Key Highlights
- Maruti Suzuki eWX trademarked
- Design patent revealed
- Will be a sub 4m compact EV
Maruti Suzuki will be kicking off its EV venture with the eVX electric SUV in India. Some recent rumors suggested a delayed launch timeline for the eVX which now is anticipated to arrive during the festive season in 2025. And it seems that Maruti is making space for its second EV model already. The developments comes with the eWX patent images making way online.
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Maruti Suzuki eWX Patent Clearance
Maruti Suzuki eWX will be a compact electric car whose showcasing has already been done at the 2023 Tokyo Motor Show. The second EV has been granted patent which confirms its arrival in the Indian market. Of course, it will debut post the eVX considering its still a long way from hitting the production bay.
The images of the eWX EV’s design patent is same as the concept model. The compact boxy design seems a newer version of the Waganor. But this could be just mere resemblance between the design language and not indeed the EV rebadging. Looking at the images, the vertical LED headlamps and the updated grille highlights the EV-centric design attributes of the eWX.
The compact EV’s patent images further shows ORVMs mounted on the A-pillar and an extended windshield merging with the roofline. The eWX is also seen with standard full covered wheel caps instead of alloy wheels. However, this is just a patent image and it could feature different set of wheels with the production-ready models.
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Maruti eWX EV: Full Details Known So Far
Maruti eWX is still in the development stage which is why limited information is available on its powertrain and specs. But since the eWX is a compact electric car and likely an affordable offering, it is likely to feature a single electric motor setup mounted on the front or rear axle. The battery information is also at large but it is expected to make a run of up to 230 km on a full battery charge.