SWITCH Mobility Partners with Vertelo for Electric Vehicle Adoption

Key Highlights:

• SWITCH Mobility has partnered with Vertelo to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in India. 
• The collaboration plans to deploy 1,000 electric commercial vehicles, including eLCVs and buses, in 3-5 years. 
• SWITCH will offer advanced EV technology, while Vertelo will handle leasing and funding to simplify fleet electrification. 
• The partnership aims to eliminate barriers like high upfront costs and operational challenges, enabling wider EV adoption. 
• This initiative supports India's urban mobility and environmental goals, fostering sustainable commercial transportation.

SWITCH Mobility, a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland, has joined hands with Vertelo, an electric mobility solutions provider, to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in India. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deploy 1,000 electric commercial vehicles, including eLCVs and buses, over the next three to five years. 

Focus of the Partnership 

This collaboration aims to address challenges like climate change, urban congestion, and air pollution. SWITCH will offer its advanced EV technology, while Vertelo will provide leasing and funding options, making it easier for businesses and municipalities to transition to electric fleets. 

Key Highlights 

• SWITCH Mobility's advanced EVs will power the initiative. 
• Vertelo will simplify fleet electrification through innovative leasing models. 
• Both companies aim to break barriers such as high upfront costs and operational uncertainties. 

Statements from the Leaders 

Mahesh Babu, CEO of SWITCH Mobility, emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating, “We’re enabling businesses to embrace sustainable transportation without capital constraints.” He highlighted the goal of making electric mobility accessible across diverse commercial sectors in India. 

Sandeep Gambhir, CEO of Vertelo, pointed out the importance of reducing financial and operational challenges, stating, “This partnership is about creating a sustainable ecosystem that makes electric mobility the obvious choice for commercial operators.” 

Impact on Urban Mobility 

The deployment of these vehicles is expected to align with India’s environmental and urban transportation goals. It sets a new standard for sustainable commercial transportation in the country.

About Switch Mobility

Switch Mobility, previously called Optare until 2020, is a bus manufacturing company based in Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire, UK. It operates as a subsidiary of the Indian company Ashok Leyland.

Switch Mobility leads the electric vehicle (EV) initiatives of the Ashok Leyland group. While Switch focuses on EVs, Ashok Leyland continues its work on diesel-powered vehicles and alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and hydrogen.

Subsidiaries of Switch Mobility 

Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd: This subsidiary combines Ashok Leyland’s EV operations in India with the technical expertise of Switch Mobility’s UK-based bus division. 

OHM Global Mobility Private Ltd: This company offers Mobility as a Service (eMaaS) solutions in India, supporting efficient and sustainable transport systems.

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CMV360 Says

The partnership between SWITCH Mobility and Vertelo is a practical move to encourage electric vehicle adoption in India. Making EVs accessible through leasing options will help businesses overcome cost challenges. It’s a step that could support commercial operators in transitioning to cleaner transportation solutions.