Daimler Buses is expanding its public charging network for electric buses to Hamburg, marking the third such location after Cologne and Munich. The project at the city's Central Bus Terminal will initially feature four charging stations with a power output of up to 600 kW, with the potential to double the capacity to eight points in the future.
The initiative is managed by Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH, a subsidiary that finances, builds, and maintains the charging infrastructure. The company has signed a lease agreement with ZOB Hamburg GmbH and submitted a building permit application, aiming to commission the site in 2026. The chargers will be accessible to electric buses from any manufacturer.
The Hamburg location was selected due to its high traffic, with over 80 000 bus movements annually. The project aims to support the deployment of electric intercity buses, such as the Mercedes-Benz eIntouro, by allowing operators to charge vehicles during scheduled stops. The company plans to recover costs through electricity sales.
Daimler Buses continues to develop its electric vehicle portfolio, with battery-electric coaches expected by the end of the decade and hydrogen fuel cell models to follow. The company emphasizes that the expansion of public charging infrastructure is essential for the broader adoption of electric buses on long-distance and tourist routes across Germany.
