MAN Truck & Bus has unveiled its new Lion’s Chassis E LF electric low-floor chassis at the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo in Sydney.
The Lion’s Chassis E LF is based on the MAN Lion’s City E, which is already operating in Europe.
Crinel Geaboc, Head of MAN Bus and Coach, Penske Australia, said:We are thrilled to be unveiling MAN’s all-new electric chassis to the Australian market for the first time. Both Penske Australia and MAN Truck & Bus have firm strategies to be recognised as industry leaders in the electric space.
With a history of strong bus and coach offerings with our innovative Euro 6 engines, the new Lion’s Chassis E LF rounds out our portfolio to include zero emission solutions for our customers.
In 2023, the new Lion’s Chassis E LF will complete performance and compliance testing in the local operating environment.
The 2.55-metre wide chassis is then expected to be available in to purchase in 2023, followed by the 2.5-metre wide chassis in early 2024.
In addition to the Lion’s Chassis E LF, MAN’s stand at the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo is showcasing its low-entry RC2 chassis powered by MAN’s 330 hp D15 engine, as well as its intercity RR8 chassis powered by the first MAN 360 hp D15 engine in Australia.
