Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) EiV 12
Electric bus (12m) · 4W · Launched 2022
₹1.50 Crore
Ex-showroom India
Range
280 km
Battery
280 kWh
Top speed
70 km/h
Charge
4 hr
Power
245 bhp
Seats
40
Available colors
Overview
Switch EiV 12 — Ashok Leyland's electric bus via Switch Mobility. UK engineering with Indian manufacturing. Operating in major Indian cities.
Best for
State transport operators wanting Ashok Leyland's trusted commercial vehicle service network
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Ashok Leyland commercial vehicle heritage
- UK engineering — London bus DNA
- 280 km range
- Strong after-sales via Ashok Leyland dealers
−Cons
- ₹1.50 Crore
- 280 km range less than Olectra K9
- New brand — less track record than Olectra
- Market share still growing
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Newer entrant — long-term reliability data limited vs Olectra
Reported in earlier models — Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast-charge throughput depends on depot infrastructure upgrade
Reported in earlier models — Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) has released fixes for newer batches.
Battery thermal management ducts need cleaning every 25K km
Reported in earlier models — Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) has released fixes for newer batches.
Ride quality changes with passenger load — needs suspension recalibration
Reported in earlier models — Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) has released fixes for newer batches.
ev.care covers all Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) EVs — our technicians are DIYguru-certified on Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) platforms. We've completed thousands of Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) repairs across Delhi (expanding to 30+ cities by 2027).
Buying considerations
- 1Ashok Leyland dealer network is a massive advantage for bus fleet maintenance
- 2Depot charging infrastructure capex is a major component of TCO
- 3Compare GCC (Gross Cost Contract) vs outright purchase per state policy
- 4Battery warranty under STU operations differs from private fleet
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 280 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 280 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 4 hours |
| Fast charge | DC fast charge (depot CCS2, 100-150 kW typical) |
| Battery warranty | — |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 70 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 245 bhp |
| Torque | — |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | RWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 14500 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 210 mm |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | 40 seats |
On-road price by city
Estimated on-road price of Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) EiV 12. Actual price may vary by dealer and variant. Includes RTO + insurance + handling.
| City | Ex-showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-road (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹6.00 Lakh(4%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.61 Cr |
Mumbai | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹16.50 Lakh(11%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.72 Cr |
Bengaluru | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹12.00 Lakh(8%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.67 Cr |
Hyderabad | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹13.50 Lakh(9%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.69 Cr |
Chennai | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹12.00 Lakh(8%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.67 Cr |
Pune | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹15.00 Lakh(10%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.70 Cr |
Ahmedabad | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹9.00 Lakh(6%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.64 Cr |
Kolkata | ₹1.50 Cr | ₹7.50 Lakh(5%) | ₹5.25 Lakh | ₹1.63 Cr |
Estimates based on standard RTO rates. EV-specific exemptions may apply in some states. Contact dealer for exact on-road pricing.
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The Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) EiV 12 scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: State transport operators wanting Ashok Leyland's trusted commercial vehicle service network. Key strength: ashok leyland commercial vehicle heritage. Main consideration: ₹1.50 crore.
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