Daimler Buses plans to install high-power public charging infrastructure for electric buses at Munich’s Central Bus Terminal, expanding its role from vehicle supplier to charge point operator in Europe’s intercity transport sector.
By the end of 2026, the company will deploy four charging stations capable of delivering up to 600 kW each at the terminal, known as the ZOB. The project will be implemented in cooperation with Wealthcap, which represents the owner of the facility. Two charging stations are scheduled to be installed in 2026, with the remaining units to follow later.
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The initiative builds on a pilot project launched in 2025 in Cologne, where Daimler Buses installed its first public e-bus charging stations. Implementation is handled by its wholly owned subsidiary Daimler Buses Solutions, which finances, builds and operates the infrastructure.
“E-buses at the Munich ZOB can charge exactly where they already stop. Timetables remain unchanged, and charging time integrates seamlessly into regular dwell time,” said Steffen Germ, CEO of Daimler Buses Solutions.
Daimler Buses said the project will support the deployment of its battery-electric intercity coach Mercedes-Benz eIntouro, which has been available to order since spring 2025, with first deliveries expected in the second half of 2026. The charging stations will be open to buses from any manufacturer and will use electricity sourced from renewable energy.
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Charging during scheduled stops — such as passenger boarding, ticket checks and luggage handling — is intended to minimize operational disruptions for long-distance and tourism services. The focus on major travel hubs reflects the growing need for high-power charging along intercity routes rather than solely at depots.
Within Daimler Truck, experience in charging infrastructure already exists through its involvement in the Milence joint venture, which is developing high-power charging corridors for heavy-duty vehicles across Europe. However, those motorway sites are not always suitable for tourist or coach operations, prompting dedicated projects at terminals.
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Daimler Buses Solutions, founded in 2023, will also manage maintenance and technical operations using its own service teams. Property owners hosting the infrastructure will not need to invest upfront, as the company plans to recover costs through electricity sales.
The Munich and Cologne projects mark an initial phase of a broader strategy to support the electrification of long-distance bus travel. Daimler Buses said it aims to introduce battery-electric coaches by the end of the decade, with fuel-cell models planned at a later stage as infrastructure develops.
