to JPY 4.8 million (including consumption tax). Assuming that the Japanese government’s “subsidy for the introduction of clean energy vehicles (CEVs)” for the model is JPY 900,000 (same as the current EV subsidy), the price in real terms will be JPY 3.9 million. Suzuki Motor Corporation’s e Vitara EV is priced from JPY 3.9 million. The number of EV models in the price range of JPY 2 million is also increasing. While Japanese passenger EVs...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Maruti Suzuki, India begins exports of e VITARA electric SUV On September 1, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited commenced the exports of Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle, the e VITARA, to European markets. In August, more than 2,900 units of the e-VITARA were shipped from Pipavav Port in Gujarat to twelve European countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Icel...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

Maruti Suzuki, India starts e VITARA EV production in Gujarat, begins local lithium-ion cell manufacturing On August 26, 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced two milestones from its Gujarat operations. The company started production of its first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e-VITARA, at Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG), a wholly owned subsidiary. The e VITARA is being manufactured on a dedicated EV-only platform, no...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

aunch it made during Q1 FY2026. In the four-wheeler category, Lumax introduced the mood lamp and tailgate lamp (battery vehicle and high variants) as well as the back seat overhead lamp (battery vehicle and high variants) for Tata Motors’ Altroz, along with a Spot Lamp for Maruti Suzuki’s Grand Vitara. For the two-wheeler market, it launched headlamp, front turn signal, and rear turn signal for Suzuki’s E Access, along with front turn signa...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

GIIAS 2025: Suzuki Indonesia showcases e VITARA; Local launch still on track for 2026 Announced on July 23, 2025, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) opened its GIIAS 2025 participation with a bold showcase of future mobility, featuring new products, technologies, and services across a spacious 2,000-sqm booth. The main attraction of Suzuki’s exhibition is the e VITARA SUV, Suzuki’s first mass-produced BEV, designed as a key milestone in Suzuki...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/24

i electric passenger car. A mini commercial EV jointly developed by Toyota, Daihatsu, and Suzuki, will also be launched after a delay of about two years due to Daihatsu’s certification scandal. With the new EV, all mini commercial EVs made in Japan will be on the market. Suzuki will release the e Vitara, its global strategic EV. The e Vitara will adopt a lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery for the first time in Japan. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. wil...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Suzuki Australia confirms Fronx HEV launch for September 2025, e Vitara to follow in Q1 2026 Based on Suzuki Australia’s homepage, the upcoming addition of 2 new models has been confirmed, including the Fronx, an all-new smart hybrid compact SUV, and the e Vitara, Suzuki’s first mass-production BEV. The Fronx showcases Suzuki’s latest design and technology, featuring advanced connectivity and modern features. This stylish hybrid SUV will be...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

Suzuki UK reveals official pricing for all-new e Vitara EV On June 17, Suzuki UK revealed official pricing for its first fully electric car, the all-new e Vitara, ahead of its UK media launch later this year and sales beginning in July 2025. Prices for the all-new e Vitara start at GBP 29,999 for the 49kWh battery version and GBP 32,999 for the 61kWh model. The vehicle is available in Motion and Ultra trims and will also offer Suzuki’s new ALLG...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

Suzuki Thailand plans to launch Indonesia-made Fronx and India-made e Vitara in 2025 Reported on June 6, 2025, Suzuki Motor (Thailand) has confirmed plans to import the Suzuki e Vitara, the brand’s first fully electric SUV, manufactured in India, and set to launch in Thailand in Q4 2025. Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat plant is positioned as a key export hub for markets including ASEAN, Europe, and Japan. Based on the eVX concept showcased at the 20...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Advics’ brake products adopted for Suzuki’s first EV, e VITARA Advics Co., Ltd. (Advics, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture), an Aisin Group company, announced that its brake products have been adopted for the "e VITARA," Suzuki Motor Corporation's first electric vehicle (EV). The products selected are electrified products including Advics’ cooperative regenerative braking system and caliper integrated parking brake, which contribute to improvin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Lumax Industries, India updates about new business wins in Q4, FY 2024-25 On May 27, Lumax Industries announced that during the quarter ended on March 31, 2025, it has won business from Maruti Suzuki to supply headlamps, rear combination lamp assemblies, and tail and stop lamp assemblies for its upcoming E-Vitara electric vehicle.  It will also supply headlamps, rear combination lamp assemblies, and tail and stop lamp assemblies to Toyota Kirlos...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) announced that its CAPEX in FY 2025 was approximately INR 84 billion. For FY 2026, it is planning a capex in the range of INR 80 to 90 billion, excluding any investments in Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG). MSIL also revealed plans to launch two new models in FY 2026, including the e-Vitara, its upcoming electric SUV, and another SUV model. In preparation for the EV transition, Maruti Suzuki is increasing production flexibility at ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

uzuki cars through Vehicle Order Letters (SPK) at the 2025 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). This marked an increase of around 41% compared to the IIMS 2024. Of its total SPK units, the new XL7 Hybrid contributed around 43%, followed by the Carry with a portion of 23%. Meanwhile, the Grand Vitara occupied 11% of SIS’s total sales.  (From Suzuki Indonesia press release dated March 6, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

Suzuki Indonesia to launch all-new e VITARA subcompact electric SUV in early 2026 Announced on February 13, 2025, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales plans to sell its first electric car, the e VITARA subcompact SUV, in the Indonesian automotive market in early 2026.  This is in line with Suzuki Global's multi-pathway strategy in providing various alternative choices of environmentally friendly vehicles for customers.  Introduced globally in late 2024, t...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

st Passenger Vehicle (PV) market, with BEVs accounting for 2.5% of total sales. Turning point for BEV growth This year is poised to be a significant turning point for BEV growth in India. Maruti Suzuki, the country’s leading automaker, has introduced its first global electric SUV – the Suzuki e-Vitara – positioning India as Suzuki’s global BEV production hub. Prominently displayed at the show, the e-Vitara is expected to play a pivotal ro...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

Denso, Aisin, BluE Nexus to supply jointly-developed eAxle for Suzuki e VITARA Denso Corporation (Denso), Aisin Corporation (Aisin), and BluE Nexus Corporation (BluE Nexus) announced that they have jointly developed an eAxle for the Suzuki e VITARA, Suzuki Motor Coproration’s first mass production electric vehicle (EV). The eAxle leverages a small motor and inverter to achieve high-power density and high-dynamic performance. Moreover, its loss ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

Bharat Mobility 2025: Maruti Suzuki unveils first electric SUV - e VITARA On January 17, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) presented its first BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) SUV – the e VITARA at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. It has been built on the All-New EV platform, the HEARTECT-e, based on 3-key pillars.  The HEARTECT-e platform features over 50% high-tensile steel construction and an advanced battery protection system, that con...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/19

e sessions, showcasing the full spectrum of the mobility ecosystem, including cars, components, raw materials, software, services, and batteries.  The event witnessed over 90 launches at Bharat Mandapam in the first two days. On January 17, Maruti Suzuki launched its first-ever electric SUV, the e VITARA, Hyundai Motor India launched CRETA Electric, Tata Motors launched the all-new Tata Sierra. OEMs like Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, JSW-MG Motors,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/17

Maruti Suzuki, India unveils ‘e For Me’ vision for electric vehicles and infrastructure On January 7, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced its progressive blueprint for electric mobility, christened ‘e For Me.’ The 'e For Me’ vision will be implemented through a dual-pronged strategy comprising ‘electric products,’ starting with the e VITARA electric SUV, and an ‘electric ecosystem,’ aimed at establishing extensive infra...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08

Maruti Suzuki, India to introduce e VITARA at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 On December 20, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) announced that it will showcase its production-ready eBorn SUV, the e VITARA, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The e Vitara is a global model manufactured in India for the world. It is built on the HEARTECT-e platform, specially designed for battery electric vehicles (BEV). MSIL will introduce a reliable and co...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/21