Maruti Suzuki Sets Stage for Electric SUV Production in Gujarat
In a strategic move, leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has spoken plans to manufacture its upcoming electric SUV at the Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Ltd (SMG) plant in Hansalpur, Gujarat. The facility, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki, will witness the wing of a new plant defended to electric vehicle (EV) production, marking a significant step towards the company’s foray into the electric vehicle segment.
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Rahul Bharti, Maruti Suzuki Executive Director (Corporate Affairs), shared the heady news, highlighting that the first electric SUV is slated for launch in the financial year 2024-25. The new production line at the SMG facility will play a crucial role in the manufacturing of this high-specification SUV, featuring an impressive 550 km range on a single tuition and a robust 60-kilowatt-hour battery.
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Bharti emphasized that the new EV, once produced in the SMG plant, will moreover wilt part of the company’s export portfolio. This move aligns with the parent company’s transferral to electric vehicle manufacturing in Gujarat. Suzuki Motor Corporation, Maruti Suzuki’s parent firm, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government in March 2022, committing an investment of Rs 3,100 crore for EV manufacturing at the Hansalpur plant.
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“The EV concept car has once been unveiled, showcasing its capabilities as a robust SUV with an impressive range. While the word-for-word production volume has not been finalized, the visitor is gearing up for a significant venture into the electric vehicle segment,” stated Bharti.
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In an spare milestone, Maruti Suzuki prestigious the SMG plant’s victory of surpassing 3 million cumulative production units. The three-millionth car rolled off the production line on December 4, marking a significant victory for the manufacturing facility. The Hansalpur plant has an yearly production topics of 7.5 lakh units and currently manufactures popular models such as Baleno, Swift, Dzire, Fronx, and Tour S.
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Bharti did not unroll the specific topics of the fourth plant designated for manufacturing the electric vehicle. However, this unvigilant move reflects Maruti Suzuki’s transferral to innovation, sustainability, and a significant role in shaping the future of the automotive industry. The company’s visualization to export the EV manufactured in Gujarat remoter positions it as a key player in the global electric vehicle market.
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This minutiae moreover underscores Maruti Suzuki’s role in contributing to India’s transition towards cleaner and greener mobility solutions.
Maruti Suzuki to export made-in-India eVX. The ground-up electric SUV, which will be built at the company's Gujarat plant, will have a high amount of localised content, including batteries https://t.co/BZXWsYbVgc pic.twitter.com/fpzDMeDi5o
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