SWITCH Mobility unveils new EiV9 electric bus along with new campaign

Key highlights

• SWITCH Mobility has unveiled the new EiV9 electric bus at Prawaas 5.0
• New 9-metre electric bus is aimed at city, school and employee transportation
• Powered by a 213 kW PMVR electric motor

SWITCH Mobility has expanded its electric bus portfolio with the introduction of the all-new EiV9 at Prawaas 5.0, India’s leading multimodal transport exhibition.

Designed for urban public transport, staff mobility and school bus operations, the new 9-metre electric bus focuses on lowering operating costs while improving passenger comfort and fleet efficiency. Alongside the launch, the company also unveiled its new #SwitchKaro campaign, encouraging fleet operators to adopt cleaner mobility solutions.

Built for urban transport

The EiV9 has been developed on a new-generation 9-metre electric bus platform. According to SWITCH Mobility, the bus has been designed to help fleet operators maximise efficiency while keeping running costs low.

Some of its key highlights include:

• Lightweight architecture
• Multiple battery pack options
• Regenerative braking
• Dual-gun CCS2 DC fast charging
• Lower total cost of ownership

These features allow operators to choose battery configurations based on their route requirements while reducing downtime through faster charging.

Powertrain

The new EiV9 is powered by a Permanent Magnet Variable Reluctance (PMVR) electric motor.

The company says the powertrain has been tuned to deliver smooth acceleration, improved drivability and greater operational efficiency across different duty cycles.

Passenger comfort and safety

SWITCH has also focused on improving the onboard experience.

Key comfort features include:

• Full front and rear air suspension
• Spacious cabin
• Ergonomic seating layout
• Individual USB charging ports
• Pushback seats for staff transportation variants

On the safety front, the EiV9 comes equipped with:

• Fire Detection and Suppression System (FDSS)
• Disc brakes on both axles
• Robust electric architecture designed for reliable operation

#SwitchKaro campaign launched

Alongside the new bus, SWITCH Mobility introduced its #SwitchKaro campaign.

The initiative aims to encourage businesses, fleet operators and transport providers to transition to electric mobility by highlighting benefits such as:

• Lower operating costs
• Reduced maintenance
• Improved profitability
• Zero tailpipe emissions

The company says the campaign reflects its vision of making electric mobility both environmentally and commercially viable.

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