At a glance
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Possible range of up to 500 kilometres[Stadtbus-Neue-Antriebe] on a single battery charge
Depending on the battery usage strategy, the MAN Lion’s City E can provide a range of up to 500 kilometres[Stadtbus-Neue-Antriebe].
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Additional energy with every braking process
Thanks to an anticipatory driving style, the MAN Lion’s City E achieves outstanding efficiency. In addition, the range is extended by recovering energy during each braking process.
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Show us your road – we show you a safe bus model
The all-electric city bus in three available lengths allows a high degree of operational flexibility. Assistance systems such as the optionally available MAN OptiView mirror replacement system can contribute to increased safety.
Award winning
IN TERMS OF MANOEUVRABILITY, LESS MEANS MORE. THE NEW MAN LION’S CITY 10 E ELECTRIC BUS
With a vehicle length of 10.5 metres, the all-electric MAN Lionʼs City 10 E is a compact and extremely manoeuvrable all-rounder. Its compact dimensions, record-breaking turning circle of 17.2 metres and a wheelbase of only 4.4 metres make the latest member of the MAN Lionʼs City E family the ideal solution for narrow roads in urban regular service.
MAN Lion's City 12 E LE: The electric bus for town and country
The new MAN Lion’s City 12 E LE is the first electric low-entry bus from MAN suitable for both urban transport (class 1) and for regional transport in surrounding areas (class 2). Based on the proven MAN Lion's City 12 E, it offers up to 44 seats, more than 80% of which face the direction of travel. The MAN Lion’s City E LE is the ideal fully-electric low-entry alternative – both for urban transport as well as for longer regional routes.
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Lithium-ion battery modules
MAN’s modular battery concept offers you the option of flexibly adapting the number of battery packs to your individual needs. You can specifically control the charging time, the number of passengers and the range according to your wishes by opting for more or fewer battery packs: Each additional battery pack increases the range of the electric bus, while fewer batteries increase passenger capacity and reduce charging time. Battery production has been taking place in Germany at MAN in Nuremberg since 2025 – performance made in Germany!
Whatever you decide: All battery packs can be fully charged in two and a half to five hours.
Depending on the length of your MAN electric bus, you have a different number of battery packs available:
- MAN Lion's City 10 E: four battery packs with a built-in capacity of 356 kWh
- MAN Lion’s City 12 E: four, five or six battery packs with a built-in capacity of 356 to 534 kWh
- MAN Lion’s City 18 E: six, seven or eight battery packs with a capacity of 534 to 712 kWh
- Powerful charging capacity: up to 150 kW
Electric central motor
Alternative drives are conquering the roads, and the electric variant presents itself as one of the most consistent implementations with 0 % emissions. The engine operates super silently and without producing any local exhaust fumes. This significantly enhances the environment, the city image and your passengers – as the MAN Lion’s City E has a long range, even up to 500 km[Stadtbus-Neue-Antriebe] far. You alone determine the route, because the bus can also travel in zones that are closed to combustion engines.
- Solobus: Continuous/maximum power 160/240 kW
- Articulated bus: Continuous/maximum power 267/320 kW
- Single-stage adapter gearbox for smooth acceleration
- MAN Lion’s City 10 E
- MAN Lion’s City 12 E
- MAN Lion’s City 12 E LE
- MAN Lion’s City 18 E
As flexible as your operating range:
The MAN Lion’s City E’s battery usage strategy
Electric bus fleets and their advantages for the city.
Reliable Range: Usable battery capacity is long-term stable, suitable for customers who regularly operate the same route.
Maximum Range: For maximum battery capacity, appropriate for customers who require the maximum range or the additional capacity for routes that change on a daily basis. For the MAN Lion’s City 12 E with 6xCBP, up to 500 km[Stadtbus-Neue-Antriebe], for the MAN Lion’s City 18 E with 8xCBP, up to 460 km[Stadtbus-Neue-Antriebe] are possible.
Climate protection using CO2
A carbon dioxide-based air-conditioning system is optionally available for the MAN Lion’s City E. This new air-conditioning system has several advantages: Climate-neutral carbon dioxide is cheaper than the conventional refrigerant R134a – while protecting the environment. In addition, a CO2 air-conditioning system requires less energy and is therefore more efficient, which can positively influence the range of your electric bus.
Creating space sustainably
With alternative drives, things are moving up: Our batteries are installed on the roof. This frees up space that would otherwise be taken up by the engine tower. This means more capacity for you and greater comfort for your passengers.
MAN DigitalServices for MAN Lion’s City E
MAN DigitalServices provides support in optimising the business, reducing fuel and administrative costs, planning and managing service work on the bus, in time management as well as in continuous coaching of drivers.
How to drive an electric bus?
Through Europe with the MAN Lion’s City E
Did you know that the charging infrastructure only makes up the fifth largest cost block of your TCO?
- Through Europe with the MAN Lion’s City E
- Did you know that the charging infrastructure only makes up the fifth largest cost block of your TCO?