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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara to Be Exported to Over 100 Countries: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off Maruti Suzuki’s e-VITARA electric vehicle, set to be exported to over 100 countries and inaugurate local production of hybrid battery electrodes in Gujarat to support India’s EV and battery manufacturing.
Keshav Rajput
Updated Aug 26, 2025, 05:16 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki e-VITARA to Be Exported to Over 100 Countries: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted “Today is a special day in India’s quest for self-reliance and being a hub for green mobility. At the programme in Hansalpur, e Vitara will be flagged off. This Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) is made in India and will be exported to over a hundred nations. In a big boost to our battery ecosystem, production of hybrid battery electrodes will also commence at a plant in Gujarat.”
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During his visit to Gujarat on August 25–26, Modi is scheduled to flag off Maruti Suzuki’s e Vitara electric vehicle at the Hansalpur plant in Ahmedabad. The vehicle, produced in India, is set to be exported to over 100 countries, including Europe and Japan.
At the same event, he will inaugurate the localized production of hybrid battery electrodes at the TDS Lithium-Ion Battery plant, a joint venture between Toshiba, Denso and Suzuki. The plant is expected to produce over 80 percent of the battery components locally, boosting India’s EV manufacturing ecosystem.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Overview
The e Vitara was initially showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo as 'eVX' and later on unveiled at the 2025 Auto Expo, it will compete with vehicles such as the Mahindra XEV 9e, Mahindra BE6, Tata Harrier EV, Hyundai Creta Electric and MG ZS EV.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Battery
The SUV will be available with two battery options: 49 kWh and 61 kWh and three power outputs: 144 bhp, 171 bhp and 181 bhp. The 144 bhp and 171 bhp versions will have 189 Nm torque and two-wheel drive, while the 181 bhp variant will provide 300 Nm torque with four-wheel drive. The 4WD model will feature an additional rear electric motor producing 64.36 bhp, with a reported range exceeding 500 km.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Features and Safety
The e Vitara will include an AllGrip-e electric four-wheel drive system with independent front and rear eAxles. A trail mode will help maintain traction on uneven surfaces by controlling torque and braking. In terms of safety, it gets Level 2 assisted driver systems (ADAS) and seven airbags. Additional specifications include ventilated seats, 10-way electrical seat adjustments and 18-inch alloy wheels.
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