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Switch Mobility Ltd. celebrates its one-year anniversary

Significant progress made in the first year with 300 vehicles on the road, an order book for over 650 buses and a further 1200 buses in the pipeline

by Staff Writer
Announced £300m investment to support the development of new products, a technical centre in Warwick and a new office in Chennai and increased employee numbers by up to 4000 across the UK and India in the medium term.

Switch Mobility Ltd (‘Switch’), the next-generation net-zero carbon electric bus and light commercial vehicle company, following its one-year anniversary on 8 April 2022, provided an update on its progress over the last year.

Following Switch’s formation in April 2021, the company has grown significantly, delivering on key strategic milestones in support of its mission: to enrich lives through green mobility, delivering cleaner, smarter journeys that are accessible to all. Now with 300 vehicles on the road and a significant forward order bank, Switch continues to grow in line with its global strategy.

Formally certified as a carbon neutral company, Switch Mobility is the first global bus manufacturer to achieve this accolade

Andy Palmer, Vice Chairman and CEO of Switch Mobility Ltd, commented: “In a highly competitive sector, Switch has continued to grow, both in profile and in market share, and it is very pleasing that we are increasingly seen as a leading player in the industry. The investment interest we have garnered and the quality of partnerships we have formed are testaments to that achievement. Our team of talented engineers have developed some of the most innovative vehicles and technologies currently available on the market, which continue to develop at a pace. We have started 2022 well, building on last year’s momentum, and have an exciting 12 months ahead with the development of our site in Spain and further product launches, including our latest project at the European Mobility Expo in June, and electric LCVs in India.”

Mahesh Babu, Director & CEO – Switch Mobility India, COO – Switch Mobility Ltd

Mahesh Babu, Director & CEO – Switch Mobility India, COO – Switch Mobility Ltd, commented, “Our focus is to provide an efficient, clean, safe and lowest total cost of an ownership value proposition for our customers. In India, the exponential 10x increase in order book with 600 buses and almost 1200 in the pipeline is a testament to the trust built in our brand and our products. Switch EV buses in India have clocked over 7 million kms across the country, saving 4500 tonnes of CO2, with a significant uptime of over 97%. Our ability to bring value, along with our strong channel and service workforce, will certainly help us to establish Switch as a key player in India’’.