Business Desk 
Nov 06, 2024
Suzuki Motor Corporation unveiled its first mass-production battery electric vehicle (BEV) model, e VITARA, recently in Milan, Italy, marking its entry into the EV market.
The electric SUV’s production will begin at Suzuki Motor Gujarat in India in the spring of 2025; however, the sales are expected to commence in various regions, including Europe, Japan, and India around next year’s summer.
Suzuki e Vitara specs
Based on the concept model “eVX,” the e Vitara was showcased at the Auto Expo held in India in January 2023, and at the Japan Mobility Show in October of the same year.
Read more: Toyota to build electric SUV in partnership with Suzuki
Suzuki e Vitara is built on a design that combines the advanced feel of a modern BEV and the strength of an SUV. It offers extra interior space with a wheelbase of 2,700mm and a length of 4,275mm.
Being heavier than the hybrid version, this battery EV is designed for enhanced acceleration and can travel up to 400 km on a single charge, depending on the battery size.
The electric SUV sports a 10.25-inch digital driver display and a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, with other features such as climate controls, a floating centre console, and multiple charging ports.
The e Vitara comes in two battery sizes: 49kWh for entry-level models and 61kWh for higher versions supporting up to 150kW fast-charging that allows the battery to reach 70% from 15% in about 30 minutes.
Notably, this is the same model Suzuki will supply to Toyota, marking their inaugural collaboration on green vehicles.
The company has yet to reveal the pricing of the Suzuki e Vitara model.
