{"id":40132,"date":"2023-01-11T11:29:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T16:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=40132"},"modified":"2023-01-11T11:29:49","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T16:29:49","slug":"suzuki-takes-first-crack-at-an-ev-with-the-most-conceptual-of-concepts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=40132","title":{"rendered":"Suzuki takes first crack at an EV with the most conceptual of concepts"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Suzuki-EV-eVX.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Suzuki-EV-eVX.jpg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Suzuki-EV-eVX.jpg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Suzuki-EV-eVX.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Suzuki-EV-eVX.jpg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" alt=\"Suzuki EV\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p>Yes, Suzuki is still making cars. Better still, its the latest legacy automaker taking its first attempt at delivering an electric vehicle to the market. During Auto Expo 2023, Suzuki showcased the world premiere of its eVX <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/concept-car\/\">concept EV<\/a> \u2013 an SUV that\u2026 well, it looks pretty similar to a combustion EV. Here\u2019s what we know so far as the automaker looks to bring this concept to fruition.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-276291\"\/><ins class=\"adsbygoogle author_ad ad-container adsbygoogle author_ad hide-lg author-in-content\" data-ad-host=\"ca-host-pub-5506057612223327\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8939143170397121\" data-ad-format=\"auto\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Although the Suzuki brand has faded from the tops of minds for many US consumers, the Japanese automaker still operates more than 30 production facilities in over 20 countries around the globe. <\/p>\n<p>With that comes over 110 years of experience, of which it has carried over into other segments like ATVs, outboard boat motors, and motorcycles, where it remains a prominent name. The automaker still has several combustion cars in production for markets around the globe and has introduced some interesting concepts over the years (nothing recently, however).<\/p>\n<p>Suzuki\u2019s latest concept, which made its global debut today, offers the public a preview of its first ever EV\u2026 or at the very least, some iteration of it before it hits production in a couple of years. Feast your eyes on the Suzuki eVX EV.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-suzuki-debuts-ev-concept-ahead-of-production-in-2025\">Suzuki debuts EV concept ahead of production in 2025<\/h2>\n<p>Executives from Suzuki <a href=\"https:\/\/media.suzuki.co.uk\/en-gb\/releases\/833\">unveiled the eVX concept<\/a> EV in front of a crowd in India today during Auto Expo 2023. The all-electric concept is expected to evolve into the automaker\u2019s first global strategic EV, aiming for market entry in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Suzuki shared very little about this SUV that appears quite large and not so aerodynamic (but hey, they\u2019ve got two years to figure that out, right?) Here\u2019s what we do know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Length 4,300mm x Width 1,800mm x Height 1,600mm<\/li>\n<li>Battery capacity: 60 kWh<\/li>\n<li>Range: 550 km (342 miles) (modified Indian driving cycle \u2013 MIDC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not bad on range for its size, but it\u2019s tough to gauge in MIDC instead of an official EPA rating. There\u2019s also the fact this is a concept, and we\u2019d be surprised if this EV on display can do more than roll in and out of the Suzuki booth at this point. Company president Toshihiro Suzuki spoke during the premiere:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\" readability=\"10\">\n<p>I am delighted to unveil the eVX, our first global strategic EV. At the Suzuki Group, addressing global warming is a priority. We are promoting a range of global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Suzuki will continue providing valuable products to our customers around the world by optimizing them for the way different people live and drive.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It will be interesting to see how this Suzuki EV (hopefully) evolves into 2025 production. Looking forward to keeping eyes on this one.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-electrek-s-take\">Electrek\u2019s Take<\/h2>\n<p>Before you say anything in the comments below, just know what I am aware that this is merely a concept. Concepts don\u2019t usually push the needle for you loyal EV aficionados, and that\u2019s fine. <\/p>\n<p>But this is Suzuki! Creators of the\u2026 well, I can\u2019t name any of their specific car models, but I\u2019ve admittedly never been a car guy \u2013 just an EV guy. <\/p>\n<p>I genuinely forgot about this company, and this could easily be the first time we have even covered it from an automotive standpoint. That has to account for some noteworthiness, no? Genuinely, it\u2019s worth covering despite the lack of specs and its \u201ccopy-paste\u201d SUV look because we now have another legacy automaker attempting to build at least one EV. That\u2019s commendable.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it finds success remains to be seen, but Suzuki has entered the EV arena, and we\u2019re happy to have it. Would be sweeter if it upped that battery capacity, though, am I right?<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- post ad --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, Suzuki is still making cars. Better still, its the latest legacy automaker taking its first attempt at delivering an electric vehicle to the market. During Auto Expo 2023, Suzuki showcased the world premiere of its eVX concept EV \u2013 an SUV that\u2026 well, it looks pretty similar to a combustion EV. 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