Outstanding driving dynamics.
An innovative design.
Maximum performance, safety and functionality: The Rosenbauer PANTHER is already in its fourth generation – one of the most successful, versatile, efficient airport firefighting vehicles available. Around the globe, in more than 100 countries, emergency responders rely on the high performance of the entire series (4x4, 6x6, 6x6s and 8x8) in all operational situations.
First-rate performance.
Versatility.
PANTHER electric
Established functionalities. Future-oriented technology.
With its revolutionary PANTHER electric, Rosenbauer is bringing the current generation into the age of e-mobility. It combines the previous generations’ safety and functionality with the advantages of electromobility, offering outstanding performance while reducing noise and emissions – without compromise.
A low-emission drive.
Uncompromising endurance.
Driving performance
at the highest level.

Frequently asked questions.
The PANTHER electric is a near-series design concept currently in transition to series development. The electric drive platform will be made available to several PANTHER models and rolled out gradually. The first of these will be the PANTHER 6x6, starting in 2024.
The PANTHER electric is being developed as an airport firefighting vehicle without compromise. Like the current series, the electrified drive variant is also expected to meet globally applicable standards and airport requirements such as ICAO, NFPA 414 and FAA.
We consider the PANTHER electric a fully electric airport firefighting vehicle. All functions, such as driving and firefighting, can be handled on a purely electric basis without compromise. A so-called range extender (compact diesel engine) is available as a fallback. In terms of the vehicle topology, this type of drive is referred to as a serial hybrid.
The PANTHER electric uses its own e-drive platform so it can meet all the requirements of an airport firefighting vehicle efficiently. The electric drive is robust, and its components, including the battery pack, have already proven themselves many times in other applications. Rosenbauer’s development partner is Magna, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers and mobility technology companies. Thanks to many developments in the field of e-mobility, Magna also enjoys a reputation as a globally recognized development partner for alternative drive systems.
The number and capacity of the batteries are tailored to PANTHER electric’s specific use. The battery capacity is designed for purely electric vehicle operation. As a rule, the battery capacity should be able to withstand training exercises, transport and deployments. We consulted several customers in advance and took a wide range of boundary conditions into consideration when developing the performance and operating strategy.
If the battery reaches a critical state of charge where it would no longer be possible to complete a deployment, the energy backup system automatically starts charging the batteries, allowing the vehicle to continue operating.
Efficient charging solutions are the key to a smooth transition to electromobility. The PANTHER electric’s charging connection will meet current automotive standards and be suitable for various charging methods. Charging times of approximately 20 to 45 minutes will be achievable in direct current (DC) operation, depending on the infrastructure and the SOC (“state of charge”). In addition to fast charging, charge retention can be ensured in the alternating current (AC) area.
The main difference between the two products is the drive form/drivetrain. While the PANTHER 6x6 had a powerful diesel engine for both driving the vehicle and powering the pump, the PANTHER 6x6 electric uses electric motors. The PANTHER electric’s design and lighting concept have also undergone further refinement over the current PANTHER series. They are basically identical in terms of the cab, extinguishing system, operating concept and body structure.
Battery technology research is making rapid strides. Our current assumption is that there will be few or no differences between the current PANTHER and the PANTHER electric in terms of the extinguishing agent volume. As in the current generation, the specific volume depends on the specific configuration.
The total lifetime of the batteries depends strongly on the usage profile (environmental conditions, usage intensity, charging cycles, charging power, etc.). In the automotive sector, a lithium-ion battery still has approx. 80% of its original capacity after 8 to 10 years.
Electrically powered trucks and special vehicles will require a greater investment, especially at the beginning. Prices will decrease over time due to the technological shift from internal combustion engines to electric mobility.
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