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Suzuki Motor Corp. is expanding its Indian manufacturing plant to reach an annual capacity of one million units, with a new production line dedicated to electric vehicle production, including the e Vitara.
Suzuki Motor Corp. is significantly increasing its annual automobile production capacity at its Hansalpur plant in Gujarat, India, by 250,000 units, bringing the total to one million units. A new production line, currently under construction and slated for completion between July and September, will be specifically dedicated to the production of electric vehicles (EVs).
This strategic expansion underscores Suzuki's growing commitment to the Indian EV market. The new line, the fourth at the Hansalpur facility, will primarily focus on manufacturing the e Vitara, Suzuki's inaugural EV model. The existing line previously used for the e Vitara will be repurposed to ramp up the production of the popular Fronx compact SUV.
The move is a clear indicator of Suzuki's long-term vision for India as a key manufacturing hub for electric vehicles, aligning with the country's push towards sustainable mobility. This capacity boost will enable Suzuki to cater to the anticipated surge in demand for EVs in the Indian market.
