Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved a major milestone, crossing 50,000 cumulative exports of its electric vehicles since global shipments began in August 2025. Centered on the e-Vitara—the company’s first global battery electric vehicle (BEV)—the model is produced exclusively at Maruti Suzuki’s flagship manufacturing base in Hansalpur, Gujarat.
The e-Vitara is currently exported to nearly 50 countries, including major mature markets such as the UK, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, and Japan, with Europe remaining its largest overseas destination.
Key Highlights & Performance Metrics
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Dominant Export Market Share: Data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) reveals that Maruti Suzuki accounted for nearly 93% of India’s electric passenger vehicle exports during the April–September 2026 period.
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Overall Passenger Vehicle Leadership: Beyond EVs, Maruti Suzuki holds over 50% of India’s total passenger vehicle export market, sending 16 distinct models across nearly 120 countries.
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Global Footprint Target: The e-Vitara was engineered with global standards in mind, designed for ultimate distribution across more than 100 international markets.
Strategic Importance of the Hansalpur Plant
The Hansalpur facility in Gujarat has established itself as the operational hub for Maruti Suzuki’s electrification and export strategy:
| Metric | Details |
| Cumulative Investment | ₹25,288.7 Crore |
| Annual Capacity | 1 Million Vehicles (First Suzuki plant globally to reach this milestone at a single location) |
| Export Share | Generated nearly 50% of Maruti Suzuki’s total overseas shipments in FY2025–26. |
Significance for the Indian Automotive Sector
Surpassing 50,000 EV exports in just over a year highlights that Indian EV manufacturing capability now meets the stringent regulatory, quality, and technical demands of major international automotive markets including Europe and Japan. Managing Director & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi noted that this milestone positions India as a primary global hub for Suzuki’s electric vehicle manufacturing roadmap.
