US EditionIndia Takes Bold Leap: PM Modi Unveils Homegrown EVs and Battery Innovation
Maruti Suzuki's e-VITARA BEV will be exported to over 100 countries, with 80% of battery components produced locally, strengthening India's green energy manufacturing.
- On August 26, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated localised hybrid battery electrode production at Maruti Suzuki's Hansalpur Suzuki Motor plant and flagged off e‑VITARA exports.
- Framed within the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat drive, the launch marks a major step in self-reliance as the TDS Lithium-Ion Battery plant in Gujarat, developed with Toshiba and Denso, achieves nearly 80% domestic localisation of hybrid battery electrodes.
- Maruti Suzuki will produce and export the e‑VITARA, featuring a 3‑in‑1 electric powertrain, 10.1‑inch infotainment, and 10.25‑inch driver display, to over 100 countries including Japan and European markets.
- The Gujarat manufacturing hub will be scaled to a projected capacity of 1 million units with EV production ramping up immediately, and Suzuki announced a Rs 70,000 crore investment over five to six years to expand production.
- With the e‑VITARA flagged off, India becomes Suzuki’s global EV hub, supported by Maruti Suzuki’s 2.6 million annual capacity across four plants, signaling global sustainable automotive manufacturing leadership.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi believes the exports commencement of Made-in-India Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is a major leap for India's EV journey as well as the government's Make-in-India initiative.
Big Boost to India’s Battery Ecosystem, Says PM Modi At E-VITARA Launch
The newly launched e-VITARA marks Suzuki’s entry into the global electric vehicle arena, with India positioned as its global manufacturing hub. The EV will be produced in India and exported to over 100 countries, including Europe and Japan.
Made-in-India battery EVs to be exported to over 100 countries: PM Modi on e-Vitara flag-off
The eVitara is designed as a global electric SUV, measuring 4,275mm in length, 1,800mm in width, 1,640mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,700mm. It features a 3-in-1 electric powertrain that combines the motor, inverter, and transmission into a single unit.
Maruti Suzuki has started the production of its first electric SUV Maruti e Vitara. PM Modi flagged it off from Suzuki plant in Hansalpur, Ahmedabad on 26 August. This EV will be launched in two battery packs – 49kWh and 61kWh. The larger battery variant will get a dual motor all-wheel drive setup (All Grip-e). Maruti e Vitara will give a range of up to 500 Km on a single charge and will be exported to 100+ countries including Japan, Europe.
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