The electric mobility industry is creating a growing demand for engineers, technicians, and skilled professionals with practical knowledge of EV technologies. In a move aimed at strengthening this talent pipeline, SWITCH Mobility and Adhiyamaan College of Engineering have partnered to establish a dedicated EV Technology Skill Development Centre in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. SWITCH Mobility and Adhiyamaan College Partner on October 5, 2026, to bring industry expertise and academic learning together through hands-on training. The centre will focus on electric commercial vehicles, battery technology, charging infrastructure, power electronics, and other EV systems, helping students and participants gain practical exposure to technologies shaping India’s rapidly expanding electric mobility ecosystem.
What Is the SWITCH Mobility-Adhiyamaan College Partnership?
SWITCH Mobility has signed an MoU with Adhiyamaan College of Engineering (Autonomous), Hosur, to establish an EV Technology Skill Development Centre. The facility will provide practical training in electric commercial vehicles, battery systems, charging infrastructure, power electronics, and other EV technologies.
The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic education and industry requirements while preparing students and other participants for employment opportunities in India’s growing EV sector.
New EV Skill Development Centre to Come Up in Hosur
The proposed centre will serve as a dedicated training facility focused on electric vehicle technology, with particular emphasis on electric commercial vehicles.
The initiative combines SWITCH Mobility’s industry expertise with the academic and institutional infrastructure of Adhiyamaan College of Engineering. Through this collaboration, participants will receive classroom learning as well as practical exposure to EV systems and their real-world applications.
SWITCH Mobility and Adhiyamaan College Partner to address one of the industry’s emerging challenges: the shortage of professionals with specialized technical skills required across the electric mobility value chain.
The centre will support training in several important areas, including
- Electric commercial vehicle technology
- EV architecture and systems
- Battery technologies
- Charging infrastructure
- Power electronics
- EV system operation and applications
- Emerging electric mobility technologies
Industry-Academia Partnership Targets EV Talent Gap
India’s transition towards electric mobility is increasing demand for trained engineers, technicians, and other professionals who understand the operation, maintenance, and application of EV technologies.
Manufacturers, component suppliers, charging companies, and mobility businesses are expanding investments across areas such as EV production, battery technology, and charging infrastructure. This is creating new requirements for technically skilled manpower.
The new centre in Hosur is intended to respond to this demand by providing participants with practical exposure to technologies used in commercial electric vehicles.
For students, the programme could also offer a closer understanding of industry practices and help improve their preparedness for careers in the electric mobility sector.
SWITCH Mobility to Provide Technical Expertise
Under the MoU, SWITCH Mobility will provide technical expertise and support for the skill-development programme. The company’s involvement is expected to bring industrial knowledge and practical learning into the academic environment.
RG Venkataraman, Chief Commercial Officer, SWITCH Mobility, said the company would extend its technical expertise and support to the initiative, with the programme involving practical industrial exposure, learning, and skill development.
The approach is designed to give participants a better understanding of how EV technologies operate beyond theoretical classroom education.
Adhiyamaan College to Provide Academic Support
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering will provide the academic and institutional environment required for the training programme.
Prof. Dr. Radhakrishnan, Principal of Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur, said the institution was proud to associate with SWITCH Mobility and highlighted the value of hands-on exposure to EV technologies for students.
The partnership is expected to strengthen the relationship between academia and the electric mobility industry while providing students with greater exposure to current industry practices.
Key Highlights of the EV Skill Centre
- Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu
- Partners: SWITCH Mobility and Adhiyamaan College of Engineering
- Partnership: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Focus: EV technology skill development
- Key area: Electric commercial vehicles
- Training: Batteries, charging infrastructure, and power electronics
- Approach: Industry expertise combined with academic learning
- Objective: Build an industry-ready EV workforce
- Beneficiaries: Students and other stakeholders in the EV ecosystem
SWITCH Mobility’s Growing Electric Vehicle Footprint
The initiative comes as SWITCH Mobility continues to expand its presence in electric commercial mobility.
A Hinduja Group company, SWITCH Mobility was formed using the engineering capabilities of Ashok Leyland. The company manufactures electric buses and light commercial vehicles and has been expanding its operations as demand for zero-emission commercial transportation grows.
According to the information provided by the company, more than 3,000 SWITCH electric buses are operating globally, having collectively covered more than 200 million kilometers.
Its SWITCH IeV electric light commercial vehicle range has also crossed 3,000 vehicles on the road, highlighting the company’s growing presence in the electric commercial vehicle segment.
This operational experience provides an industry-focused foundation for the proposed skill-development programme.
Why EV Skill Development Matters for India
The growth of electric mobility is creating opportunities beyond vehicle manufacturing. Battery systems, charging networks, power electronics, vehicle software, fleet operations, diagnostics, and maintenance are becoming increasingly important parts of the EV ecosystem.
As these areas expand, the industry will require professionals who can combine theoretical understanding with hands-on technical skills.
The Hosur centre is therefore positioned as more than an academic training facility. It is intended to create a practical learning environment where students and other participants can understand technologies being deployed in real-world electric commercial vehicles.
A Step Toward an Industry-Ready EV Workforce
SWITCH Mobility and Adhiyamaan College Partner with a broader objective of strengthening India’s EV talent pipeline through industry-led education.
The collaboration brings together a commercial EV manufacturer with an engineering institution, creating an opportunity to connect academic learning with real-world vehicle technologies.
For Adhiyamaan College students, the initiative could provide valuable exposure to EV systems and industry practices. For the wider electric mobility ecosystem, such programs can help create a larger pool of technically trained professionals capable of supporting India’s transition to zero-emission transportation.
As investments in electric vehicles, batteries, charging infrastructure, and related technologies continue to grow, partnerships between manufacturers and educational institutions are likely to become increasingly important.
The new Hosur centre represents one such effort to prepare India’s workforce for the next phase of electric mobility, with practical EV training placed at the centre of the industry-academia partnership.
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