スズキ インドインドでEVイーブイ出荷しゅっか開始かいし モディモディ首相しゅしょう「100ひゃくか国かこくに輸出ゆしゅつ」

The automobile manufacturer Suzuki has started shipping EVs electric vehicles produced in India.

Prime Minister Modi, who is scheduled to visit Japan soon, attended the ceremony commemorating the shipment and strongly emphasized the economic ties with Japan.

Suzuki, whose largest market is India, is starting EV production in India from 2025, and on the 26th, began shipping electric SUVs from its factory in the western state of Gujarat.

At the ceremony commemorating the shipment, Prime Minister Modi, who is scheduled to visit Japan soon, also made an appearance and stated, From today, EVs manufactured in India will be exported to 100 countries around the world, strongly emphasizing the economic ties between India and Japan.

The EVs produced at this factory are said to be capable of traveling over 500 kilometers on a single charge, so many local media outlets gathered to cover the story.

Suzuki plans to invest 700 billion rupees, or more than 1.18 trillion yen, in its business in India over the next five to six years. President Toshihiro Suzuki said, We will continue to aim for the top market share in India and firmly fulfill our role in leading the Indian automobile market.

Regarding India, which has become the worlds third largest automobile market, competition is intensifying as various manufacturers are successively announcing their latest EV models for sale in India in an effort to expand their market share.

The number of electric passenger vehicles sold in India last year was just over 100,000, an 18% increase from the previous year.

The Indian government has announced a plan to increase the share of EVs among passenger cars sold domestically from the current approximately 2% to 30% by 2030, as a measure to address decarbonization and serious air pollution.

Japanese automakers are accelerating their investments in anticipation of growing future demand. In addition to Suzuki, Toyota Motor Corporation is also proceeding with the construction of its third plant in southern India, aiming for completion in 2026.

In addition to Japanese manufacturers, South Koreas Hyundai Motor has also announced plans to expand EV production within India, and in July, Americas Tesla opened its first showroom in the heart of Mumbai, Indias largest commercial city, to strengthen its sales.

On the other hand, tensions continue between India and China over disputed border areas, and since the Indian government has effectively restricted investment from China, the presence of Chinese manufacturers remains limited.