Suzuki has announced its new business plan with a time horizon until 2030 (fiscal year). Plan that will aim for more and more; on electric cars even if other power technologies such as hybrids will not be abandoned. By that date, the Japanese automaker intends to invest 4.5 trillion yen, i.e. about 32 billion euros. More specifically, of this figure, 2 trillion yen (14 billion euros) will be used for projects related to electrification (of the 2 trillion, 500 billion yen will be invested in batteries).
Thanks to its new plan, Suzuki aims to take new steps to become carbon neutral in Japan and Europe by 2050 and in India by 2070.
NEW MODELS
On the electrification front, Suzuki has announced that a total of 17 new electric models will be launchedby fiscal year 2030. 6 will be introduced in Japan, with the first to be introduced. unveiled in fiscal year 2023. As for Europe, the first electric car will be submitted in 2024 (still a fiscal year). In the Old Continent, a total of 5 new electric models will be introduced. Finally, in India, Suzuki will bring; debut, again by 2030, 6 electric models. The first will be; presented in fiscal year 2024.
Regarding the European market, Suzuki highlighted that mainly electric SUVs and B-segment vehicles will be introduced. In Europe, Suzuki aims to arrive at a range made up of 80% electric vehicles in order to be able to adapt to environmental regulations and customer needs in each European country.
In Japan, on the other hand, in addition to electric kei cars, the manufacturer will offer a range of electric kei cars. Battery-powered compact SUVs. The goal is that of arriving for the 2030 fiscal year at a range made up of 20% battery-powered cars. In addition, new hybrid models will also be launched on the market in Japan.
As far as India is concerned, Suzuki will provide the not only electric vehicles, but also cars with internal combustion engines powered by methane, biogas and ethanol blends. On this market, in the fiscal year 2024, will make its debut; also the production version of the electric SUV anticipated recently during the Auto Expo 2023. For the 2030 fiscal year, Suzuki expects to have a range, in this country, made up of 15% cars electric.
Finally, a mention of the world of two wheels. The Japanese manufacturer has made it known that it will introduce a new model. an electric motorcycle in the 2024 fiscal year. a model oriented towards classic daily use to go from home to work and back. By fiscal year 2030, 8 electric motorcycle models will be launched. The sales mix of EV models, for that date, will be by 25%. For large displacement motorcycles, the brand is evaluating the adoption of carbon neutral fuels.
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