The 12.15-metre vehicle is equipped with a 489 kWh battery and can carry up to 80 passengers. Charging is handled through two CCS2 interfaces rated at up to 500 A, with an optional roof-mounted pantograph. The model marks MG’s entry into the European bus market following its debut at Busworld Europe 2025.

(Staff: Europe / Transport & Mobility)

At IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, MG Motor Europe presented its new iEV12LE electric bus, a low-entry model designed for the intercity segment. The vehicle is 12.15 metres long and powered by a battery with a capacity of 489 kWh. According to the manufacturer, the estimated range under the eSORT2 cycle reaches up to 650 kilometres, a notable figure for an electric bus of this size.

Capacity and equipment

The bus can carry up to 80 passengers, making it suitable for both intercity routes and suburban commuting. The charging system supports two CCS2 interfaces with a current of up to 500 A. In addition, MG offers an optional roof-mounted OppCharge pantograph for fast charging at specially equipped stations.

Context and significance

The iEV12LE follows the entry of MG Commercial into the European bus market, marked by its presence at Busworld Europe 2025. With this step, the brand brings its electric platform to the low-entry intercity segment, a niche in which demand for electric vehicles is growing, particularly in the context of the energy transition and European emissions regulations.

Although the electric bus market is already dominated by established European manufacturers, MG’s entry adds further competition and an alternative based on technology developed by the Chinese SAIC Group, of which MG is part. It remains to be seen how operators of public transport services will receive the model and what market share it will manage to secure.