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Modi Flags Off Maruti Suzuki e‑Vitara as Series Production Starts, Exports Target 100+ Markets

The rollout coincides with TDSG starting local hybrid battery‑electrode production, taking domestic battery value addition past 80%.

PM Modi Flags off Maruti Suzuki eVitara | Image: Maruti Suzuki
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and others during a flagging off ceremony of Maruti Suzuki's first electric vehicle e-Vitara.
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Maruti Suzuki’s First EV – eVitara

Overview

  • Series production was inaugurated at Hansalpur, with the first export batch scheduled to depart for Europe from Pipavav port later this month.
  • The India‑built e‑Vitara is designated for more than 100 countries, including Europe and Japan, establishing Gujarat as Suzuki’s global EV manufacturing hub.
  • Suzuki announced plans to invest about ₹70,000 crore in India over the next five to six years to expand capacity and product programs.
  • Maruti Suzuki outlined buyer support with smart home chargers, public fast‑charging rollouts across the top 100 cities within 2–3 years, and 1,500 EV‑ready workshops in 1,000+ cities.
  • The domestic retail launch date remains unconfirmed, with reports ranging from September 3 to late 2025 or early 2026.