- MAN Lion’s Coach E receives the “Sustainable Bus of the Year 2026” award in the coach category
- Award presented during the Gala Night at Busworld Europe
- International jury impressed by powerful electric motor, long range, sustainability, comfort, and safety
- eCoach sets technological benchmarks for sustainable long-distance travel
- Award-winning eBus family: MAN wins the Sby Award for the third consecutive year – first city bus, then intercity, now coach
The MAN Lion’s Coach E is the highlight of the MAN Truck & Bus booth at Busworld Europe. Europe’s first electric coach is celebrating its world premiere here and captivating visitors from around the globe. It also impressed the international jury of the Sustainable Bus Award (Sby), composed of industry journalists, who honored it with the prestigious award in the “Coach” category. “This award is a true milestone. It’s the first time an electric bus has received this prize. We’re incredibly proud,” said Barbaros Oktay, Head of Bus at MAN Truck & Bus, at the award ceremony at Busworld in Brussels.
The Sby Award has now been presented for the eighth time. As in previous years, the jury recognized only the most innovative and sustainable buses on the European market. “In the past two years, we won the award in the intercity and city bus categories with our MAN Lion’s City 12 E LE and Lion’s City 10 E. This year, our MAN Lion’s Coach E convinced the jury and prevailed over the competition,” explained Heinz Kiess, Head of Product Marketing Bus, adding: “This underscores our leading position in the eBus sector – and we’re very pleased about that.”
The Sby Award is the only European accolade that honors innovative and sustainable technologies shaping the future of mobility. It is awarded by a jury of specialist journalists from ten European countries. They presented the award to the MAN Lion’s Coach E because the eCoach sets technological standards for sustainable long-distance travel. The coach features a fully electric drivetrain with a continuous output of 330 kW and a usable battery capacity of up to 480 kWh, enabling fast charging and a range of up to 650 kilometers – ideal for tourism. The MAN Lion’s Coach E also excels in safety, equipped with an advanced driver assistance package including Emergency Brake Assist EBA Plus with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control ACC with Stop & Go function, lane-keeping assist, the OptiView mirror replacement system, and the innovative MAN Safe StopAssist.
These technologies ensure compliance with the latest active and passive safety standards. In terms of comfort, the vehicle offers numerous options and solutions for a customizable and barrier-free interior. The jury particularly emphasized the sustainability aspect: the model achieves a recycling rate of over 95% of its components, is manufactured in facilities certified to international environmental standards, and features responsible battery lifecycle management.
“That our eCoach received such a prestigious bus award at its world premiere is a tremendous success. Behind it is a dedicated team passionately committed to sustainable and innovative solutions,” concluded Oktay, adding: “Our goal is for all our eBuses to impress every day – with range, reliability, comfort, and environmental friendliness that excite drivers, passengers, and operators alike.”
