Maruti Suzuki India has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 50,000 units in cumulative exports of its Made-in-India electric cars since commencing global shipments in August 2025. The company's premier global battery electric model, the Maruti e Vitara, is manufactured exclusively at the Hansalpur plant in Gujarat and has now reached nearly 50 countries across the globe. This rapid global expansion highlights the growing manufacturing prowess of the country on the international automotive stage.
Strong Global Demand for the e Vitara
Europe continues to remain the largest export market for the company, while robust demand is also being witnessed in the UK, Norway, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland. During the April-September 2026 period, Maruti Suzuki recorded a market share of approximately 93 percent in India's electric passenger vehicle exports, based on data from SIAM. The company held its position as India's largest EV exporter in FY2025-26 and successfully maintained this leadership status through the first half of FY2026-27.
Production Strategy at the Hansalpur Facility
The e Vitara serves as Suzuki's first global battery electric vehicle, with production housed entirely within the Hansalpur facility. International shipments began concurrently with the start of production in August 2025. The model was originally developed for sales across more than 100 nations, and it has successfully established a footprint in roughly 50 of those countries to date. European nations received the earliest allocations and continue to represent the largest consumer base for the vehicle. Furthermore, the company has maintained its long-standing dominance in overall passenger vehicle exports from India.
Expanding Manufacturing Capacity
The Hansalpur facility acts as the sole manufacturing hub for Suzuki's maiden global BEV. Recently, the annual production capacity of this plant was expanded to one million vehicles, marking a first for any single facility within Suzuki's global manufacturing network. This plant remains the core foundation of the company's long-term export strategy, facilitating continuous dispatches to overseas markets.
Leadership Perspective on the Milestone
Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi noted that the initiation of e Vitara production aligned with the broader vision of Make in India promoted by the Prime Minister. Today, the company exports EVs to nearly 50 destinations, with Europe standing out as the largest recipient. This achievement reflects India's robust manufacturing capacity and its strong competitiveness in the international marketplace, according to the leadership.
