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Electric bus production expands in Ankara
MAN Truck & Bus strengthens its global e-mobility network with series production of electric city buses at its Ankara plant.
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MAN Truck & Bus has started series production of fully electric city buses at its Ankara plant in Turkey. The site becomes the third facility in the company’s global network prepared for electric bus manufacturing, supporting growing demand for zero-emission public transport.
Context and industrial relevance
The electrification of urban transport systems is accelerating due to stricter emissions regulations and climate targets. Bus manufacturers are adapting production networks to support battery-electric vehicles while maintaining flexibility for different regional requirements.
MAN Truck & Bus has been expanding its electric vehicle portfolio and production capacity in response to this shift. Following earlier developments in Starachowice and Olifantsfontein, the Ankara facility now plays a strategic role in scaling production for electric buses.
Production network transformation
The Ankara plant has undergone infrastructure upgrades, process optimisation and workforce training to support electric vehicle manufacturing. The facility is designed to produce both electric and conventional buses on the same assembly line, enabling adaptation to varying market demands.
This flexible production approach allows:
- Efficient scaling of electric bus output
- Reduced investment risk through shared production lines
- Faster response to regional shifts in demand
The expansion is part of a broader transition across MAN’s production network, including electric truck manufacturing in Munich and Krakow, and battery production development in Nuremberg.
Electric bus portfolio and applications
The Ankara plant will manufacture the MAN Lion’s City E, a battery-electric bus designed for urban public transport. The model has been in operation across European cities since its market introduction and is used in applications requiring:
Electric bus portfolio and applications
The Ankara plant will manufacture the MAN Lion’s City E, a battery-electric bus designed for urban public transport. The model has been in operation across European cities since its market introduction and is used in applications requiring:
- High passenger capacity
- Frequent stop-and-go operation
- Zero local emissions in dense urban environments
The broader electric portfolio includes multiple vehicle configurations, such as compact buses, articulated models and intercity variants, enabling deployment across different transport scenarios.
Future production in Ankara is also expected to include electric intercity buses and coach models for regional and tourism applications.
Deployment and operational performance
Electric buses produced by MAN have accumulated approximately 250 million kilometres in daily operation across European cities. Compared to conventional diesel buses, this has resulted in an estimated reduction of around 150,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
The increasing adoption of electric buses is reflected in production and sales figures. In 2025, MAN reported significant growth in electric vehicle deliveries, with electric buses accounting for a substantial share of total city bus sales in Europe.
This operational data indicates:
Future production in Ankara is also expected to include electric intercity buses and coach models for regional and tourism applications.
Deployment and operational performance
Electric buses produced by MAN have accumulated approximately 250 million kilometres in daily operation across European cities. Compared to conventional diesel buses, this has resulted in an estimated reduction of around 150,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
The increasing adoption of electric buses is reflected in production and sales figures. In 2025, MAN reported significant growth in electric vehicle deliveries, with electric buses accounting for a substantial share of total city bus sales in Europe.
This operational data indicates:
- Technical maturity of electric drivetrains in public transport
- Viability of large-scale deployment in urban environments
- Measurable environmental benefits through emission reduction=
Strategic role of Ankara in e-mobility
The Ankara plant is positioned as a key hub within MAN’s global e-mobility strategy. Its integration into the production network strengthens supply capacity and supports regional market development.
By combining flexible manufacturing with an expanding electric product range, the facility contributes to the broader transition toward sustainable transport systems. The ability to produce multiple drivetrain types on a single line also supports gradual market transitions where electrification timelines vary.
The start of series production in Ankara represents a further step in industrialising electric mobility at scale, particularly for public transport applications.
Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.
www.man.com
The Ankara plant is positioned as a key hub within MAN’s global e-mobility strategy. Its integration into the production network strengthens supply capacity and supports regional market development.
By combining flexible manufacturing with an expanding electric product range, the facility contributes to the broader transition toward sustainable transport systems. The ability to produce multiple drivetrain types on a single line also supports gradual market transitions where electrification timelines vary.
The start of series production in Ankara represents a further step in industrialising electric mobility at scale, particularly for public transport applications.
Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.
www.man.com
