![]() Mahesh Babu, CEO – Switch Mobility India, COO. We have strived to meet multiple challenges to fulfil new age customer requirements, while retaining the iconic double decker lineage,” said Mr. “We are pleased to unveil the Switch EiV 22, India’s first and unique electric double decker. This electric double-decker is perfect for city commuting since it takes up less space on the road, at terminals, and in depots per seated passenger. Each seat has a lightweight cushion and the interiors come with car like comfort for passenger convenience. The optimized seating for 65 passengers is the maximum number of seats to be offered in the given footprint. With wide front and rear doors, two staircases and an emergency door, the AC offers effective cooling in India’s hot climatic conditions. The double-decker has a stylish interior and feel-good exterior. With our Switch EiV 22 and Metrodecker buses, we are now well positioned to address the global double-decker market and support cities in meeting their net zero targets.” “The Switch EiV 22 is the latest such innovation and builds on our expertise within the electric double-decker segment to deliver a product with class leading efficiency for the Indian market. “As a carbon neutral mobility company Switch is focused on delivering innovative solutions to help authorities and operators decarbonise their public transport systems,” said Andy Palmer, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO – Switch Mobility Ltd. The architecture of the double-decker is based on a 650 V system, which is also used by Switch EiV 12, which was launched in June 2022. With just 18% more curb weight, the Switch electric double-decker can carry nearly twice as many seated people as a comparable single-deck bus. The lightweight aluminum body structure of the double-decker displays improved passenger to weight ratio and lower cost per kilometer per passenger. The Switch EiV 22 is a significant improvement in terms of packaging, becoming the world’s first semi-low floor, air conditioned, electric double-decker with wider door on rear overhang and a rear stair. I would like to congratulate Switch Mobility, subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, for being the one to revive the double decker and remain committed to introducing new technologies for the benefit of passengers and society, at large.” “Government’s vision and policies are supportive towards EV adoption with growing consumer demand for greener solutions. Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India. With focus on reforming urban transport, we are trying to build a low footprint and high passenger density integrated EV mobility ecosystem,” said Shri. “There is a need to transform the country’s transport system from a long-term perspective. The renewed iconic double-decker bus is designed to revolutionize public transportation in the country by setting new standards in intra-city buses. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, an ultra-modern design that incorporates high safety standards and best-in class comfort features. The Switch EiV 22 was designed, developed, and manufactured in India from the ground up to utilize Switch’s global electric bus experience. Plus, with an order bank of 200 double-decker buses for BEST (Mumbai’s most prolific bus operator of double-deckers), this bus is sure to make a splash. The bus is equipped with robust and long-lasting NMC chemistry batteries, which increase range and efficiency. The Switch EiV 22 is India’s first electric double-decker bus, and it comes packed with all the latest in styling, technology, safety, comfort, and environmental compatibility. And now, with Switch Mobility’s new electric double-decker bus, that charm is getting a modern twist. Whatever the reason, they have a certain charm about them. Maybe it’s that they hold a lot of people, or maybe the inner child in all of us just thinks the idea of a multi-story building going down the road is just neat. ![]()
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