Upcoming Made-in-India Maruti e-Vitara EV Export to Japan After 2025 Launch

Upcoming made-in-India Maruti e-Vitara EV is set for launch in 2025 and export to Japan, marking a big step in Maruti’s global EV plans.

Get ready for some exciting news from Maruti Suzuki! They're not just launching their very first electric car, the e-Vitara, here in India soon (around September 2025), but they're also planning to export it all the way to Japan!

India Makes - Japan Takes

That's right, the e-Vitara electric SUV, which will be built right here in India at Maruti's factory in Gujarat, is going to be exported to Japan, Maruti Suzuki's home country. This is a pretty big deal!

It shows how important Maruti's Indian manufacturing is. The e-Vitara will be the fourth car made in India by Maruti to be sold in Japan. The other three are the Fronx, the Baleno, and the popular Jimny 5-door (which is called the Jimny Nomad over there and is apparently so popular it has a two-year waiting list!).

Making cars in India and sending them to Japan highlights the quality and trust in Indian manufacturing. Japan is already one of the top places Maruti exports its Indian-made cars to.

What is the e-Vitara?

This is Maruti's first big step into the world of all-electric cars. They showed it off earlier this year, and it looks promising. Here’s a quick peek at what we know:

• Platform: It's built on a special electric car platform called Heartect-e.

• Wheels: It rides on stylish 18-inch alloy wheels.

• Battery Choices: You'll likely get two battery options:

• A 49 kWh battery (good for city driving).

• A larger 61 kWh battery that could give you a driving range of over 500 kilometers on a single charge! That's quite impressive.

• Charging: It will come with a smart home charger you can control remotely. Plus, you'll be able to use fast DC chargers found at Maruti dealerships for quicker top-ups.

Packed with Features and Safety

Maruti seems to be taking safety seriously with the e-Vitara. It's expected to come with 7 airbags as standard, that’s great news!

Higher-end versions will even get fancy Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) technology, which includes features that help with driving and safety.

Other cool features mentioned include:

• The latest Suzuki Connect system (for connected car features).

• A Harman Infinity sound system for great music.

• A driver's seat that adjusts in 10 different ways.

• Rear seats that can slide and recline for passenger comfort.

What's Next for Maruti EVs?

Maruti is being careful about jumping fully into electric cars. They want to see how well the e-Vitara does in India first. If people love it, we might see electric versions of other popular Maruti cars like the Fronx EV or even an electric Wagon R in the future.

For now, Maruti is focusing on both hybrid cars (which mix petrol and electric power) and fully electric cars like the e-Vitara. It’s an exciting time for Maruti fans and anyone looking for an electric car in India!

So, keep an eye out for the Maruti e-Vitara launch next year. It's not just a new car for India; it's a symbol of Indian manufacturing heading to the global stage, even to the heart of Suzuki's home in Japan!