Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) EiV 22 (Double Decker)
Electric double-decker bus · 4W · Launched 2023
₹2.20 Crore
Ex-showroom India
Range
250 km
Battery
350 kWh
Top speed
60 km/h
Charge
5 hr
Power
300 bhp
Seats
65
Available colors
Overview
Switch EiV 22 — India's first electric double-decker bus. 65-seat capacity with AC on both decks. Operating in Mumbai BEST fleet.
Best for
Mumbai BEST and metro cities with wide roads needing maximum passenger capacity
Pros & cons
+Pros
- India's first electric double-decker — iconic
- 65 seats — highest capacity of any e-bus
- BEST Mumbai's flagship route bus
- USB charging at every seat — modern
−Cons
- ₹2.20 Crore — most expensive e-bus in India
- 250 km range — lower due to weight + AC
- Route limitations — not all roads can take double-deckers
- 18,000 kg — bridge/road weight limits
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.
Height clearance on some routes
Reported in earlier models — Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) has released fixes for newer batches.
Upper deck sway on bad roads
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.
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Buying considerations
- 1Only for cities with double-decker heritage and wide roads
- 2Mumbai BEST has proven the concept successfully
- 3Depot charging infrastructure capex is a major component of TCO
- 4Compare GCC (Gross Cost Contract) vs outright purchase per state policy
- 5Battery warranty under STU operations differs from private fleet
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 350 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 250 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 5 hours |
| Fast charge | DC fast charge (depot CCS2, 100-150 kW typical) |
| Battery warranty | — |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 60 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 300 bhp |
| Torque | — |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | RWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 18000 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 210 mm |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | 65 seats |
On-road price by city
Estimated on-road price of Switch Mobility (Ashok Leyland) EiV 22 (Double Decker). Actual price may vary by dealer and variant. Includes RTO + insurance + handling.
| City | Ex-showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-road (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹2.20 Cr | ₹8.80 Lakh(4%) | ₹7.70 Lakh | ₹2.37 Cr |
Mumbai | ₹2.20 Cr | ₹24.20 Lakh(11%) | ₹7.70 Lakh | ₹2.52 Cr |
Bengaluru | ₹2.20 Cr | ₹17.60 Lakh(8%) | ₹7.70 Lakh | ₹2.45 Cr |
Hyderabad | ₹2.20 Cr | ₹19.80 Lakh(9%) | ₹7.70 Lakh | ₹2.48 Cr |
Chennai | ₹2.20 Cr | ₹17.60 Lakh(8%) | ₹7.70 Lakh | ₹2.45 Cr |
Pune | ₹2.20 Cr | ₹22.00 Lakh(10%) | ₹7.70 Lakh | ₹2.50 Cr |
Ahmedabad | ₹2.20 Cr | ₹13.20 Lakh(6%) | ₹7.70 Lakh | ₹2.41 Cr |
Kolkata | ₹2.20 Cr | ₹11.00 Lakh(5%) | ₹7.70 Lakh | ₹2.39 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 22 (Double Decker) scores 7/10 overall. Best suited for: Mumbai BEST and metro cities with wide roads needing maximum passenger capacity. Key strength: india's first electric double-decker — iconic. Main consideration: ₹2.20 crore — most expensive e-bus in india.
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