, for example on CO₂ taxation.

Possible additional income:
Generate revenue through country-specific regulations such as the GHG quota.

This makes your investment future-proof and profitable.

The MAN Lion’s Coach E is the ideal solution for use on short and medium distances. It has been optimised for clearly defined routes that can be easily planned. Typical applications include tourist day trips and regional trips, employee shuttles, airport transfers, shuttle services to train stations and use as a team bus.

Yes. Although the purchase price is higher, the investment is profitable due to significantly lower operating costs. The combination of energy and maintenance savings, tax benefits, and government subsidies ensures that operation over its entire service life is often cheaper than that of a comparable diesel bus. Our 360° consultation helps you calculate the cost-effectiveness for your specific case.