SWITCH Mobility, an electric bus manufacturer and part of the Hinduja Group, flagged off the first batch of 10 units of its EiV12mt intercity electric coaches for Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions on the Mumbai–Pune route in Pune on April 10, 2026, in the presence of Madhuri Misal, Minister of State, Government of Maharashtra.
The deployment is the first intercity coach order SWITCH Mobility has fulfilled for a private-sector operator and marks Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions' entry into the electric intercity segment. The total order stands at 25 buses, with the remaining units to be delivered through the year. The buses are being deployed in a strategic partnership with Vertelo.
The EiV12mt coach is built for long-distance travel and offers 45 pushback seats, a range of over 300 km per charge, and fast-charging capability. It also features SWITCH iON connected technology for real-time fleet monitoring.
Ganesh Mani, CEO, SWITCH Mobility, said, "The flag-off marks another important step in expanding electric mobility beyond cities and strengthening our presence in the intercity segment. This partnership reflects the growing confidence in electric buses for high-frequency routes like Mumbai–Pune, where performance, reliability, and efficiency are critical. As we commence deliveries, with the first set of buses now deployed, we look forward to progressively scaling this engagement with Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions in the period ahead. At SWITCH Mobility, we are focused on delivering solutions through the EiV12 platform that are not only sustainable but also commercially viable for operators, while ensuring a superior passenger experience. With intercity mobility continuing to evolve, we are building on our experience in the segment and remain committed to accelerating the adoption of reliable, efficient, and future-ready electric mobility solutions."
Prasanna Patwardhan, CMD, Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions, said, "Entering the intercity segment with electric mobility is a significant milestone for us. Through this collaboration, we are introducing a cleaner and more efficient travel option on the Mumbai–Pune route. We remain focused on enhancing the overall journey experience while moving towards more sustainable operations. With Switch Mobility we value our partnership for long term E Mobility Solutions."
SWITCH Mobility has deployed over 2,500 electric buses in India and logged more than 185 million kilometres globally. The company has previously supplied intercity electric buses to state transport undertakings including UPSRTC.