India completes 100 electric bus export to Mauritius

Switch Mobility, an electric bus manufacturer under the Hinduja Group, has completed the delivery of 100 electric buses to the Government of Mauritius. The shipment is being described as the largest electric bus export from India to date and highlights growing cooperation between the two countries in sustainable transport.

The final batch of 90 buses was formally handed over during a high-level ceremony attended by India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, along with senior officials from both governments.

Government-to-government electric bus arrangement

The export has been executed under a government-to-government framework aimed at strengthening public transport infrastructure in Mauritius. The buses were procured through an open tender process conducted by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL).

The initiative was structured as a donation from the Government of India, reinforcing diplomatic and environmental collaboration between the two nations.

SWITCH EiV12 electric bus specifications

The delivered buses are based on the SWITCH EiV12 platform, designed for urban public transportation with a focus on efficiency and passenger comfort.

Key specifications

• Seating capacity of up to 45 passengers
• Floor-mounted lithium iron phosphate batteries for stability
• Rear dual-gun charging system for faster depot turnaround
• Designed for improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime

Smart technology and fleet management system

The buses are equipped with SWITCH Mobility’s proprietary telematics platform, SWITCH iON, which enables real-time monitoring and fleet management. This system allows operators to track vehicle performance, battery health, and operational efficiency.

The integration of digital systems is aimed at improving reliability and ensuring smoother public transport operations in Mauritius.

Sustainability push and global expansion strategy

The electric bus deployment is part of a broader effort to reduce transport-related emissions and modernise public mobility systems in Mauritius. It aligns with both countries’ focus on cleaner and more efficient transportation networks.

Key sustainability goals

• Reduction in urban transport emissions
• Transition to electric public mobility systems
• Modernisation of Mauritius transport infrastructure
• Expansion of India’s EV export footprint

SWITCH Mobility global performance and operations

According to the company, SWITCH Mobility has deployed more than 2,400 electric buses globally. These vehicles have collectively covered over 150 million kilometres since the company’s inception, demonstrating large-scale operational experience in electric mobility solutions.

Conclusion

The delivery of 100 electric buses to Mauritius marks a significant milestone for SWITCH Mobility and India’s electric vehicle export capabilities. The project strengthens international cooperation in clean transport while reinforcing India’s position in the global electric mobility market.