Switch Mobility wins order for 650 electric buses under PM E-Drive
Switch Mobility will supply 650 nine-metre electric buses to Sai Green Projects for BEST and PMPML operations under Phase II of the PM E-Drive scheme, strengthening its public-mobility presence in Mumbai and Pune.
What happened
Switch Mobility won an order to supply 650 nine-metre electric buses to Sai Green Projects for BEST and PMPML operations under PM E-Drive Phase II, expanding
Key facts
- 650 electric buses ordered
- 450 buses expected for Mumbai
- 150 buses likely for Pune
- Mumbai allocated 1,500 electric buses under PM E-Drive
- 1,050 Mumbai buses to be supplied by EKA Mobility
- More than 2,500 electric buses deployed by Switch Mobility across India
- 185 million kilometres covered globally
Why this matters
The BEST and PMPML deployment reinforces Switch Mobility’s position in Indian urban e-mobility, potentially improving its appeal as a partner for charging, service and fleet-financing alliances.
What to watch
- Announced delivery schedule, first-bus handover and percentage of fleet commissioned into service.
- Charging-depot readiness and grid-connection progress in Mumbai and Pune.
- Contract disclosures on operating tenure, payment terms, uptime guarantees, maintenance scope and financing responsibility.
- New PM E-Drive tender awards or cancellations involving BEST, PMPML, other Maharashtra agencies or competing OEMs.
- Switch Mobility production utilization, battery sourcing updates, order-book disclosures and working-capital trends.
- Reported fleet uptime, breakdown rates, passenger feedback and penalty-related disclosures after deployment.
- Secure production scheduling, battery supply and key-component capacity for phased delivery.
- Coordinate with Sai Green Projects, BEST and PMPML on depot charging, commissioning milestones, route allocation and acceptance protocols.
- Build local service hubs, technician capacity and critical-spares inventory around Mumbai and Pune.
- Use the award as a reference credential in upcoming PM E-Drive, state transport undertaking and city-bus procurements.
- Manage receivables, performance guarantees and warranty reserves to protect cash flow during rollout.