Ashok Leyland subsidiary SWITCH Mobility launches EiV12 and E1 low floor electric city buses
Mumbai: SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland and part of the Hinduja Group, and a leading manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial vehicles today unveiled its contemporary electric bus platform SWITCH EiV12 – the low-floor electric city bus for the Indian market.
The company claimed EiV12 as the country’s first low-floor city bus featuring a scalable battery capacity of over 400 kWh.
The vehicle was launched by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
On the occasion, SWITCH E1, engineered for the European Market, was flagged off virtually.
Both these buses share common design philosophies and EV architecture.
The purpose-built SWITCH EiV12 platform is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured for urban city commutes, offering global standards in performance, safety, reliability, and comfort.
With seating for up to 39 passengers, the SWITCH EiV12 leads its segment, offering maximum revenue potential for operators.
SWITCH Mobility Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja said, "The launch of the SWITCH EiV12 and the flagging off of the SWITCH E1 for Spain is a proud milestone for the Hinduja Group and Ashok Leyland, underscoring our commitment to sustainable mobility. In addition to the EiV12 and E1, SWITCH is developing a range of new products to expand our global offerings.
“At SWITCH Mobility, we are driving a greener future and advancing our long-term vision to democratize electric mobility worldwide."
SWITCH Mobility Chief Executive Officer Mahesh Babu said, "Our low-floor electric city bus, designed for optimal energy performance and accessibility, has garnered an overwhelming 1,800 orders—proof of the market's confidence in SWITCH Mobility’s vision for a sustainable urban transport future."
The Indian electric city bus market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21% by 2030 with an EV penetration of 70%.
The total parc for electric city buses is likely to cross 70,000 units by 2030.
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