Modi opens Maruti Suzuki EV plant, launches eVITARA exports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Maruti Suzuki’s electric vehicle and battery plant in Hansalpur, Gujarat, and flagged off the company’s first global battery electric vehicle, the eVITARA, for export to more than 100 countries, including Europe and Japan. He also announced the start of local production of hybrid battery electrodes at a nearby facility, part of a broader push to build India into a self-reliant, green-mobility manufacturing hub. The announcements come with a substantial, multi-year investment plan from Suzuki that aims to expand India’s role in the global EV supply chain.

At the Hansalpur facility, Modi said the day marked a significant step in India’s journey toward self-reliance and becoming a hub for green mobility. He described the export of Made-in-India EVs to more than 100 countries as a milestone that reinforces the nation’s manufacturing capabilities and its place in global markets. The prime minister emphasized that the development aligns with the broader Make in India program and Make for the World, highlighting how domestic innovation and production can meet international demand.

The eVITARA, Maruti Suzuki’s first battery electric vehicle, is...