New Delhi [India] 17 January (ANI): Maruti Suzuki unveiled its very first electrical car (EV) all new e-Vitara on the primary day of Bharat Mobility Global expo at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on Friday.
Toshihiro Suzuki, consultant director and president, Maruti Suzuki Motor Corporation stated, “India Japan and Europe, we aim to make the EV attractive through our 3 step strategy. First making BEVs attractive to customers, two develop a dedicated BEV platform, three right product based on customer requirement.”The e Vitara is Suzuki Motor Corporation’s first BEV. The new electrical SUV will likely be manufactured in India at Maruti’s Gujarat plant. Its manufacturing is anticipated to start out at March-end or early April.
“Production of e-vitara to begin in coming months in Gujarat plant,” stated Toshihiro Suzuki.
The Made-in-India e Vitara won’t solely be offered within the home market however will even be exported to Europe and Japan. Almost 50 per cent of the whole models produced will likely be shipped overseas.
“Will be exporting to 100 countries including Europe and Japan,” stated Toshihiro Suzuki.
He added, “E-Vitara is part of Suzuki’s technology strategy for the next 10 years.”The electrical fashions at present account for round 3 per cent of the whole vehicles offered in India.
The e-Vitara encompasses a daring and trendy design. At the entrance, it sports activities sharp LED headlights with three-piece DRLs, a hanging blacked-out bumper, fog lamps, and rugged silver skid plates that add to its aggressive look.
Hisashi Takeuchi, MD and CEO, Maruti Suzuki, stated, “E Vitara is an important step toward sustainability. We invested Rs 2100 cr for manufacturing of e vitara in India.”The e Vitara, has two lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack choices — 49kWh and 61kWh. The SUV will even have choices for front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD).
The SUV has options like LED lamps (head and tail) and LED DRLs, 18/19-inch wheels, digital instrument panel, touchscreen infotainment, powered driver seat, wi-fi charger, JBL premium audio system, 360-degree digicam and sunroof. Also accessible will likely be ADAS.
Hisashi Takeuchi added, “Our ultimate goal is to create ecosystem-friendly solutions for the customer, we call it ‘e for Me’.”The entry of BEVs, together with the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is prone to increase the gross sales of electrical automobiles in India. The section has additionally obtained a shot within the arm with the arrival of fashions just like the Mahindra BE6 and the Mahindra XEV 9e. (ANI)