SWITCH Mobility Completes 100 Electric Bus Delivery to Mauritius, Marks India’s Largest EV Bus Export

SWITCH Mobility has completed the delivery of 100 electric buses to Mauritius, marking the largest export of electric buses from India to date and a key milestone in the country’s growing EV manufacturing footprint.

The final batch of 90 buses was handed over by India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in the presence of officials from both countries.

The delivery is part of a government-to-government initiative under which the Government of India is donating 100 electric buses to Mauritius to support public transport electrification.

Ganesh Mani, CEO, SWITCH Mobility, said the delivery marks a key milestone in supporting Mauritius’ transition to cleaner mobility.

The completion of this 100-bus delivery marks an important milestone in strengthening Mauritius’s transition to electric mobility, with tangible benefits for urban efficiency, environmental sustainability, and everyday commuter experience. As a global EV manufacturer building in India for the world, Switch Mobility remains committed to supporting Mauritius in shaping a greener, more resilient, and future-ready transport ecosystem.

Ganesh Mani, CEO, SWITCH Mobility

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Key Highlights

• SWITCH Mobility completes delivery of 100 electric buses to Mauritius
• Largest electric bus export from India to date
• Final batch of 90 buses handed over in April 2026
• First 10 buses were delivered in August 2025
• Buses to be operated by National Transport Corporation (NTC), Mauritius

Phased Delivery Under Government Initiative

The total order comprised 100 electric buses, with the first batch of 10 units delivered in August 2025. The remaining 90 buses have now been handed over, completing the order.

The buses were supplied through an open tender conducted by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) in India and will be operated by the National Transport Corporation (NTC), Mauritius’ state-owned public transport operator.

This delivery forms part of a broader collaboration between India and Mauritius aimed at strengthening sustainable public transport systems.

EiV12 Electric Buses for Public Transport Operations

The buses supplied are based on SWITCH Mobility’s EiV12 platform, designed for urban and intercity operations.

Key features include:

• Seating capacity of up to 45 passengers
• SWITCH iON telematics platform for fleet monitoring
• Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries mounted on the floor
• Rear dual-gun charging interface for depot charging

These features enable efficient fleet management, improved vehicle performance monitoring, and operational reliability for public transport systems.

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What This Means for India’s Electric Bus Industry

The completion of this order highlights India’s growing capabilities as a global manufacturing hub for electric buses.

Exports of this scale signal increasing international confidence in Indian-built electric buses, both in terms of product reliability and cost competitiveness.

As more countries look to electrify public transport systems, Indian manufacturers are likely to play a larger role in supplying electric buses to global markets, strengthening the country’s position in the EV ecosystem.