SUN Mobility, a company involved in energy infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs), has introduced modular battery-swapping technology for Heavy Electric Vehicles (HEVs). Partnering with Bangalore-based bus manufacturer Veera Vahana, the company unveiled 10.5-meter battery-swappable buses at Prawaas 4.0, an international conference organised by the Bus & Car Operators Confederation of India (BOCI).
The technology significantly reduces the upfront cost of EV buses by 40%, bringing them in line with traditional ICE buses, and slashes operational costs for fleet operators by up to 20%. The compact, lightweight batteries can be swapped in under three minutes, enhancing bus utilisation and uptime.
Despite buses and trucks comprising just 5% of the total vehicle population, they contribute around 50% of tailpipe emissions. With 90% of commercial vehicles privately owned, SUN Mobility’s battery-swapping solution could increase EV adoption by 30%, playing a crucial role in India’s zero-carbon goals for heavy commercial vehicles.
'SUN Mobility has revolutionized HEVs by addressing key challenges like high ownership costs, lengthy charging times, and the strain of deploying charging infrastructure,' said Ashok Agarwal, CEO-HEV, SUN Mobility. 'Our partnership with Veera Vahana marks a significant milestone, offering a practical, cost-effective solution for fleet operators.'
K Srinivas Reddy, Managing Director of Veera Vahana, added, 'As a fast-growing bus manufacturer, we are proud to partner with SUN Mobility to develop world-class electric mobility solutions.'
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