Manufacturing Shift to UAE Enhances Cost Efficiency and Market Reach
Switch Mobility, the EV arm of Ashok Leyland, has achieved profitability in the first half of fiscal 2025–26. As part of a strategic overhaul, the company is relocating its electric bus manufacturing from the UK to Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. This move is aimed at reducing operational costs and optimizing logistics to better serve GCC and European markets, leveraging the UAE’s strategic location and cost efficiencies.
Synergies with Ashok Leyland Fuel Turnaround
Switch Mobility’s profitability follows the integration of operational synergies with Ashok Leyland, including shared technology platforms, supply chains, and administrative resources. These efforts have effectively reduced losses and accelerated the transition from traditional vehicles to electric commercial mobility.
Major Battery Manufacturing Investment in India
To strengthen its electric vehicle ecosystem, Switch Mobility is investing ₹5,000 crore to establish a battery manufacturing facility in India. The phased approach will begin with battery pack assembly and later expand into cell manufacturing. This vertical integration aims to improve localization, cost efficiency, and supply chain control, enabling scale-up of Switch Mobility’s EV offerings and reinforcing Ashok Leyland’s commitment to sustainable electric mobility.
