SWITCH EiV 7 Electric Bus: All you need to know

The SWITCH EiV 7 is designed specially to satisfy the demanding needs of the urban area, such as last-mile connectivity via metro feeders and smart commutes for staff and schools, and builds on the current EiV series.

SWITCH Mobility Ltd unveiled the SWITCH EiV 7 Electric Bus at the Auto Expo 2023 event. Nitin Gadkari, India's Minister of Road Transport and Highways, unveiled this electric bus which is ideal for smart city commutes. Switch Mobility is the Hinduja Group's electric vehicle division. They create carbon-neutral electric buses and light commercial vehicles of the future. The SWITCH EiV 22, India's first electric double-decker, is also on display in an open-top version.

Overview of SWITCH EiV 7

The SWITCH EiV 7 is designed specially to satisfy the demanding needs of the urban area, such as last-mile connectivity via metro feeders and smart commutes for staff and schools, and builds on the current EiV series.

Features of SWITCH EiV 7

• SWITCH EiV 7 offers a customer-centric perspective on technology and passenger comfort with a low floor, plush and luxurious seating, in-vehicle connectivity, exceptional ride comfort, and more.
• The new electric bus features a new generation of highly efficient, modular batteries with advanced NMC chemistry that has been specially formulated for the Indian market and climatic conditions.
• This bus will have exceptional drive performance and efficiency, as well as patented technology solutions such as 'SWITCH iON' to enable remote, real-time diagnostics and monitoring, providing operators with peace of mind.
• SWITCH EiV 7 has a lower total cost of ownership, a range of up to 250 kilometres, and dual gun charging.

Specifications of SWITCH EiV 7

• It has a Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor which produces maximum torque of 1100 Nm.
• Advanced Lithium-Ion battery
• Air Suspension
• It has Pneumatic Disc Brakes at the Front & Rear.
• It provides a range of Upto 250 kms/day with fast charging
• The charging time of a bus is 1.5 – 2 Hours
• This bus can be used for Metro Feeder, Staff, Schools, and many more.
• Its overall dimensions measures 2995 mm in height, 7300 mm in Length, and 2200 mm in Width.
• It has a Seating Capacity of 24 passengers and a Driver.

The company has an established tremendous concept in the bus industry in both the UK and Indian markets. Their extensive experience in the commercial vehicle sector enables them to provide technology that meets clients' ever-changing needs. Their large order book within a short time of entering the Indian market attests to their cherished clients' respect and confidence in their brand. They will continue to advance best-in-class innovations and technologies for sustainable public transportation solutions in order to create cleaner, emission-free cities.

About SWITCH EiV 22

SWITCH Mobility also displays the open-top version of the SWITCH EiV 22. SWITCH EiV 22 features wide front and rear doors, two staircases, and an emergency door that meets the most recent safety standards. The optimized seating for 65 passengers is the maximum number of seats that can be provided in the available space. A 231-kWh capacity, 2-string, liquid-cooled, higher density NMC chemistry battery pack with a dual gun charging system powers the Switch EiV 22. This allows the electric double-decker to have an intra-city range of up to 250 kilometres.

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