Ganesh Mani has taken charge as chief executive officer of Switch Mobility, effective Monday, while continuing in his role as chief operating officer at Ashok Leyland. His appointment follows the departure of S. Mahesh Babu, who stepped down on 31 August to pursue other opportunities.
“August has been a landmark month for Switch Mobility. With the flag-off of our electric buses in Chennai, Mauritius, Delhi, and Andhra Pradesh, SWITCH is demonstrating what we stand for — sustainable innovation, global ambition, and Indian excellence,” said Mani In a post marking his first day.
According to the company, Switch India achieved EBITDA breakeven in FY25 and is now working towards profitability. The business reported an order book exceeding 1,500 buses and has set a target to double its revenue in FY26.
The company’s current offerings include the IeV3 (1.25-tonne) and IeV4 (1.75-tonne) electric light commercial vehicles, sold through selected Ashok Leyland dealerships. In the electric bus segment, it provides 12-metre standard and low-floor variants, with a range of up to 200 kilometres per charge.
Switch Mobility’s portfolio also features the EiV series of buses, including the double-decker EiV22, alongside its IeV range of light commercial vehicles. More than 1,000 electric buses and 1,000 electric LCVs from the company are in operation, collectively covering over 150 million kilometres. The in-house telematics platform, SWITCH iON, supports real-time fleet monitoring and performance optimisation.
Switch Mobility, part of the Hinduja Group, was formed through the collaboration of Ashok Leyland and UK-based Optare. The company operates over 50 dealerships and 100 service points across India.