Delhi Flags Off First Batch of SWITCH EiV12 Electric Buses in Landmark 950-Unit Rollout

SWITCH Mobility, a global leader in electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, today flagged off the SWITCH EiV12 – Low Floor Electric City Buses from its landmark 950-unit order for the Department of Transport, Delhi, awarded under the CESL tender.

These buses were flagged off by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta, in the presence of Dr. Pankaj Singh, Hon’ble Transport Minister; Sh. Manoj Tiwari, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (North East Delhi); Sh. Surya Prakash Khatri, Hon’ble MLA (Timarpur); Ms. Niharika Rai, Commissioner, Department of Transport, Delhi; Sh. Prince Dhawan, Managing Director, DTC, Delhi; Dr. Chadda, Senior Advisor, Hinduja Group; R.G. Venkataraman, Chief Commercial Officer, SWITCH Mobility; and Saurabh Chaudhary, CEO, Ohm Global Mobility. The occasion marks a key milestone in Delhi’s transition towards sustainable urban mobility.

Manufactured at SWITCH’s state-of-the-art facility, these buses embody the company’s ‘Make in India for the World’ vision, bringing together cutting-edge global technology and Indian manufacturing excellence.

The ultra-low-floor SWITCH EiV12 platform, designed for Delhi’s demanding urban transit needs, offers comfortable seating for 39 passengers. These 12-meter electric buses provide an impressive range to seamlessly meet daily schedules and are equipped with advanced safety and passenger convenience features, including a wheelchair ramp for differently-abled passengers, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and GPS tracking. Ergonomically optimized and intelligently engineered, the SWITCH EiV12 ensures global standards in performance, durability, safety, and superior passenger comfort.

RG Venkataraman, Chief Commercial Officer of SWITCH Mobility, said, "We are delighted to commence delivery of our SWITCH EiV12 electric buses to Delhi, reinforcing the capital's leadership position in sustainable urban transportation. These Low Floor Electric City Buses, engineered with advanced global technology and manufactured with pride in India, will significantly enhance Delhi's public transport ecosystem while contributing to cleaner air and improved quality of life for millions of commuters. This deployment underscores our commitment to empowering Indian cities with intelligent, efficient, and eco-friendly transportation solutions that drive progress towards a more sustainable future."

The SWITCH EiV12 exemplifies cutting-edge design tailored for urban city commutes, offering a smart and lightweight solution that enhances metropolitan mobility. Its streamlined ultra-low-floor design ensures easy passenger boarding and a smooth ride through Delhi's bustling streets. The vehicles’ efficient rear-end dual-gun charging interface enables rapid recharging while optimizing depot spaces. Powered by SWITCH iON, the proprietary telematics system, the buses offer real-time vehicle health monitoring, Intelligent Transportation Management System (ITMS), and efficient fleet management capabilities.

Prioritizing passenger safety, each bus is equipped with an advanced Fire Detection and Suppression System (FDSS). The floor-mounted LFP batteries contribute to a lower centre of gravity, ensuring excellent vehicle stability and enhanced safety during operations.

The deployment of these electric buses aligns with the Delhi Government's vision to maintain its position as the Indian city with the highest number of electric buses. This rollout is expected to significantly reduce CO₂ emissions, improve air quality, and provide safer, more comfortable commutes for Delhi's millions of daily bus users.

Ashok Leyland to Invest Rs 1200 Cr Into Switch Mobility

Infusion to fund expansion of product portfolio, R&D & operations

The Board of Directors of Ashok Leyland in their meeting held today, have approved an investment of Rs 1200 cr in Switch Mobility as equity through its holding company Optare PLC UK. The funds infused will be used for capital expenditure, R&D and meeting operational requirements both in UK and India. The funds will be infused over the next few months after necessary statutory approvals in one or more tranches.

Switch Group of Companies (Switch Mobility Ltd - UK and Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd- India) house the Electric Mobility initiative of the CV major, Ashok Leyland, focusing on e-Buses and e-LCVs. Over the last few years, Switch India has had major success in garnering orders from State Transport Undertakings. As on date Switch in India and UK has over 800 + buses plying successfully and has an order book of over 1200 buses. Switch India had a successful launch of India’s only Double Decker e-Bus last year.

In September 2023, Switch India launched its state-of-the-art e-LCVs. The company has signed MOUs of over 13000 vehicles for its much-awaited e-LCVs which it will start delivering from the fourth quarter of the current fiscal.

Mr Dheeraj G Hinduja, Executive Chairman, Ashok Leyland stated, “Electric Vehicles especially in buses and light trucks have a very bright future as Governments and private customers are driving the green agenda. We are very happy with the progress made by Switch, and we will continue to invest on building its capabilities. We are confident that Switch will grow further in the European markets with the launch in 2024 of our new E1 12m bus developed specifically for the European market. Our portfolio of electric buses will cover value and premium segments meeting all price points for many global markets”

Mr Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO, Ashok Leyland said, “The market for EVs is growing rapidly driven by the trend towards Carbon Neutrality. The Government support is further helping the market to expand. We will continue to build capability in this business by investing in product development as well as in expanding operations. Both India and European markets are going to be important growth centers for EV trucks and buses. In the coming year we are expecting our e-LCVs to drive faster customer adoption. The balance sheet of Ashok Leyland can comfortably fund the initiatives of Switch.”

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SWITCH Mobility Delivers First Set of Its Electric Bus SWITCH Metrocity To One of the UK’s Leading Bus Operators Stagecoach

SWITCH Mobility Ltd (‘SWITCH’), a Hinduja Group company and the next-generation carbon neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicle manufacturer, has delivered the first set of SWITCH Metrocity to Stagecoach, one of the UK’s leading bus and coach operators. These first set of deliveries are part of a 20 bus order received from Stagecoach, for two variants of SWITCH Metrocity – the 8.7m for Walthamstow and the 9.5m for Lea Interchange.

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

Auto Expo'23: SWITCH Mobility Forays Into the Intelligent EVs, Unveils All-New IeV Series

SWITCH forays into the intelligent, electric vehicle segment catering to last mile and mid mile mobility applications

SWITCH is part of the integrated stand with Ashok Leyland in Hall No. 12, Stall No. N15 at the Expo Grounds in Greater Noida

SWITCH Mobility Ltd (‘SWITCH’), a Hinduja Group company and the next-generation carbon neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicle manufacturer, today unveiled the all-new IeV series at Auto Expo 2023. Through these intelligent, electric vehicles, SWITCH will address the growing requirement of last mile and mid mile mobility applications in India.

Dheeraj Hinduja, Executive Chairman - SWITCH Mobility, said, “Following SWITCH’s formation, the company has grown significantly, and I am delighted with the progress and positive response we have received in such a short time, in a highly competitive market. As SWITCH continues to grow, we will continue to excite the electric commercial vehicle [CV] market with innovative and intelligent offerings, expanding into new regions in line with the company’s global strategy. We are proud to be part of an industry that is committed to helping communities in various geographies to reduce their carbon footprint and look forward to stronger momentum in the coming years, through our products, showcased at Auto Expo 2023”.

Mahesh Babu (in top-most image) , Chief Executive Officer - SWITCH Mobility Ltd, said, “There is an increasing demand for sustainable mobility solutions in the last mile and mid mile transportation space. SWITCH has been successful in establishing a brand in the electric vehicle industry, leveraging cutting edge technology to deliver unrivalled product choice on a global scale. Today is an important milestone for us, as we move towards a new chapter with the launch of our all-new SWITCH IeV series at Auto Expo 2023, to transform the last mile and mid mile transportation needs in India. This IeV series targets a wide payload starting from 1.2 T – 4.5 T, delivering superior customer value proposition. We will continue to work on a dynamic portfolio of sustainable products, services and solutions to cater to the growing needs of our customers”.

The intelligent, electric connected vehicle is built on a proven and robust modular platform, that delivers exceptional performance and efficiency, embedded with proprietary technology solutions ‘SWITCH iON’, to enable remote, real-time diagnostics and monitoring. The SWITCH IeV series offers favorable total cost of operations with best-in-class payload to GVW ratio, longest range coverage of up to 150 km, faster turnaround time, best in class cargo space and exceptional reliability.

Through this market leading product series and technology, SWITCH will continue to play an important role in supporting cleaner and greener mobility, making transportation easier, cleaner, comfortable, and more efficient.

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.switchmobility.tech and follow us on Twitter: @switchEVglobal and Instagram: @switchEVglobal

Switch Mobility to Showcase 3 New Electric Vehicles at Auto Expo 2023

SWITCH to unveil a range of concept vehicles from the all-new IeV series catering to last mile and mid mile mobility applications, and a range of ultra-modern electric buses catering to special applications

SWITCH will be part of the integrated stand with Ashfok Leyland in Hall No. 12, Stall No. N15 at the Expo Grounds in Greater Noida

SWITCH Mobility Ltd (‘SWITCH’), the next-generation carbon neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicle company, will be present at Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida, to showcase its market leading products and technologies for the global market. Participating for the first time at the eminent Auto Expo between 13-18 January 2023 in Hall No. 12, Stall No. N15, SWITCH will be unveiling a range of concept vehicles from the all-new IeV series, catering to last mile and mid mile mobility applications and a new range of electric buses in the EiV series. Strengthening the electric bus line-up at the Expo, will also be an open top variant of SWITCH EiV 22, India’s first electric double decker. Designed, developed and manufactured in India, utilizing SWITCH’s global electric bus experience, SWITCH EiV 22 is equipped with the latest technology, ultra-modern design, highest safety and best-in-class comfort features.

Mahesh Babu, Chief Executive Officer - SWITCH Mobility Ltd. said, “SWITCH is committed to democratizing zero carbon transportation through cutting-edge products and technologies, to transform the rapidly growing mobility sector. The Auto Expo is the ideal platform for companies to showcase next generation products with future-ready technology to connect with customers and partners. As we are coming together after 4 years to share the best innovation in the industry, SWITCH will be showcasing innovative concepts and variants of the all-new IeV series and EiV series, that offer the best value proposition with exceptional passenger comfort and convenience. These products have been designed, based on deep customer insights and the future mobility needs of the country’’.

Since its inception in April 2021, SWITCH Mobility has grown significantly, having clocked over 55 million electric kilometers globally; delivering on key strategic milestones in support of its mission: to enrich lives through green mobility, delivering cleaner, smarter journeys that are accessible to all.

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.switchmobility.tech and follow us on Twitter: @switchEVglobal and Instagram: @switchEVglobal

75 Switch EiV 12 Buses Flagged Off in Bengaluru; Part of 300 Strong Electric Bus Order

First of Switch EiV 12 bus order hits Bengaluru city roads

Switch Mobility will supply, operate and maintain 300 Switch EiV 12 standard electric buses

Switch EiV 12 is equipped with advanced lithium-ion NMC chemistry

Switch Mobility Ltd (‘Switch’), the next-generation carbon neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicle company, today announced that 75 Switch EiV 12 buses were flagged off at Vidhana Soudha by Shri. Basavaraj Bommai, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka. These new technologically, advanced electric buses are a part of the 300 strong electric bus order and would be inducted into the BMTC fleet to cater to the people of Bengaluru. Switch Mobility will supply, operate and maintain the 300 Switch EiV 12 standard electric buses.

Mahesh Babu, Chief Executive Officer, Switch India & Chief Operating Officer, Switch Mobility Ltd., said: “With increasing focus on electrification of mass public transportation, Switch India is committed to democratizing zero carbon mobility. In order to cater to these needs, Switch India launched the Switch EiV 12 platform in June 2022 and today we are delighted to begin initial deliveries of our Switch EiV buses to BMTC as part of our 300 strong electric bus order. These buses will play a vital role in reducing carbon footprint in the city of Bengaluru - a reduction of over 14,500 tonnes of CO2 per year equivalent to planting 87,000 trees’’.

The Switch EiV 12 buses have been uniquely configured and designed with cutting-edge technology to deliver delightful customer experience and passenger comfort, while being contemporary and futuristic. The Switch EiV 12 platform is built on the experience of 50 million electric kms globally. The platform has a unique, advanced, global EV architecture to deliver superior efficiency, safety, and reliability. Switch EiV 12 delivers exceptional drive performance and efficiency, and is embedded with proprietary, connected technology solutions, ‘Switch iON’, enabling remote, real-time diagnostics and monitoring services, as well as world-class digital battery management tools.

The buses are equipped with a new generation of highly efficient, modular batteries with advanced lithium-ion NMC chemistry, specially formulated for the Indian market and climatic conditions. The modular batteries increase the capacity per battery cell for the same weight, enabling higher range of kilometers.

With an objective to create the required infrastructure, the company has also set up charging facilities which uses over 80% of renewable energy.

Switch buses in India have clocked over 9 million kms in India, saving over 5000 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to planting more than 30,000 trees, thus delivering on key strategic milestones in support of the brand’s mission: to enrich lives through green mobility and deliver cleaner, smarter journeys that are accessible to all.

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 300 EVs on the road, clocking up over 30 million electric miles in developed and developing markets.

With dedicated teams at our sites in Leeds, UK 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. Capitalizing 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.