Switch Technologies
Switch Technologies designs and delivers integrated battery and hybrid powertrain systems for industrial vehicles, combining mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering to serve mining operators and heavy transport fleets across Australia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersPerth, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Switch Technologies does
Switch Technologies is a privately held industrial electrification engineering firm headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, founded in 2014. The company designs and delivers integrated battery and hybrid powertrain systems for heavy industrial vehicles, combining mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering under one roof. Its product portfolio centres on three flagship systems: a mine-ready hybrid powertrain for the Caterpillar 785 haul truck using Echion Technologies' XNO® battery cells (first deployment scheduled early 2026 at PLS's Pilgangoora lithium mine), an off-grid charging and energy system combining 4.4 MW of rooftop solar, 10.3 MWh of battery storage, and 15 dual-port fast chargers (operational at Centurion's 30-truck Mercedes-Benz eActros depot in Perth from July 2025 — Australia's first fully off-grid, 100% renewable BEV truck depot), and a Hybrid LandCruiser conversion for mining light vehicles co-developed with Echion. The firm complements these products with four service modules — Advisory & Concept Design, System Engineering & Integration, Build & Test, and Scale & Support — covering the full lifecycle from feasibility studies through field deployment and lifetime monitoring.
The business operates a project-based enterprise model with no publicly disclosed pricing; customers engage via 'Start a Project' and 'Get in touch' CTAs and receive custom quotations. Revenue is generated across three streams: hardware sales of integrated battery and hybrid systems, engineering and consulting services, and managed scale-and-support services. Switch Technologies employs a multidisciplinary team of approximately 22 specialists (with 13 stated in firmographic data) and is led by co-founders Mike O'Hanlon (CEO, Co-founder & Managing Director) and Viv Gauntlett (Senior Mechatronics Engineer, Co-founder & Director), alongside COO Siobhan Avenell and several Director-level engineering leads, indicating distributed ownership across the founding team.
The company operates exclusively within Australia, serving enterprise customers in mining (PLS) and heavy road transport/logistics (Centurion). Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales anchored by flagship reference projects, supported by LinkedIn, YouTube, and the corporate website. No funding rounds, M&A activity, patents, awards, or certifications are disclosed in the source material, and revenue figures are not publicly available.
Switch Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Switch Technologies
- Legal name
- Switch Technologies
- Website
- https://switchtechnologies.net
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Switch Technologies designs and delivers integrated battery and hybrid powertrain systems for industrial vehicles, combining mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering to serve mining operators and heavy transport fleets across Australia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Switch Technologies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Vehicle Electrification
- NAICS
- Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hybrid System Service (ICE-EV Integration, HV Components) (TLAKAMAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Energy Storage Balance-of-Plant (enclosures, switchgear, protection, metering) (IMAGAHAK)
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Where Switch Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Perth
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices1 record
Markets served
Switch Technologies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Battery and Hybrid System Sales: Sale of integrated battery systems, hybrid conversion kits, and complete electrification solutions for industrial vehicles including mining trucks and light vehicles.
- Engineering and Consulting Services: Advisory and concept design services including feasibility studies, modelling, risk analysis, rapid prototyping, and system engineering throughout the product lifecycle.
- Scale and Support Services: Supply-chain setup, manufacturability support, compliance services, and lifetime monitoring for deployed systems.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Switch Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Switch Technologies designs and delivers integrated battery and hybrid electrification systems for industrial operations, primarily mining and heavy transport. Its core hardware products include the Hybrid CAT 785 Haul Truck System, the Off-Grid Charging and Energy System for electric truck fleets, and the Hybrid LandCruiser Conversion for mining light vehicles. These are complemented by end-to-end engineering services covering advisory and concept design, system integration, build and test, and scale and support.
Product overview
Switch Technologies offers a portfolio of integrated battery and hybrid electrification solutions for industrial operations. The core product lineup includes the Hybrid CAT 785 Haul Truck System (mine-ready hybrid conversion for large mining trucks), the Off-Grid Charging and Energy System (renewable energy infrastructure for electric truck fleets), and the Hybrid LandCruiser Conversion (light vehicle electrification for mining). These are complemented by four service modules: Advisory & Concept Design, System Engineering & Integration, Build & Test, and Scale & Support — providing end-to-end capabilities from feasibility studies through field deployment and lifetime monitoring.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hybrid CAT 785 Haul Truck System Mine-ready hybrid powertrain conversion for the Caterpillar 785 haul truck that cuts diesel consumption and boosts performance through high-efficiency regeneration and electric assist, using battery packs built with Echion's XNO® technology. Targeted at enterprise mining operators seeking to decarbonize heavy haulage fleets.
- Off-Grid Charging and Energy System Complete off-grid charging infrastructure for battery-electric truck fleets, combining solar generation, on-site battery storage, and fast chargers to enable 100% renewable, grid-independent fleet operations. Built for enterprise logistics operators deploying large commercial electric truck fleets.
- Hybrid LandCruiser Conversion Custom hybrid conversion for mining light vehicles, integrating Echion XNO® battery modules, complete powertrain, thermal management systems, and vehicle controls, progressed from concept to deployment in nine months for mining light vehicle applications.
- Advisory & Concept Design Engineering consulting services for industrial electrification projects, including feasibility studies, modelling, risk analysis, and rapid prototyping, provided to enterprise mining and logistics customers.
- System Engineering & Integration Integration service that combines batteries, power electronics, control software, and data layers into unified systems for industrial operations and projects.
- Build & Test Engineering service providing in-house development rigs, on-site pilots, and harsh-environment validation for battery and hybrid systems being deployed in industrial settings.
- Scale & Support Managed service providing supply-chain setup, manufacturability support, compliance services, and lifetime monitoring for deployed battery and hybrid systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Hybrid CAT 785 system reduces diesel consumption and boosts performance through high-efficiency regeneration and electric assist
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Companies that use Switch Technologies
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Switch Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Switch Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- Echion TechnologiescorePartnership for XNO® battery cell technology. Echion supplies specialized battery cells used in Switch's hybrid CAT 785 haul truck system and Hybrid LandCruiser project. Switch designs and builds battery modules using Echion's XNO® cells, integrating complete powertrains and thermal management systems. The partnership enabled hybrid conversion from concept to site testing in nine months.
- CenturioncoreSwitch designed and built the off-grid charging and energy system for Centurion's 30-truck Mercedes-Benz eActros fleet across two depots in Perth. Project combines 4.4 MW rooftop solar, 10.3 MWh battery storage, and 15 dual-port fast chargers - Australia's first fully off-grid, 100% renewable BEV truck depot.
- PLS (Pilgangoora Lithium Mine)flagshipFirst deployment partner for Switch's mine-ready hybrid CAT 785 system. Deployment scheduled to start early 2026 at PLS's Pilgangoora lithium mine. PLS is an existing lithium producer evaluating hybrid technology for mining haulage operations.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Switch Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- XL Fleet (now part of Lightning eMotors): XL Fleet electrified light and medium-duty fleet vehicles and is now part of Lightning eMotors, which produces battery-electric and hybrid fleet vehicles. Comparable to Switch Technologies as a commercial fleet electrification integrator applying hybrid powertrains to existing vehicle platforms.
- MacLean Engineering: MacLean Engineering produces the BEV Series of battery-electric mining vehicles (trucks, scissor lifts, graders, LHDs) deployed at Canadian and Australian mines. Comparable to Switch Technologies because it sells electrified heavy mining equipment to the same mining customer base, with shared exposure to off-grid charging challenges.
- Tritium (now Gilbarco Veeder-Root): Tritium is an Australian designer and manufacturer of DC fast chargers for EVs, recently acquired by Gilbarco Veeder-Root. Comparable to Switch Technologies as another Australian-headquartered EV charging infrastructure provider; Switch sourced 15 dual-port fast chargers for Centurion's depot, and Tritium competes for similar fleet charging deployments.
- Epiroc: Epiroc manufactures battery-electric and hybrid underground mining trucks and loaders (e.g., Scooptram, Minetruck). Comparable to Switch Technologies because it directly competes for the same mining electrification procurement budget, though it focuses on underground rather than surface haul trucks.
- Hyliion: Hyliion develops hybrid and electric powertrain systems for Class 8 long-haul trucks. Comparable to Switch Technologies as a hybrid powertrain integrator using third-party battery cells and targeting heavy-duty fleet operators, although Switch serves mining rigid-frame trucks while Hyliion serves on-road trucks.
- Sandvik (Artisan Vehicle Systems): Sandvik acquired Artisan Vehicle Systems and produces battery-electric underground mining trucks and LHDs. Comparable to Switch Technologies because it sells electrified heavy mining vehicles to mining operators, the same end customer Switch targets with its hybrid CAT 785 system.
Broad incumbents
- Caterpillar: Caterpillar is the OEM of the CAT 785 haul truck that Switch converts to hybrid, and is itself developing battery-electric and hybrid prototypes. Comparable to Switch Technologies as both partner and potential competitor - Switch sells into the Caterpillar install base, but Caterpillar could eventually insource hybrid integration.
- ABB E-mobility: ABB E-mobility supplies high-power DC fast chargers and power infrastructure for heavy-duty EV fleets, including depot and en-route charging. Comparable to Switch Technologies as a charging infrastructure incumbent competing for the same fleet electrification RFPs that include Switch's off-grid depot offerings.
- Komatsu: Komatsu is developing its own hybrid and electric rigid-frame haul trucks (including the PowerAger hybrid system) and partnering with OEMs on BEV mining trucks. Comparable to Switch Technologies as a much larger incumbent pursuing the same hybrid haul-truck opportunity that Switch's CAT 785 system targets.
- Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä provides hybrid energy storage and power systems for mining and marine applications, including off-grid renewable-plus-battery solutions. Comparable to Switch Technologies as a much larger incumbent selling hybrid energy systems to mining operators - the same off-grid depot market that Switch's Centurion project addresses.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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Switch Technologies leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Switch Technologies funding detail
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about Switch Technologies
What does Switch Technologies do?
Switch Technologies designs and delivers integrated battery and hybrid electrification systems for industrial operations, primarily mining and heavy transport. Its core hardware products include the Hybrid CAT 785 Haul Truck System, the Off-Grid Charging and Energy System for electric truck fleets, and the Hybrid LandCruiser Conversion for mining light vehicles. These are complemented by end-to-end engineering services covering advisory and concept design, system integration, build and test, and scale and support.
Is Switch Technologies a public or private company?
Switch Technologies is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Switch Technologies founded?
Switch Technologies was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Switch Technologies based?
Switch Technologies is headquartered in Perth, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does Switch Technologies make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Battery and Hybrid System Sales are the primary driver. The others are engineering and Consulting Services and scale and Support Services.
Who are Switch Technologies's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are XL Fleet (now part of Lightning eMotors), MacLean Engineering, Tritium (now Gilbarco Veeder-Root), Epiroc, Hyliion and Sandvik (Artisan Vehicle Systems). Broad incumbents are Caterpillar, ABB E-mobility, Komatsu and Wärtsilä.
Does Switch Technologies have an API?
No public API is recorded for Switch Technologies.
What industry is Switch Technologies in?
Switch Technologies's product category is Industrial Vehicle Electrification. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAMAJ, Hybrid System Service (ICE-EV Integration, HV Components), with a secondary code of IMAGAHAK, Energy Storage Balance-of-Plant (enclosures, switchgear, protection, metering). Its NAICS code is 3336 and its SIC code is 3600.