Daimler Buses is accelerating the rollout of public charging infrastructure for electric buses, confirming plans to install four high-power charging stations at Munich’s Central Bus Station (ZOB) by the end of 2026.
The move strengthens the company’s push into electric intercity and long-distance bus operations — a segment where charging access remains a major bottleneck across Europe.
Under an agreement with Wealthcap, asset manager representing the owner of Munich’s ZOB, Daimler Buses will deploy four public charging points capable of delivering up to 600 kW each.
Two chargers are scheduled for completion in 2026, with construction beginning in Q2 2026. Works will include civil engineering, high-voltage cable installation, transformer setup, and charging unit foundations. Commissioning is expected later that year.
Importantly, the chargers will be open to all electric bus brands, powered by renewable electricity and integrated directly into existing bus stop locations.
That means operators can recharge vehicles during normal dwell times — including passenger boarding, ticket checks, and baggage handling — without altering schedules or adding detours.
Supporting the Mercedes-Benz eIntouro Rollout
The infrastructure expansion directly supports Daimler’s first battery-electric intercity bus, the Mercedes-Benz eIntouro, which has been available for order since spring 2025. First customer deliveries are expected in the second half of 2026.
The eIntouro targets regional and shorter intercity routes — currently the most practical use case for electric buses outside urban public transit networks.
From Daimler’s perspective, public charging infrastructure for long-distance electric buses is developing too slowly. By investing in its own charging network, the company aims to accelerate market readiness and remove one of the biggest barriers to adoption.
Munich follows Daimler’s earlier pilot project in Cologne, announced in October 2025. The long-term objective is to establish charging stations at high-traffic tourist and transport hubs across Europe.
Turnkey Public Charging – Fully Financed by Daimler
The Munich charging stations will be financed, built, and operated by Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Buses.
Key points of the model:
– Daimler finances the infrastructure
– Revenue generated via electricity sales
– Daimler handles maintenance and technical operations
– Property owners avoid upfront investment
For transport hubs and property operators, this represents a turnkey solution with minimal capital expenditure and operational complexity.
OMNIplus CHARGE: The Full eMobility Ecosystem
The public charging expansion fits into Daimler Buses’ broader electrification strategy under its OMNIplus CHARGE sub-brand.
The company now offers a comprehensive eMobility ecosystem including:
– Battery-electric buses (eCitaro, upcoming eIntouro)
– Hydrogen fuel cell range-extender options
– Feasibility studies and software planning tools
– Depot electrification and hydrogen infrastructure
– Charging hardware and management systems
– Battery storage integration
– Digital fleet services
Daimler Buses Solutions has already electrified numerous customer depots and expanded into public charging infrastructure in 2025.
