GSRTC Flags Off Switch EiV 22 Double Decker Buses In Gujarat
Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and a part of the Hinduja Group, Switch Mobility has introduced carbon-neutral electric buses and light commercial vehicles at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister, Government of Gujarat, flagged a double-decker bus at GIFT City.
The inaugural ride of the bus was taken by the Chief Minister, Minister of State for Transport Harsh Sanghavi, GIFT City chairman Hasmukh Adhia and GIFT City Managing Director Tapan Ray, Additional Chief Secretary (Ports, Transport, Revenue) MK Das and GSRTC MD MA Gandhi.
As part of GSRTC's commitment to enhancing public transportation in Gujarat, five Switch EiV 22 buses have been procured. These buses, designed, developed and manufactured by Switch Mobility, will be operated on the route between Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad along the SG Highway.
Mahesh Babu, CEO of Switch Mobility Automotive, said: “These buses will become iconic attractions on the Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad route, connecting cities not only with efficiency but also with a panoramic, comfortable and truly electrifying experience for passengers. The spacious interiors, premium seating, and innovative features like extra-wide doors promise a new era of elevated commuter comfort."
Introduced in August 2022, the Switch EiV features technology, including an India-tailored AC system, extra-wide doors, and an emergency exit for safety compliance. Accommodating 65 passengers, the bus prioritises comfort with premium interiors and lightweight cushions. Proprietary solutions like 'Switch iON' enable remote diagnostics and real-time monitoring. The 231 kWh battery pack, employing advanced lithium-ion NMC chemistry, provides an impressive 250 km range per day. The Switch EiV 22 represents a paradigm shift in sustainable urban transportation.
Currently, Switch Mobility's fleet comprises of around 600 buses, operates seamlessly across major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. Having covered more than 50+ million eco-friendly kilometres since 2018 in India, SWITCH Mobility strengthens its position with an operational uptime exceeding 98 per cent.
