otor (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 2023 Auto Expo and Japan Mobility Show, the e Vitara features a "High-Tech & Adventure" design theme, with a bold exterio...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

BMW iX, Hyundai IONIQ 6 top J.D. Power study as EV ownership satisfaction rises On February 25, J.D. Power noted in its 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study that owners of both premium and mass market BEVs are expressing an increase in sentiment this year, fitting in well with the fact that BEVs reached a market share of 9.1% in 2024, up from 8.4% in 2023, as a number of new mass market BEV models arrived.  The Inflation R...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/26

lectric SUV is part of Suzuki's 10-year technology strategy, focusing on minimizing energy consumption. This model combines the sophistication of an electric vehicle with the capabilities of an SUV. Built on a new platform called HEARTECT-e. This BEV appeared in Indonesia in 2024 in the form of the eVX concept car, which received positive enthusiasm from the public.(From Suzuki Indonesia press release dated February 17, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

ectric vehicle (EV) model, the e VITARA subcompact SUV, in Milan, Italy. Production will commence at Suzuki Motor Gujarat in India in spring 2025, with sales expected to begin in various countries, including Europe, India, and Japan, around summer 2025. The e VITARA is based on the concept model “eVX,” which was showcased in India and Japan in 2023. It marks Suzuki's first global strategic EV model. Its dimensions are 4,275 mm (length) x 1,80...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

J.D. Power releases 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study On August 14, J.D. Power released findings from its 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study, which increased in overall satisfaction for a second consecutive quarter. The EVX study, done in collaboration with PlugShare, measures EV owners’ satisfaction across 10 factors with Level 2 charging stations and DC fast charger stations. Resp...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/16

GIIAS 2024: Suzuki eVX EV concept makes first appearance in Southeast Asia in Indonesia Announced on July 17, 2024, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (SIS) enlivened the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024 through its booth, with the showcase of eVX electric car concept. Making its first appearance in Southeast Asia, the eVX is the first electric car concept from the EV world strategic model being promoted by Suzuki. The theme carried...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/19

W), Australia has awarded the first round of EV kerbside charging grants. In this round one with NSW Government funding of AUD 4,134,775 in total, 671 chargers will be installed across 16 local Government areas, by 8 grant recipients, namely Waverley Council, City of Newcastle, Evie Networks, EVSE, EVX, Jolt Charge, Plus ES, and ChargePost. Full details are shown on the official media release page. The funding is for chargers ranging from 7 kW to...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/29

KGM Motors UK launches all-new Torres EVX electric SUV On April 29, KGM Motors UK launched the all-new Torres EVX, a C+ segment battery electric vehicle (BEV). The vehicle shares a similar platform to its Torres 1.5 G-Di turbocharged gasoline engine variant and comes in two variants K30 and K40. The Torres EVX is driven by a BYD lithium iron phosphate blade battery, using 'cell to pack' technology, and provides a driving range of 287 miles (WLTP)...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/30

SsangYong launches its first EV in Chile On March 21, SsangYong presented its Torres EVX all-electric SUV model in Chile. The vehicle offers 204 hp and 339 Nm of torque, being capable of towing up to 1,500 kg thanks to its 73.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with “Cell to pack” technology that offers 462 km of range on the road and 635 km in the city (WLTP). The vehicle can be recharged in 28 minutes from 10% to 80% if connected to a 350 ...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

amic 12.3” digital cluster and infotainment display, six cabin speakers, along a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art driver safety and assistance features. The company also plans to launch the all-wheel-drive Torres K40 in the UK in summer 2024, following the debut of the pure-electric Torres EVX in April 2024. Based on KGM Motors UK press release and website...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/21

company's refreshed global brand identity. KGM will revise its model line-up to meet updated specifications, reforming models to two variants per vehicle and embracing a unified alpha/numeric nomenclature, K20, K30, K40 and K50 variants. KGM Motors UK also plans to launch the Torres ICE and Torres EVX in the UK in Q1 2024. KGM has also planned the development of concept models, including a BEV pick-up truck (0100), a BEV mid-sized SUV (KR10), an...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/22

WiTricity powers first wirelessly charged electric pickup truck in U.S. On January 17, WiTricity, a global leader in wireless EV charging, announced that KG Mobility's all-new, all-electric Torres EVX Pickup will offer WiTricity-enabled wireless charging. Owners who equip their Torres EVX Pickup with WiTricity's magnetic resonance technology will charge their vehicle by simply parking over a charging pad, which draws power from a 240-volt househo...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/18

KGM to produce Torres EVX in Saudi Arabia KGM announced on December17 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saudi National Automobiles Manufacturing Co. (SNAM) to assemble Torres EVX electric vehicles in Saudi Arabia. The partnership agreement expands a previous contract between both companies for SNAM to manufacture KGM's internal combustion engine vehicles. Under the new pact, SNAM will expand production capabilities to as...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/18

mber 2, 2023, KG Mobility signed “next-generation hybrid system agreement” and “Battery Pack Korea Factory Agreement” with BYD at the signing ceremony held at the BYD Group headquarters in Shenzhen, China. Through this agreement, battery packs produced in Korea will be mounted on the Torres EVX and the O100, which is being developed for mass production in the second half of 2024, and will be developed in the future.  It is expected to be...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/07

JMS 2023: Suzuki unveils eVX electric SUV and eWX Concept On October 25, Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) debuted several electric vehicles (EVs) at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 (JMS 2023) being held at Tokyo Big Sight. Suzuki’s theme for the show is “Answers for Excitement throughout the World”. At the company's press briefing, President & Representative Director Toshihiro Suzuki appeared on the SUZU-RIDE electric mobility vehicle. The el...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/30

ese automakers, Toyota is exhibiting its FT-3e electric SUV concept car, the FT-Se EV sports car, the Land Cruiser Se electric SUV with 3-row seating, and the EPU electric pickup concept. In addition to EV concept cars, Nissan will exhibit special edition reference products. Suzuki will exhibit the eVX electric SUV and the eWX mini-wagon EV concept vehicles. Also, exhibiting for the first time, Sony Honda Mobility is showing the AFEELA Prototype ...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/25

think of the Suzuki Hustler. Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. will unveil an open-top EV like the Copen for the first time in the world. Many concept cars will take a long time to be commercially available. Meanwhile, commercial models that make their Japanese debuts, such as Suzuki’s globally strategic eVX EV and Honda’s Prologue scheduled to be released in North America, are also likely to attract interest. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha S...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/16

ity that stays close to people’s daily lives, starting with concept models of automobiles and motorcycles, as well as next-generation mobility and outboard motors. Suzuki will also introduce our multi-pathway initiatives toward carbon neutrality including CBG business in India.Suzuki will exhibit eVX, Suzuki’s first global strategic EV. It was showcased for the first time at the Auto Expo 2023 held in January 2023 in India. Its exterior has b...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/03

aysia is the first ASEAN country to get the smart #1 BEV. The model’s Malaysian spec interior has recently been unveiled, with highlights such as the 13-speaker Beats audio and localized UI with charger location. This followed the smart #1’s local public debut that took place at the paultan.org EVx 2023 event on July 22, ahead of the model’s local launch in Q4/2023. Proton’s subsidiary Pro-Net, which is the distributor for the smart brand...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/07

2nd Electric Vehicle Expo Malaysia to run from July 22-23 in Shah Alam, Selangor Reported on June 26, 2023, the biggest annual EV event in Malaysia will be held from July 22-23 at Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam, Selangor. This 2nd edition paultan.org Electric Vehicle Expo Malaysia (EVx 2023) will be participated by several car brands including Mercedes-Benz and smart (both represented by Hap Seng Star), BMW and MINI (through Wheelcorp ...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/29