MAN Lion’s City E

At a glance

Range over 350 kilometres with a single battery charge possible
With the MAN Lion’s City E, a range of up to 350 kilometres is possible, depending on the battery usage strategy. In the eBus Efficiency Run, our electric bus even managed 550 kilometres.
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.
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.

THE MAN LION’S CITY E SETS A NEW BENCHMARK IN TERMS OF RANGE

With our electric bus, fleet managers can plan for a range of up to 350 kilometres – which significantly increases the MAN Lion’s City E’s operational flexibility. The decisive factor here is to select between two different battery usage strategies: For a consistently reliable range of 270 km, the “Reliable Range” battery usage strategy is available. The MAN Lion’s City E covers the further distance of up to 350 km with the “Maximum Range” strategy.

You want to know more about battery usage strategies, battery modularity or charging infrastructure?

Alternative drives for the city bus

WHEN THE EFFICIENCY RUN BECOMES A HOME RUN

During the MAN eBus Efficiency Run, our electric bus has impressively proven that distances over 350 kilometres are possible under good everyday conditions: TÜV SÜD has confirmed: The MAN Lion’s City E covered an impressive distance of 550 kilometres with just one battery charge.

Read the whole story now:
“The Lion’s City E just keeps going”
Press release on the MAN eBus Efficiency Run:
“MAN sets a high benchmark in terms of range: Electric bus breaks the 550 kilometre mark”
Detailed information on the range achieved during the eBus Efficiency Run:
Confirmation of the achieved electric range by TÜV SÜD

How to drive an electric bus?

E Bus Transport Solutions tutorial video

Maximum efficiency: With the MAN Lion’s City E and MAN Transport Solutions

How can electric buses be used efficiently and run as economically as possible? What charging options are available and how does recuperation work? In the video you can find out all details about the technology of the MAN Lion’s City E – and also how MAN Transport Solutions can support you with the electrification of your fleet.

Economical driving with the MAN Lion’s City E

Sascha Böhnke, bus tester and specialist journalist for the “Omnibusrevue” magazine, has tested the MAN Lion’s City E. He accompanied the MAN eBus Efficiency Run and explains in the video that a driver with anticipatory driving style can achieve an enormous savings potential thanks to recuperation.

The MAN eBus Efficiency Run has impressively demonstrated that the range can be significantly increased under optimal everyday conditions.“

Heinz Kiess, Head of Product Marketing Bus

I believed from the beginning that we would break the 500 kilometre mark.“

Heinrich Degenhart, Head of Bus Department at MAN ProfiDrive

Alternative drives for visionaries

Whether electric or gas drive – this is where ecological meets economical.

Comfort has priority

An ergonomic cockpit and inviting interior make for a pleasant journey.

Maintenance and operation made easy

Our systemic service for your big goals.

A service employee shakes hands with a satisfied customer next to a MAN bus in a workshop.

Precise fit for almost every driving situation

The MAN Lion’s City E is more than enduring – it is also flexible. Our electric bus is available in three sizes to meet a wide range of operational requirements: the smallest variant – 10 metres in length – benefits from a tight turning circle for curvy routes, while the 12-metre version impresses with an ideal balance of ride comfort and agility. Our 18-metre electric bus, in turn, offers space for even more passengers – important on highly frequented routes. Of course, every model is optionally available with the innovative MAN OptiView mirror replacement system and many other selectable assistance systems – that means greater safety for driver, passengers and other road users.

MAN DigitaleServices for the MAN Lion's City E

MAN DigitalServices helps with optimising business processes, reducing fuel and administrative costs, planning and managing service work on the bus, time management, and ongoing driver training.

All services at a glance

MAN eManager S

Charging management for your MAN Lion’s City E with timer function
Climate preconditioning

Directly to the booking in the Marketplace

MAN eManager M

All the benefits of MAN eManager S, plus:

Comprehensive vehicle and battery monitoring for your electric bus fleet
Advanced information for detailed analysis and history: Charging and discharging currents, battery voltage, charging errors, recuperation performance, consumption values of air conditioning and auxiliary consumers, ambient temperature data and more

Directly to the booking in the Marketplace

The MAN Lion’s City E city bus is on the road

MAN live in Barcelona: at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit

The latest innovations in local public transport such as the compact, all-electric MAN Lion’s City 10 E city bus, expert talks and much more: We will be exhibiting at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2023, the leading international event on the subject of sustainable mobility, held in Barcelona from 4 to 7 June. Meet us at booth 6A100!

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Through Europe with the MAN Lion’s City E

On the e-bus roadshow, our all-electric city bus faces the special challenges in numerous countries, from high temperatures to demanding gradients – and inspires drivers, bus operators and passengers alike.

Discover the roadshow

Did you know that the charging infrastructure only makes up the fifth largest cost block of your TCO?

Calculate the TCO now and switch to electric mobility.

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Battery
Drive

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: For each additional battery pack, the electric bus gains range – for each pack removed, passenger capacity increases and the charging time shortens.

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, a different number of battery packs is available:

MAN Lion’s City 10 E: four to five battery packs with a capacity of 320 to 400 kWh
MAN Lion’s City 12 E: four to six battery packs with a capacity of 320 to 480 kWh
MAN Lion’s City 18 E: six to eight battery packs with a capacity of 480 to 640 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 makes a decisive difference to the environment, the city’s image and your passengers – particularly in regard to the long range of the MAN Lion’s City E: up to 350 km . 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