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Maruti Suzuki Unveils Concept Electric SUV With 550 Km Driving Range At AutoExpo 2023, Plans EV Launch By 2025

Swarajya StaffJan 11, 2023, 09:40 AM | Updated 09:40 AM IST
eVX (Pic Via Twitter)

eVX (Pic Via Twitter)


Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Wednesday (11 January) showcased the Concept Electric SUV eVX at Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida.

The 'Emotional Versatile Cruiser,' - Concept eVX is a mid-size electric SUV concept designed and developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan offering futuristic SUV design elements with an upright posture and commanding highseating.

The Concept Electric SUV eVX will be powered by a 60 kWh battery pack offering up to 550 km of driving range, the company said in a statement.

The eVX will measure 4,300 mm in length while the wheelbase will be around 2,700 mm.


Suzuki further said that the company will invest Rs 10,000 crore in India for the production of battery electric vehicles and their batteries.

Hisashi Takeuchi, managing director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “With specific emphasis on Atma Nirbhar Bharat, we have committed ourselves to bring new products, technologies, investments and set up new facilities in India. We believe in exploring a full spectrum of technologies like hybrids, CNG, bio-CNG, ethanol and electric to support Government of India’s twin objective of reducing oil-import bill and Carbon Net Zero by 2070".

"Our approach towards electric vehicles is holistic with scale and localization. The Concept eVX is Suzuki’s first global strategic Electric Vehicle, and I am excited that it debuts here in India. It brings exciting urban SUV styling through its sharp design language and as a Battery Electric Vehicle it purposefully reinforces our commitment to environment friendliness and sustainability," Takeuchi added.

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