Maruti Suzuki’s ‘Made-in-India’ e Vitara Kicks Off Exports to Europe
In a significant milestone for India’s automotive industry, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has begun the shipment of its first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e Vitara, to Europe. Over 2,900 units of the e Vitara were dispatched from Pipavav Port in Gujarat to 12 European nations. This move solidifies India’s role as a global production hub for the new electric SUV and is a proud example of the “Make in India, Make for the World” vision.
The start of production for the e Vitara was commemorated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the company’s Hansalpur manufacturing facility in Gujarat on August 26, where he hailed Maruti Suzuki as a brand ambassador of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. According to
Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, this defining moment proves that the product is “truly world class in terms of technology, design, safety and performance”.
The All-New Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Engineered for a Global Stage
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is built on an all-new electric vehicle (EV) platform called HEARTECT-e. Its design combines a sense of advanced technology with the strength of an SUV, promising a nimble and sharp driving experience. This exclusively Indian-manufactured vehicle is not only destined for the domestic market but is also slated for export to over 100 countries worldwide.
The e Vitara was previously previewed at major international events, including in Milan, Italy, and at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi, receiving a positive reception that paved the way for its successful export rollout.
e Vitara Exports: First Stop, Europe
Maruti Suzuki’s first export consignment of its EV was shipped from Pipavav Port, Gujarat, to Europe. The countries receiving this initial batch of over 2,900 units include:
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Norway
- France
- Denmark
- Switzerland
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Austria
- Belgium
This strategic export plan highlights Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to delivering world-class products and establishing India as a significant player in the global EV market.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which company’s EV is the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara? The e Vitara is Suzuki’s first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).
2. Where is the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara manufactured? The e Vitara is exclusively manufactured at the Maruti Suzuki plant in Hansalpur, Gujarat, India.
3. Which countries are the first to receive the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara? The first shipment of the e Vitara was sent to 12 European countries: the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Austria, and Belgium.
4. How many units of the e Vitara were shipped in the first export consignment? Maruti Suzuki shipped over 2,900 units of the e Vitara in its first export consignment in August 2025.
5. What is the ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ initiative, and how does this launch relate to it? The ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ initiative is a vision to establish India as a global manufacturing and export hub. The production and export of the e Vitara, a “Made in India” product, to over 100 countries exemplifies this vision.
6. Who hailed Maruti Suzuki as a brand ambassador of ‘Make in India’? Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Maruti Suzuki as a brand ambassador of the ‘Make in India’ initiative during an event at the Hansalpur facility on August 26, 2025.
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