Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled Maruti Suzuki’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in Hansalpur, Gujarat, and launched the company’s first battery electric vehicle, the e-Vitara. The move is seen as a significant step in advancing India’s ambitions for self-reliance and leadership in green mobility.
“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,” Prime Minister Modi said during the launch ceremony.
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…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 26, 2025
The e-Vitara marks Maruti Suzuki’s entry into the battery electric segment and is designed not only for the domestic market but also for global consumers, with plans to ship the model to more than 100 countries.
Alongside the EV launch, Modi also highlighted progress in strengthening the battery manufacturing ecosystem. “In a big boost to our battery ecosystem, production of hybrid battery electrodes will also commence at a plant in Gujarat,” he added.
Industry experts believe the dual announcement underscores India’s focus on expanding its EV footprint while developing critical components domestically to reduce import dependence.
