Vehicle profile - The Mercedes Benz eIntouro M exhibition vehicle: Electrifying the interurban line

• Electromobility solution for interurban routes, works transport, excursions and short trips
• Two battery packs for a range of up to 500 kilometres
• Safety at the highest level
• Sophisticated equipment – comfortable and functional

The exhibition vehicle of the new, battery-electric Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro is a near-production prototype in the eIntouro M version with a length of 13.09 metres, two doors and 59 passenger seats. For the first time, Daimler Buses is presenting an electric mobility solution for interurban routes, works transport, excursions and short trips.

The body with the steeply projecting windscreen, the powerful front grille and headlight module that is a hallmark of the brand, as well as the straight and almost seamlessly smooth side walls are incorporated into the new eIntouro M from the diesel-powered Intouro models. But beneath the familiar exterior, there is brand new battery and drive technology combined with a new electronics architecture.

Two battery packs for a range of up to 500 kilometres

The lithium iron phosphate batteries in the eIntouro M are characterised by their long service life and the ability to use over 95 percent of the installed capacity. The exhibition vehicle is equipped with two battery packs, one directly behind the front axle and one in the former engine compartment. With a total battery capacity of 414 kWh, a range of up to 500[^1] kilometres and more can be achieved without recharging, depending on the driving style, topography and weather conditions.

The central Cetrax 332 drive unit from ZF has an output of 320 kW and features an integrated, automatic three-speed transmission that transfers the drive forces to the familiar Mercedes‑Benz RO 440 drive axle.

New electronics architecture facilitates “over-the-air” software updates

The new Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro will be the first bus to allow software updates to be transferred to the vehicle via a mobile phone network and installed without a workshop visit. This ensures that the vehicle is always up to date. At the same time, this function increases vehicle availability. The updates are controlled via the digital Omniplus On services portal. The software updates are installed when the vehicle is stationary, the parking brake is applied and drive-ready state is switched off. It is also possible to retrofit additional functions and update parameters, for example for door control, over-the-air.

Safety at the highest level

The eIntouro M on display is equipped with the latest assistance and safety systems. This includes, for example, Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC), adaptive cruise control (ART) with Active Brake Assist 6, Traffic Sign Assist, Sideguard Assist 2 and Frontguard Assist for detecting pedestrians and cyclists, Attention Assist and the tyre pressure monitor TPM. On top of this, there are extended systems such as the 360° camera system for a perfect all-round view. The automatic lowering of the body at 78 km/h reduces the frontal area and thus contributes to the economic efficiency of the eIntouro M.

Sophisticated equipment – comfortable and functional

The remaining equipment in the eIntouro M combines comfort and functionality. The Inter Star Eco seating produced in-house with blue seat covers and light blue curtains provide colourful accents. Luggage racks with an open floor, reading lamps and air vents above each twin seat offer travel comfort. The cockpit is driver-oriented and ergonomically perfect. In terms of looks and equipment, the bus achieves coach-level standards with zero restrictions, from the multifunction steering wheel to the electronic parking brake.

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