SWITCH EiV 22 is India's first and only electric double-decker air-conditioned bus.
SWITCH EiV 22 is India's first and only electric double-decker air-conditioned bus.
SWITCH Mobility Ltd ('SWITCH'), a Hinduja Group company and manufacturer of next-generation carbon-neutral electric buses and light commercial vehicles, delivered the first set of SWITCH EiV 22 to Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) in Mumbai today. This first batch of deliveries is part of a larger order for 200 electric double-decker buses for BEST, India's most prolific double-decker bus operator for over seven decades.
SWITCH EiV 22 is the perfect example of made in India. SWITCH EiV 22 is India's first and only electric double-decker air-conditioned bus, designed, developed, and manufactured entirely in India with the help of SWITCH's global electric bus experience. SWITCH EiV 22 is outfitted with cutting-edge technology, cutting-edge design, the highest level of safety, and best-in-class comfort features.
Features of SWITCH EiV 22
The SWITCH electric double-decker bus has a lightweight aluminium body construction and advanced architecture.
The EiV 22 has large front and rear doors, as well as two staircases and an emergency door.
The bus can accommodate up to 65 passengers.
With only an 18% increase in kerb weight, it can transport nearly twice as many passengers as a single-decker bus.
The air conditioner provides effective cooling in India's hot climate.
Each seat has a lightweight cushion, and the interiors are designed for passenger comfort.
This cutting-edge electric double-decker is an ideal solution for urban commuting.
It takes up less road, terminal, and depot floor space per seated passenger.
A 231 kWh, 2-string, liquid-cooled NMC chemistry battery pack with a dual gun charging system powers the Switch EiV 22.
It is claimed to have a maximum range of 250 kilometers on a single charge.
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