Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Suzuki Motor Plant in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Tuesday to inaugurate the localized production of hybrid battery electrodes and flag off exports of Maruti Suzuki’s first global battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e-VITARA, to more than 100 countries, including Japan and several European nations.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Today is a special day in India’s quest for self-reliance and being a hub for green mobility. At the programme in Hansalpur, e-VITARA will be flagged off. This Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) is made in India and will be exported to over a hundred nations. In a big boost to our battery ecosystem, production of hybrid battery electrodes will also commence at a plant in Gujarat.”
“On 26th August, at around 10:30 a.m., Prime Minister will inaugurate localized production of hybrid battery electrodes and flag-off Battery electric vehicle exports to 100 countries at Hansalpur, Ahmedabad. He will also address the gathering on the occasion,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
Marking a significant milestone for India’s EV and battery ecosystem, localized production of hybrid battery electrodes will commence at the TDS Lithium-Ion Battery plant, a joint venture between Toshiba, Denso, and Suzuki. With this development, more than 80% of the battery value will now be manufactured domestically, advancing India’s clean energy and manufacturing goals.
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, unveiled the e-VITARA in January 2025 at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. With an annual production capacity of 2.6 million units across four Indian plants, the company exported over 3.32 lakh vehicles and sold 19.01 lakh units in the domestic market in FY25. Commercial production of the e-VITARA begins today at the Hansalpur facility.
With this milestone, India will serve as Suzuki’s global manufacturing hub for electric vehicles. These initiatives align with the government’s broader vision of positioning India as a global hub for electric mobility, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure development, while also strengthening the goal of becoming Aatmanirbhar in green energy.
In the railway sector, the Prime Minister will also dedicate projects worth nearly ₹1,400 crore, including the ₹530 crore doubling of the 65 km Mahesana–Palanpur railway line.
(With inputs from IANS)