Electric mobility is gradually becoming an important part of India’s transport ecosystem as organisations look to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency, with EVs increasingly seen as a key enabler for global net‑zero emissions ambitions by 2030. This shift is now extending to municipal operations, where daily services like waste collection and city cleaning require consistent performance in demanding urban conditions, and electric vehicles are helping address these challenges by lowering fuel dependency, reducing maintenance requirements, and enabling quieter operations in densely populated areas. For city administrations, this transition is improving how these services are delivered on the ground, as EV powertrains evolve toward compact e‑axles and multi‑speed transmissions that enhance range and reliability. SWITCH Mobility is working with urban bodies to enable electric municipal transport. At recently concluded Municipalika 2026 in New Delhi, India’s oldest and largest trade show and conference on safe, smart and sustainable cities, the company showcased its electric sanitation solutions, highlighting their role in building cleaner and more efficient cities.
SWITCH IeV3 Garbage Tipper
Engineered as an intelligent, fully factory-fitted electric solution, the SWITCH IeV3 Garbage Tipper is purpose-built for efficient and safe urban waste collection in demanding city environments. Its closed body design, combined with integrated wet and dry waste partitioning and a customisable tipping angle, enables structured segregation and seamless discharge, enhancing operational hygiene and compliance across municipal systems.
Offered in 2.5, 3, and 3.5 CuM configurations, the vehicle is designed to handle diverse waste management needs with consistency and reliability. With a payload capacity of up to 900 kg with the tipper, and up to 1250 kg (FSD), the vehicle is optimised for daily municipal operations, ensuring efficient load handling while improving safety and ease of use for on-ground teams.
Powered by a 25.6 kWh advanced lithium-ion battery and a permanent magnet synchronous motor, the IeV3 delivers robust performance with a real-world range of up to 140 km, well-suited for predictable urban duty cycles. Its 300V EV architecture, coupled with fast charging capability of up to 80% in approximately 55 minutes, ensures higher fleet uptime and operational continuity. Additional features such as gradeability of up to 22% and a top speed of 70 kmph enable dependable performance across varied urban terrains.
Designed for dense city conditions, the vehicle’s compact footprint, electric power steering, and optimised ground clearance allow easy maneuverability through narrow lanes and congested zones. Inside, a dual-tone spacious cabin with D+1 seating enhances driver comfort, while a stable suspension setup ensures smoother operations across uneven surfaces. Integrated telematics solutions further enable real-time monitoring, improving fleet utilisation and efficiency.
The electric driveline delivers silent, zero-emission operations with significantly lower maintenance requirements, making it a future-ready alternative to conventional waste collection vehicles. By combining operational efficiency with sustainability, the SWITCH IeV3 Garbage Tipper enables municipalities to transition towards cleaner, smarter, and more cost-effective urban sanitation systems. Showcased at Municipalika 2026, the SWITCH IeV3 Garbage Tipper emerged as a key highlight at the SWITCH Mobility pavilion, drawing strong interest from municipal bodies and fleet operators and reinforcing its role as a scalable solution for next-generation urban mobility.
SWITCH IeV4 Electric Road Sweeper
Designed as a next-generation, fully electric street cleaning solution, the SWITCH IeV4 Electric Road Sweeper is engineered to deliver cleaner, safer, and more efficient urban environments. Built for high-demand municipal operations, it combines simultaneous sweeping with dust control to ensure superior cleaning performance while significantly reducing airborne particulate matter, directly contributing to lower urban air pollution.
At the heart of its performance is a 6-inch vacuum suction system paired with vacuum-operated brushes, enabling continuous debris collection alongside effective dust suppression. This integrated approach ensures consistent hygiene standards across roads, highways, airports, and high-traffic urban zones. Supporting this system is a 2.0 cubic metre waste tank and a 500-litre water storage capacity, along with a 1.5-metre dumping height, allowing efficient waste handling and faster turnaround during daily cleaning cycles.
Optimised for dense city environments, the IeV4 features a compact and agile design that enables easy maneuverability across narrow lanes and congested zones. Its quiet electric performance makes it ideal for continuous operations in residential and commercial areas, ensuring minimal noise disruption while maintaining high productivity.
Powered by a zero-emission electric drivetrain, the vehicle delivers 100% electric, 100% clean operations, reducing both environmental impact and operational costs. With lower maintenance requirements and consistent performance, it enhances fleet efficiency while supporting municipalities in transitioning to sustainable sanitation systems. Showcased at Municipalika 2026, the SWITCH IeV4 Electric Road Sweeper emerged as a key highlight at the SWITCH Mobility pavilion, demonstrating how intelligent electric solutions can transform city cleaning through improved efficiency, reduced pollution, and enhanced operational safety.
