PM Modi Flags Off Maruti Suzuki’s First E-Vitara, Company’s First Global EV; Watch Video

Ahmedabad : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated Suzuki Motor Plant’s localised production of hybrid battery electrodes and flagged off the export of Maruti Suzuki’s first global battery electric vehicle, the e-Vitara, to over 100 countries, including Europe and Japan.

PM Modi wrote, “Today is a special day in India’s quest for self-reliance and being a hub for green mobility. At the programme in Hansalpur, e-Vitara will be flagged off. This Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) is made in India and will be exported to over a hundred nations. In a big boost to our battery ecosystem, production of hybrid battery electrodes will also commence at a plant in Gujarat.”

In a major boost to hybrid and electric vehicle battery production, PM Modi also inaugurated a lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility set up by Suzuki, Toshiba, and Denso.With the new facility inaugurated by PM Modi, the plant will manufacture over 80 per cent of the components and processes required for lithium-ion batteries, reducing import dependence and paving the way for exports.

The e Vitara is positioned as a global electric SUV and measures 4,275mm in length, 1,800mm in width, 1,640mm in height, and has a 2,700mm wheelbase. It uses a 3-in-1 electric system that integrates the motor, inverter, and transmission. Customers will have a choice between two battery packs: a 49kWh unit paired with a front-mounted motor producing 144hp and 189Nm, and a larger 61kWh unit paired with a front motor generating 174hp and 189Nm. This AWD variant develops a combined output of 184hp and 300Nm, while the larger pack is also expected to deliver a driving range of over 500km per charge.

Maruti Suzuki will back the e Vitara with a robust charging and service network. Owners will receive smart home chargers with installation assistance, while public fast-charging points will be rolled out in the top 100 cities within 2–3 years, at intervals of every 5–1

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