TL; DR
- Initially, the e-Vitara was supposed to enter mass production by September 2024. However, due to software and battery supply issues, the company delayed production until February 2025.
- Now, R.C. Bhargava, the chairman of Maruti Suzuki in India, has confirmed that the e-Vitara is further delayed by a few months.
One of the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year, Maruti Suzuki’s e-Vitara, has been delayed. This is not the first time the automaker has delayed the launch of its first electric vehicle.
Maruti Suzuki’s e-Vitara Was Supposed To Go Official In Q1 2025
Initially, the e-Vitara was supposed to enter mass production by September 2024. However, due to software and battery supply issues, the company delayed production until February 2025.
After the initial delay, the vehicle was expected to hit the roads by the end of March or early April. In fact, we also saw the model arriving at some dealerships toward the end of February, but the company didn’t announce an official launch.
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Now, The Vehicle Will Debut By Q3 2025
Now, R.C. Bhargava, the chairman of Maruti Suzuki in India, has confirmed that the e-Vitara is further delayed by a few months. According to the executive, e-Vitara’s deliveries will only commence by the end of September 2025, about five months from now.
The chairman also confirmed that the company plans to export most of this year’s local production, around 70,000 units, with only a small number reserved for sales in India.
A Majority of e-Vitara Units Are Earmarked for Export
A few months ago, the company said that about 50% of the units manufactured at the Gujarat plant would be reserved for exports, but it now appears that the portion has been revised.
The news comes as a disappointment for prospective buyers, especially those who’ve already booked the vehicle by submitting a token of Rs. 25,000. Since the e-Vitara is delayed, Toyota’s Urban Cruiser EV is expected to arrive at a later date.
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