The long-awaited evX battery electric vehicle from Suzuki will be the first BEV for the market, it will be unveiled on November 4, 2024, at the Milan Auto Show. Suzuki has been the most reliable compact cars and motorcycle manufacturer, leaping into the market for electric vehicles. Thereby focusing on attracting eco-sensitive customers and setting a benchmark in the compact SUV range.
Toyota President Koji Sato further said, “We are jointly working on this BEV platform for the evX with Suzuki. It’s another step forward in our partnership toward a carbon-neutral society with electrified choices. This cooperation enables us to offer a range of options to global customers.”
Key Features and Specifications of the Suzuki evX
- City-Friendly Design with Ample Space: This Suzuki evX boasts of an aerodynamic design with compact size suitable for city driving. It is about 4.3 meters in length, around 2.6 meters of wheelbase.
- Powertrain and Amazing Range: Under the bonnet, the Suzuki evX will be powered by a powerful 60 kWh battery that will have an impressive single-charge range of 550 kilometers. It is one of the strongest opponents to the electric SUV in the market.
Technology with Sustainability in Mind
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): Adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistant, and automatic emergency breaking for safety purposes
- Modern Infotainment: An advanced infotainment system connected with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Eco-Friendly Interiors: Suzuki has promised to use eco-friendly material in the interior of evX for the mini-car.
Suzuki Global Production and Ambitious Market Plans
Suzuki is ramping up production of the evX at its world-class facility in Gujarat, India. The company has been preparing to start small-scale exports to key markets from March 2025. In addition, Suzuki gets more favorable input cost due to its Indian production. The car manufacturer wants to price the evX competitively when it debuts. The evX is expected to be competitively priced between ₹ 20 lakh and ₹ 25 lakh. It should be available to EV buyers for a premium experience without such a heavy price tag. Standing on a tremendous platform of performance, range, and superlative features with established players like the Tata Nexon EV, MG ZS EV, and Hyundai’s upcoming Creta EV, this will be a niche.
Chairman of Suzuki Osamu Suzuki said, “The evX not only ignited curiosity among customers but also grabbed the attention of many prominent leaders in the automotive business.” He added “The evX represents our entry into electric vehicles and symbolizes our promise to sustainable mobility solutions. We feel that this car is going to be a product, which is going to excite consumers who are keen on practical yet innovative solutions in electric vehicles.”
Along with innovation and aggressive pricing, Suzuki’s brand image would lead to the evX carrying ample strength to dominate the electric vehicle space. Now, everybody waits for the Milan Auto Show, where Suzuki will introduce its entry into electric mobility, ushering in a new chapter of glorious history.
ELCTRIK Speaks
Suzuki evX isn’t a car but a statement: it’s the compact electric SUV which Suzuki is toiling hard towards a greener tomorrow, and what an exciting step into an emerging electric vehicle market in full steam. All eyes are peeled now with the launch to happen on November 4 as Suzuki gears up this model, promising to pave the future for affordable electric mobility, both within India and more broadly.
