Introduction

Maruti Suzuki has dispatched 6,068 units of the e Vitara in its first two months of exports, a great start to the company’s EV journey and a clear focus on e Vitara exports.

Milestone overview

Maruti’s e Vitara export programme began in August with over 2,900 units in the first month and momentum continued in September to reach 6,068 units cumulatively. This is an exports-first strategy to seed key global markets before the domestic launch.

Heritage and evolution

As Suzuki’s first global strategic BEV built in India, the e Vitara connects a long export heritage with a new electric chapter. Production at Hansalpur, Gujarat facility makes India the hub of Suzuki’s EV journey and global supply chain.

Where the e Vitara is headed

Initial shipments sailed from Pipavav Port to 12 European countries – UK, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Austria and Belgium. The company plans to expand to 100+ countries as capacity scales.

Platform and key highlights

• All-new dedicated EV architecture: HEARTECT-e platform for safety, rigidity and packaging efficiency.
• Global-ready tuning: Design, technology and performance for various markets and regulations.
• India-built, world-focused: Exclusive manufacturing at Hansalpur for exports-first launch cadence.

Specifications snapshot

• Architecture: Dedicated EV platform (HEARTECT-e).
• Powertrain: Battery electric drivetrain for European compliance.
• Safety and dynamics: Calibrated for agile steering and stable ride on European roads.

Market context

Maruti’s approach is different from domestic-first EV rollouts by competitors, using exports to validate quality, build brand equity and de-risk scale-up. This strategy also aligns with Make in India by anchoring advanced EV manufacturing in India and reaching mature EV markets.

Expert commentary

Maruti leadership has called the start of e Vitara exports as a proud moment that requires world-class execution in technology, design, safety and performance. National leadership has termed the programme as a Make in India initiative and deepening India-Japan industrial ties.

Comparative landscape

• Go-to-market: Exports-first vs competitors going local first.* Footprint: One India hub for Europe and beyond vs multiple plants for regional models.
• Scale: Early volumes for broader market coverage by 2026.

Why it matters

6,068 units in two months sets a base for India-made EVs to compete in European markets. It also signals Maruti’s intent to build an EV export franchise that can accelerate global reach and future domestic adoption.

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Next

More European allocations, validation in other RHD and LHD markets, production ramp ups as components and regulations permit. Domestic launch to follow once export pipelines stabilise and local ecosystem is ready.

Closing note

The e Vitara’s strong export start blends heritage with a forward-looking EV vision – an early marker that Make in India can travel far, and fast, in the electric era.