Maruti Suzuki Begins Production of First BEV, e VITARA, for Global Sales & Local Li-ion Battery Manufacturing
The launch of the first BEV and local battery manufacturing are major strategic moves that will significantly impact Maruti Suzuki's future market position in the EV segment, its financial performance, and its alignment with national initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. It diversifies its product offering and reduces reliance on imports for critical EV components.
The company is launching its first BEV for global markets and localizing lithium-ion battery production, indicating significant progress in its EV strategy and 'Make in India' initiative. This expands its product portfolio and strengthens its manufacturing capabilities.
* On 26 August 2025, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi commemorated the start of production of Maruti Suzuki’s first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), e VITARA, at Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG). * The e VITARA is slated for sales in over 100 countries, including in Europe and Japan, with the first batch of export-bound vehicles set to be shipped from Pipavav port to the European region this month. * The vehicle is built on a freshly designed EV-only platform, designed specifically for electric mobility. * The Prime Minister also celebrated the start of local manufacturing of Suzuki’s first Lithium-ion battery, cell, and electrode for strong hybrid electric vehicles at TDS Lithium-Ion Battery Gujarat Private Limited (TDSG), a fellow subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki. * TDSG is the first company in India to achieve electrode level localization of lithium-ion battery cells, enhancing India's self-reliance in battery manufacturing for hybrid electric vehicles like the Grand Vitara. * Suzuki Group has invested over INR 1,00,000 crore in India, contributing to over 11,00,000 direct jobs in the value chain. * Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director and President, Suzuki Motor Corporation, stated the company's commitment to providing products and technologies that reduce oil consumption, imports, and carbon emissions. * SMG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki, achieved a 4 million cumulative production milestone in March 2025. It has an upcoming investment of INR 3,200 crore (INR 32 billion) to establish a dedicated EV line by FY 2025-26. * TDSG, India’s first factory to produce lithium-ion batteries from the cell level, has a current capacity of 18 million cells per annum, with plans for an expansion of 12 million cells per annum.
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