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E-mobility

The batteries behind electric buses, cars, trucks, vans and drones: capacity, chemistry, cell suppliers and charging – published figures only, with a focus on vehicles built in Central & Eastern Europe.

Buses & coaches

City and intercity e-buses, including models built in Poland and Czechia.

6 models · CEE 4 built in the region
  • Solaris Urbino 12 electric (2024 version)over 600 kWh (demo bus, 6 roof packs; other configurations available)
  • Solaris Urbino 18 electricover 800 kWh (maximum configuration)
  • MAN Lion's City E (12 m)480 kWh installed
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Passenger cars

Battery-electric cars built in Central & Eastern Europe, with their battery and charging specs.

5 models · CEE 5 built in the region
  • BMW iX3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse)112.2 kWh net
  • Škoda Elroq 50 / 60 / 8555/52, 63/59, 82/77 kWh (gross/net)
  • Kia EV4 (hatchback)58.3 or 81.4 kWh
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Trucks & vans

Heavy-duty trucks and light commercial vans: the largest batteries on the road.

4 models
  • Volvo FH Aero Electric Extended Range780 kWh gross / 725 kWh net (8 packs)
  • Mercedes-Benz eActros 600621 kWh (3 packs)
  • Mercedes-Benz eSprinter (3rd gen)56 / 81 / 113 kWh
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Drones & eVTOL

Batteries for professional drones, military UAVs and electric air taxis.

3 models · CEE 1 built in the region
  • DJI TB65 battery (Matrice 350 RTK)263.2 Wh (5,880 mAh, 44.76 V), about 1.35 kg
  • WB Electronics FlyEye (mini UAV)
  • Volocopter VoloCity (air taxi)swappable packs, charged outside the aircraft
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Which chemistry is in which vehicle?

LFP, NMC/NCA, sodium-ion, solid-state, LTO – our technology guides explain the trade-offs and link to the vehicles that use them.

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Data checked 21 Oct 2026. Manufacturers, fleets and suppliers can send corrections or new models to contact@cellsdesk.com.