SWITCH Mobility has delivered 100 electric vehicles to the Indore Municipal Corporation for waste management operations. The SWITCH IeV3 vehicles, designed specifically for waste collection, will replace conventional diesel vehicles currently in use.
Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav attended the handover ceremony. The vehicles are designed to transport both wet and dry waste while reducing carbon emissions and noise pollution in the city.
"We are proud to partner with Indore in its journey towards a cleaner future," said Mahesh Babu, CEO of SWITCH Mobility. "Indore has consistently been ranked India's cleanest city, and we are contributing to maintaining that standard."
The electric vehicles feature SWITCH iON, the company's connected vehicle platform that enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and route optimization for waste management operations.
Indore has maintained its position as India's cleanest city through various environmental initiatives. The addition of electric vehicles for waste management represents another step in the city's efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
SWITCH Mobility, formed through a collaboration between India's Ashok Leyland and British bus maker Optare, has deployed over 1,250 electric buses globally, covering more than 150 million kilometers. The company launched its IeV Series in 2024, with over 1,000 electric light commercial vehicles now in operation for last-mile logistics.
The company has received multiple awards for its contributions to sustainable transportation, including Company of the Year and Star Electric Bus of the Year.
Electric vehicles for municipal services represent a growing trend as cities worldwide seek to reduce emissions from essential operations. The waste management sector, traditionally reliant on diesel vehicles, has been adopting electric alternatives as battery technology and vehicle ranges improve to meet operational requirements.