German public transport operator VAG Nuremberg has reached a key milestone with the deployment of its 100th electric bus, following the latest delivery of a Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G articulated model. The delivery is part of a broader order of 31 eCitaro G buses expected to be completed by the end of the month.
The bus, numbered 417, joins a growing fleet of battery-electric vehicles as VAG steps up its transition toward full electrification. With 46 eCitaro models already in operation, the total will rise to 77 once all new deliveries are complete. The eCitaro G buses are equipped with seven battery packs offering a combined capacity of 686 kWh, providing an estimated range of 300 km and enabling them to meet the city’s daily service requirements.
Each four-door articulated bus can carry up to 124 passengers and includes advanced safety features such as a braking assistant, Traffic Sign Assist, Attention Assist, a tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system, and an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System. The batteries are mounted on the roof, with roll-pitch control provided as standard.
Charging operations for the electric fleet are based at VAG’s eBus port in Schweinau, which is equipped with a photovoltaic power system and can simultaneously charge 39 buses. An adjacent parking facility provides space for up to 170 buses.
VAG currently operates around 200 buses on more than 50 routes, with over half now powered by electricity. The company aims to fully transition its fleet to battery-electric models by the early 2030s. “This milestone marks a significant step toward a cleaner, more sustainable urban transport system for Nuremberg,” VAG said in a statement.