Switch Mobility Kicks Off Production of IeV 4 Electric Light Commercial Vehicles

Key Highlights:

• Product: The IeV 4 represents the start of production for Switch Mobility’s IeV series of electric light commercial vehicles. 
• Production target: Approximately 3,000 units per year for the IeV series.
• Strong demand: Secured MoUs for 12,000 to 13,000 e-LCVs.
• New leadership: Pushkar Sinha appointed as Head of Sales for e-LCVs.

Switch Mobility, Ashok Leyland's electric vehicle business, marked a significant milestone with the introduction of the first IeV 4 electric light commercial vehicle from its Hosur plant.

"This achievement marks a significant step forward in our journey towards sustainable mobility and innovation," stated Mahesh Babu, CEO of Switch Mobility, in a social media post.

"By leveraging cutting-edge technology and maintaining an unwavering commitment, we are actively shaping the future of electric vehicles," he emphasized.

Switch Mobility's IeV series of electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs) began production with the IeV 4. The company intends to produce around 3,000 units each year, catering to a variety of uses such as cargo transportation, containers, garbage collection, and refrigerated vans.

Switch Mobility IeV4 is a truck designed and built to deliver the best performance and maximum profitability for the owners. It can easily handle immense workloads for urban and rural applications while producing zero emissions.

Key Features and Specifications of IeV4

•    Payload capacity of 1700 kg
•    32.2 kWh battery capacity with 120 km driving range
•    80.4 HP (60 kW) power and 230 Nm peak torque
•    Charging time of 8 hours with AC and 75 minutes with DC charging
•    80 km/hr maximum speed
•    23% gradeability

Switch Mobility has secured Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for the procurement of 12,000-13,000 electric Light Commercial Vehicles (e-LCVs), highlighting a robust initial market demand.

This follows the recent appointment of Pushkar Sinha as Switch Mobility's Head of Sales for e-LCVs. Sinha, an experienced commercial vehicle industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, offers knowledge from top businesses such as Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, and Piaggio. He was previously the Vice President of Business Development and OEM Relations for Sun Mobility.

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Ashok Leyland has established itself as a pioneer in the Indian automotive industry. Over the decades, the company has consistently delivered innovative and reliable vehicles that cater to the diverse needs of the Indian and global markets.

CMV360 Says

Switch Mobility's production of the IeV 4 electric light commercial vehicle signifies a significant reduction in carbon emissions. As these vehicles operate on clean energy, they contribute to mitigating air pollution and combatting climate change, aligning with global efforts towards environmental sustainability.