India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, is making bold moves in the EV space—and its latest milestone proves it. With the global push toward electrification, the company’s first electric SUV, the eVitara, has already hit international roads.
Here’s everything you need to know:
1. 🚢 6,068 Units Exported in Just 2 Months
Between August and september 2025, maruti Suzuki successfully exported 6,068 units of the eVitara BEV. This marks a strong start for the automaker’s entry into the electric vehicle export market.
2. ⚙️ Manufactured in Gujarat’s Mega Facility
All exported eVitaras are being produced at maruti Suzuki’s cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Gujarat. This plant has been developed as Suzuki Motor Corporation’s global hub for EV production, ensuring high-quality standards for international markets.
3. 🌍 Global Strategy in Action
The exports highlight Maruti Suzuki’s role in Suzuki's global EV strategy. The company aims to make india a central player in EV manufacturing, not just for the domestic market, but for key international destinations as well.
4. 🚗 eVitara BEV: What Is It?
The eVitara BEV is maruti Suzuki’s first battery electric SUV, blending the trusted Vitara platform with clean technology. While not yet launched in india, it features:
Modern SUV styling
Advanced battery tech
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International-grade build quality
5. 🌱 India as an EV Export Powerhouse
This development is part of a larger movement to position india as a major EV export base, especially to markets in Europe, Latin America, and Africa, where demand for compact and affordable EVs is rising.
6. 📈 Boost to Make-in-India Initiative
The eVitara’s export success strengthens the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision. It showcases how indian manufacturing can meet global EV standards and scale.
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While maruti hasn’t confirmed an official launch date for the eVitara in India, the export success suggests the company is testing waters abroad before a full domestic rollout—likely in mid to late 2026.
Final Thoughts:
With the eVitara BEV, maruti Suzuki is not just entering the EV game—it’s playing to win globally. As the company ramps up production and eyes new markets, the electric SUV’s growing presence overseas could signal big things ahead for the indian EV landscape.
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