Maruti Suzuki’s Most Affordable Electric Car: eWX EV Design Patented in India
At the Auto Expo 2023, Maruti Suzuki, which has a history of being conservative when introducing new technology, unveiled its eVX electric SUV concept. Parent firm Suzuki unveiled the eWX concept EV at the Bangkok International Motor Show; it was later on show at the Japan Mobility Show. Suzuki recently submitted an Indian patent application for the eWX concept. The Suzuki eWX is primarily an electric hatchback, even though Suzuki labels it an EV mini-wagon.
Compact and Compliant: The eWX Concept
The eWX concept, measuring just 3.4 meters in length, adheres to Japan’s Kei car restrictions. Its boxy, tallboy design takes cues from the Wagon R but is even smaller than the S-Presso sold in India. As a concept, the patented version lacks headlamps, features a curved windshield extending beyond the A-pillars, and omits B-pillars. It also includes body cladding and fully covered wheel caps.
Anticipated Specifications
While Suzuki hasn’t disclosed the eWX’s detailed specifications, it is expected to feature a standard single-motor setup. The company previously suggested that this concept could achieve a range of 230 km, which positions it as a practical urban vehicle.
Launch Details
Maruti has yet to announce specific details about the eWX’s launch in India. However, Autocar previously reported that an eWX-based hatchback would join Maruti’s lineup around 2026-27. This hatchback, designed to compete with the Tiago EV and MG Comet EV, will be built on the heavily localized K-EV platform.
Upcoming EV Models
In addition to the eWX-based hatchback, Maruti is developing the eVX mid-size electric SUV. This model will be Maruti’s first EV offering in India, aiming to directly compete with the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV. Production of the eVX SUV has been rescheduled to February 2025, a delay from the initial target of September 2024.
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