Equipped with the latest NMC battery technology, the SWITCH Metrocity is one of the most efficient electric buses in its class, that has been recently upgraded to deliver improved efficiency and increased range of up to 170 miles.
Mahesh Babu, Chief Executive Officer – SWITCH Mobility Ltd, said, ‘’The UK electric bus market is witnessing a steady growth, with volumes expected to double in the next three years. In line with SWITCH’s vision to democratize zero carbon mobility, we are delighted to have delivered the first set of SWITCH Metrocity’s to Stagecoach, one of our renowned customers in the UK. We are grateful to the Stagecoach management for their trust in our SWITCH products, that offer superior customer comfort and customer delight. Considering the success of SWITCH Mobility with proven products and a strong global order bank of over 1,800 buses, we are confident of providing our customers in the UK with competitive and competent product offerings. This delivery is a significant step in our journey to support Operators and Transport for London, to accelerate the adoption of zero emission transportation’’.
Sam Greer, Engineering Director - Stagecoach, said, "We are pleased to be welcoming another two electric vehicles orders to our fleet which will help us with our target of having a fully electric bus fleet across the UK by 2035’’.
The SWITCH Metrocity is designed and developed utilising SWITCH’s global electric bus experience with variable seating layout and lengths making it suitable for urban, sub-urban and rural routes. The SWITCH Metrocity was the first British-built, pure electric bus to enter service on London’s roads in 2014.
About SWITCH Mobility
SWITCH Mobility is a next-generation electric bus and light commercial vehicle company with the mission to enrich lives through green mobility. A mature start-up, SWITCH was forged from the innovative EV elements of Ashok Leyland, the fourth largest bus OEM in the world, and Optare, the UK bus manufacturer with over a century of expertise in using the latest technologies in bus design. In 2014, SWITCH (then Optare) introduced the first British built, pure electric buses to London’s roads and since then has put over 400 EVs on the road, clocking up over 55 million electric kilometers in growth markets.
With dedicated teams at our sites in Warwick, Leeds, Spain and Chennai - India, as a Group, our market-leading vehicles are sold in over 46 countries around the globe and combine the best of British and Indian design, technology and engineering to create unique products. Capitalising on our demonstrable experience and proven expertise in light weight architecture, net zero carbon technologies, data analytics, software and customer service, SWITCH Mobility aims to be the commercial EV provider and employer of choice in the industry. Through its subsidiary OHM, SWITCH also offers a range of eMaas services, supporting communities in their transition to a zero-emission transport network.
To learn more about SWITCH and view current on the road vehicles and future concepts, find us at www.switchmobilityev.com and follow us on Twitter: @switchglobalev and Instagram: @switchglobalev
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