Key Highlights
- Maruti Suzuki Jimny electric version ruled out
- Might be cancelled entirely
- Only petrol variant’s production to continue
Maruti Suzuki recently unveiled its first electric four wheeler and its not the eVX. Rather, the company is using the e-Vitara badging for the upcoming electric car which has been showcased officially at the Milan auto show. Maruti is expected to commence its EV sales starting 2025 in India and will add on new models to its electric fleet gradually. Out of all, the Jimny electric is what everyone has been eagerly waiting for. But seems like, Maruti has just dropped the plans to launch the electric version of its most popular 4WD model. Know all the developments here:
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Maruti Suzuki Jimny Electric Variant Dropped?
Ever since Maruti introdcued Jimny in India, it became a hotshot in the 4×4 segment. The lightweigt and compact 4WD SUV has turned out to be a truly potential off-roader vehicle. And with Maruti gradually making its shit towards electrification, the rumors indicating the Jimny electric variant’s launch flooded the internet.
Some reports even indicated the launch of the Jimny electric variant before 2030. However, no official nod was given from the company or any industry source backing these rumors. Now, if we go by the latest developments, Maruti has apparently dropped its plan to manufacture and launch the electric variant of th Jimny SUV. The insight has been shared by the company’s CEO Toshihiro Suzuki. But what exactly has been the reason for this move? Below are some speculations.
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Reason For Cancellation?
During the global showcasing of the e-Vitara, Toshihiro Suzuki suggested that the electric version of Jimney will possibly not see the light of the day in the coming reason. And the primary reason for it is said to be the SUV’s weight. In a statement, Suzuki said, “If you talk about the Jimny EV, I think it would ruin the best part of the Jimny.” Adding on he quoted, “I think the core strength of the Jimny is the right weight.”
Considering the powertrain used in EVs are relatively heavier when combined with the battery pack, the Jimny might not be as capable as the ICE counterpart. And this is the primary reason why Maruti Suzuki have dropped the plans to bring an all-electric version of the Jimny in India as well as the global markets.
