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’’.
75 Switch EiV Bus Features and Design
These uniquely configured and designed buses bring cutting-edge technology to deliver delightful customer experience and passenger comfort. These buses sport contemporary and futuristic design while their platform brings 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 iON enables EiV 12 to deliver exceptional drive performance and efficiency with proprietary, connected technology solutions. In other words, it supports remote, real-time diagnostics and monitoring services, as well as world-class digital battery management tools.
75 Switch EiV Battery
A new generation of highly efficient, modular batteries power these buses with advanced lithium-ion NMC chemistry. This is specially formulated for the Indian market and climatic conditions. Thereby, the modular batteries increase the capacity per battery cell for the same weight, enabling higher range of kilometers.
The company has also set up charging facilities with 80% of renewable energy to meet the objective to create the required infrastructure.
75 Switch EiV Buses Offer Green Mobility Solutions
Switch buses in India have clocked over 9 million kms in India. This feat enables saving over 5000 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to planting more than 30,000 trees. Thus the switch buses have delivered on key strategic milestones in support of the brand’s mission to enrich lives through green mobility. And thereby, deliver cleaner, smarter journeys that are accessible to all.
