SWITCH Mobility Ltd, part of the Hinduja Group and a manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial vehicles, has unveiled its all-new 9-metre electric bus, SWITCH EiV9, at Prawaas 5.0. The company also launched its #SwitchKaro campaign to encourage the adoption of cleaner mass transportation.
Designed for city transit, employee transportation and school mobility, the EiV9 focuses on operational efficiency, passenger comfort and lower total cost of ownership. The bus is built on a next-generation electric platform and offers multiple battery pack options to suit different routes and duty cycles.
The EiV9 is powered by a Permanent Magnet Variable Reluctance motor delivering peak power of up to 213 kW. It features regenerative braking and dual-gun CCS2 fast charging to support higher vehicle uptime and operational flexibility.
Mr. Ganesh Mani, CEO, SWITCH Mobility, said, “The launch of the all-new SWITCH EiV9 marks an important milestone in our growth journey as we strengthen our presence across key public and institutional mobility segments. We see strong momentum in this category, with the 9m electric bus market expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 34% by FY30, driven by increasing demand. The EiV9 has been purpose-built to deliver what operators value most: higher efficiency, superior passenger comfort, advanced safety and lower operating costs. It represents our commitment to developing solutions that not only accelerate the adoption of electric mobility but also create tangible business value for our customers.
“At SWITCH Mobility, we believe the transition to cleaner transportation will be driven by practical choices that make both environmental and economic sense. This philosophy is reflected in our new #SwitchKaro campaign, which encourages fleet operators and businesses to make the switch to smarter, more sustainable mobility solutions.”
The EiV9 features full front and rear air suspension, ergonomic seating, individual USB charging points and optional pushback seats for staff transportation. Safety features include a Fire Detection and Suppression System and disc brakes on both axles.
SWITCH Mobility also showcased its enhanced EiV12 Intercity electric bus, featuring reclining seats, individual charging provisions, floor-mounted LFP batteries, dual-gun DC fast charging and SWITCH iON connected technology for real-time diagnostics and remote vehicle monitoring.
