SWITCH Mobility Flags Off 272 Electric Buses Delhi

SWITCH Mobility, part of the Hinduja Group, has officially flagged off 272 EiV12 low-floor electric buses in Delhi as part of the Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) tender. This rollout is the second phase of a larger deployment of 950 electric buses aimed at transforming the national capital’s public transport network.

The flag-off ceremony was held at Ramlila Maidan and witnessed by prominent dignitaries, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh, Transport Commissioner Niharika Singh, and DTC Managing Director Jitender Yadav.

Phased Deployment Across Delhi

Under the CESL tender, SWITCH Mobility will deploy a total of 950 electric buses across multiple depots in Delhi. Phase 1 saw 93 buses delivered, while Phase 2 contributed an additional 272 buses. These buses will operate from key depots, including Okhla Srinivas Puri (SNP), Grand Trunk Road Depot, Rajghat Bus Terminal, and others. Operational support and service integration are being provided by Ohm Global Mobility to ensure seamless functioning of the fleet.

Advanced Features of EiV12 Electric Buses

The EiV12 buses are manufactured at SWITCH Mobility’s Tamil Nadu facility and come equipped with a range of modern features for urban public transport operations:

• Low-floor, low-entry design with kneeling and tilting functions
• Floor-mounted batteries and rear-mounted charging ports
• Wheelchair ramp for accessibility
• Fire detection and suppression system
• SWITCH ION telematics monitoring over 140 parameters with 80+ alerts
• Dual-gun fast charging capability

These features are designed to enhance passenger comfort, safety, and operational efficiency while supporting high-frequency urban transport routes.

Commitment to Delhi’s Electric Public Transport

Ganesh Mani, CEO of SWITCH Mobility, highlighted the significance of the deployment:

“The flag-off of 200+ SWITCH EiV12 Low Floor Buses in partnership with CESL is a milestone in strengthening Delhi’s electric public transport ecosystem. Deployments like these demonstrate how electric mobility can be seamlessly integrated into urban operations while delivering tangible benefits in emissions reduction and passenger experience.”

The phased rollout aligns with Delhi’s plans to expand its electric bus fleet, aiming to reduce tailpipe emissions and support a cleaner, more sustainable urban environment.

SWITCH Mobility’s Global Electric Footprint

Globally, SWITCH Mobility has deployed over 1,250 electric buses covering more than 150 million kilometres. Additionally, the company operates over 1,000 electric light commercial vehicles under the SWITCH leV Series, showcasing its leadership in scalable electric mobility solutions worldwide.

With this latest deployment, SWITCH Mobility reinforces its commitment to building sustainable public transport infrastructure and advancing the adoption of electric vehicles in India’s major cities.