India, 500 Switch EiV12 electric buses headed to Chennai

Ashok Leyland‘s subsidiary OHM Global Mobility has been awarded an order for 500 12-m ultra-low floor electric buses from the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), in Chennai.

According to the announcement, “Switch Mobility, another subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, shall supply state-of-the-art, Switch EiV12 model buses to OHM, who in turn shall operate and maintain the buses over a period of 12 years, as per the contract awarded by MTC”. While 400 of these buses will be non-AC, 100 buses will be equipped with air conditioning.

The electric buses are designed to comfortably seat 37 passengers, with space for an additional 24 standing passengers. The buses feature an ultra-low-floor design.

Mr. Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO of Ashok Leyland, said, “We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) and be a partner in their journey towards green public transportation. This new order underscores our dedication to producing highly efficient and technologically advanced products, driving the growth of public transportation in the country. Our SWITCH EiV12 buses combine cutting-edge technology, reliability, and comfort, making them the ideal solution for modern cities. We are committed to driving the transition to electric mobility, and this partnership with MIC is a step forward in creating cleaner, more efficient transport systems. Switch already has over 950 vehicles in operation and with this order has a healthy order book of over 2000 vehicles.”