Daimler Buses and Flix test battery electric coach demonstrator targeting over 500 km range
By Eve
Daimler Buses and research partners completed a test drive of the ELCH battery electric coach technology demonstrator in Neu-Ulm, Germany, in early October as part of a publicly funded project targeting over 500 kilometres of driving range. The ELCH project, launched in 2022 and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, runs until the end of 2026 and involves Daimler Buses, German research institutions and long distance transport operator Flix SE. Daimler Buses aims to introduce battery electric coaches by the end of the decade, with ELCH findings informing future vehicle development covering propulsion, batteries, energy consumption, aerodynamics, lightweight construction and economic viability.
Why it matters
The project signals upcoming procurement opportunities for battery electric coach charging infrastructure as Daimler targets commercial launch by 2030, with the over 500 km range requirement indicating demand for high power depot charging solutions. Long distance operators like Flix participating in the development phase suggests future fleet electrification tenders will require charging networks capable of supporting intercity coach operations.
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- “Daimler Buses and Flix test battery-electric coach demonstrator with 500+ km range target”
- Published
- 15 October 2026
- Updated
- 16 October 2026
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