SWITCH Mobility, a Hinduja Group company and the next-generation carbon neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicle manufacturer, has delivered the first set of SWITCH Metrocity electric buses to Stagecoach, one of the UK’s leading bus and coach operators.

These first set of deliveries are part of a 20 bus order received from Stagecoach, for two variants of SWITCH Metrocity – the 8.7m for Walthamstow and the 9.5m for Lea Interchange.

Equipped with the latest NMC battery technology, the SWITCH Metrocity is one of the most efficient electric buses in its class, that has been recently upgraded to deliver improved efficiency and an increased range of up to 170 miles.

Mahesh Babu, Chief Executive Officer – SWITCH Mobility, said, ‘’The UK electric bus market is witnessing a steady growth, with volumes expected to double in the next three years. In line with SWITCH’s vision to democratise zero carbon mobility, we are delighted to have delivered the first set of SWITCH Metrocity’s to Stagecoach, one of our renowned customers in the UK.  This delivery is a significant step in our journey to support Operators and Transport for London, to accelerate the adoption of zero emission transportation’’.

Sam Greer, Engineering Director - Stagecoach, said, “We are pleased to be welcoming another two electric vehicles orders to our fleet which will help us with our target of having a fully electric bus fleet across the UK by 2035’’.

The SWITCH Metrocity is designed and developed utilising SWITCH’s global electric bus experience with variable seating layout and lengths making it suitable for urban, sub-urban and rural routes. The SWITCH Metrocity was the first British-built, pure electric bus to enter service on London’s roads in 2014.