Switch Mobility holds groundbreaking ceremony for manufacturing, tech centre in Valladolid, Spain
The investment over the next decade to support development of the advanced manufacturing and R&D facility, rejuvenating the Soto de Medinilla area of Valladolid
The facility set to create 7,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region
London, NFAPost: Switch Mobility Ltd (‘Switch’), the next-generation net-zero carbon electric bus and light commercial vehicle company, today held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the upcoming creation of its new advanced manufacturing facility in Valladolid, Spain.
The ceremony was attended by Minister for Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda Raquel Sanchez Jimenez, Castilla y León Region President Alfonso Fernandez Mañueco and Valladolid Mayor Oscar Puente. The foundation stone was laid by Switch Mobility Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja.
With construction set to commence shortly and the first buses expected to be produced within 12 months, the 35-acre site in Valladolid – Switch’s first in continental Europe – will comprise two state-of-the-art production lines and will be entirely carbon-neutral from inception.
With €100 million of investment planned for the site over the next decade, the facility will play a key role in rejuvenating the Soto de Medinilla area around Valladolid as well as creating an estimated 7,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region.
Phase one of the new development will house production of Switch’s new 12m bus designed for the European market. Phases two and three will add battery assembly capabilities and production of Switch’s zero carbon LCV from 2024 onwards.
Switch Mobility Ltd Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja said he is delighted that the company has broken ground on Switch Mobility’s new state-of-the art facility in Valladolid.
“With a rich automotive history, strong supply chain and availability of engineering talent, Valladolid is an ideal location for the facility, and I would like to express my appreciation to the national and regional governments for supporting the project. I am hopeful that this facility will address the increasing requirements in Europe, which is poised for significant growth in the EV Mobility segment,” said Switch Mobility Ltd Chairman Dheeraj Hinduja.
Switch Mobility Ltd Vice Chairman and CEO Andy Palmer commented that the past year has been one of considerable progress for Switch.
“We have established a presence in the UK, India and now Continental Europe, have an order book of over 500 electric buses and have covered more than 50 million kilometres with our current electric products. Beginning the development of our site in Spain is a key milestone in our global growth strategy,” said Switch Mobility Ltd Vice Chairman and CEO Andy Palmer.
