Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced that its first global battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e Vitara, will go on sale in Japan on January 16, 2026. The electric SUV was initially unveiled in Milan in November 2024 and showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in India in January 2025.
Built on a new skateboard platform codenamed 40PL, co-developed with Toyota, the e-Vitara features a boxy silhouette with 18-inch wheels, tri-slash LED lights at the front and rear, and a front-fender-mounted charging port. The SUV measures 4,275 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, and 1,640 mm in height, offering a spacious interior and modern exterior styling. Customers can choose from 10 exterior colours, including four dual-tone options.
The e-Vitara will be offered with two battery capacities — 49 kWh and 61 kWh — and three power variants: 144 bhp, 171 bhp, and 181 bhp. The 144 bhp and 171 bhp models feature 2WD with 189 Nm torque, while the 181 bhp variant includes four-wheel drive with an additional rear electric motor producing 64 bhp. The vehicle incorporates Suzuki’s ALLGRIP-e electric 4WD system, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display, and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for enhanced safety.
Production of the e-Vitara is already underway in India, with the first export consignment flagged off from Gujarat on August 26, 2025. Around 2,900 units have been shipped to 12 European markets, including the UK, Germany, France, Sweden, and Norway, and Suzuki plans to expand exports to over 100 countries.
The Indian launch of the e-Vitara is expected by late 2025 or early 2026, making it one of the first made-in-India electric SUVs for global markets. Suzuki’s HEARTECT-e platform and advanced drivetrain technology position the e-Vitara as a competitive offering in the growing global electric SUV segment.
The launch in Japan marks a significant step in Suzuki’s global electrification strategy, aimed at providing sustainable mobility solutions while leveraging Indian manufacturing capabilities to serve international markets.
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