Maruti Suzuki 1 Lakh EV Charging Goal: All the Key Details
- Big target: Over 1 lakh (100,000) EV charging points by 2030—Maruti’s own network.
- First electric car: e Vitara – launching soon with good range and smart features.
- Partnerships: Works with 13 charging companies; already has 2,000 points in 1,100 cities.
- App for customers: e for me app—find stations, pay, and get special offers.
- Focus areas: Highways and expressways—chargers every 5-10 km in the top 100 cities.
- Ownership help: Battery-as-a-Service—rent a battery to save money; subscription plans; assured buyback.
- Service support: 1,500 EV-ready workshops; doorstep service with 500 special vans.
- Export success: e Vitara made in Gujarat, has already been sent to Europe (100+ countries planned).
- MD quote: Hisashi Takeuchi—”Two ways to help: great-range cars and a strong charging system for peace of mind.”
- Market challenge: There are only 30,000 public chargers in India now—Maruti wants to lead.
Maruti Suzuki Plans Huge Charging Network: 1 Lakh Points by 2030 to Help Electric Cars Win in India
Maruti Suzuki is India‘s top car company. They sell more than 2 million cars every year. Now, they want to lead in electric cars too. On December 4, 2025, Maruti’s MD and CEO, Hisashi Takeuchi, shared a big plan. The company will build over 1 lakh electric vehicle charging points by 2030. This is their own network. It will make owning an electric car simple and worry-free for everyone.
Maruti is late to the electric car game. Companies like Tata Motors and Mahindra started earlier. Tata is now the biggest electric car seller in India. But Maruti has a smart plan. They will use their huge showroom network and service centres to grow fast. Their first electric SUV, the e Vitara, will launch soon. It is made in Gujarat and already exported to Europe.
Why Charging Points Matter So Much
Many people like electric cars because they are clean and cheap to run. But the biggest problem is charging. Right now, India has only about 30,000 public charging stations. This is not enough for long trips or big cities. Maruti wants to change that. Their 1 lakh points will be in highways, cities, and small towns. This will help people trust electric cars more.
Takeuchi said, “We have two main ways to help customers: first, cars with excellent driving range; second, a strong EV system that gives convenience and peace of mind.” He added that the e For Me app will make everything easy. Customers can find chargers, pay with one tap, and get special benefits.
Maruti’s Smart Ways to Own an Electric Car
Maruti knows buying an electric car can feel expensive. So they offer easy options:
- Battery-as-a-Service: Pay less at first. Rent the battery like a phone plan. This cuts the big upfront cost.
- Subscription plans: Drive the car for a monthly fee. No big down payment.
- Assured buyback: Maruti promises to buy the car back after a few years at a good price.
These plans make electric cars fit every budget. Families, taxi drivers, and companies can all choose.
Service and Support Everywhere
Maruti has over 4,500 showrooms and 5,500 service centres across India. They are turning 1,500 workshops into EV-ready spots. More than 1,50,000 staff are trained to handle electric cars. For busy owners, Maruti offers doorstep service with 500 special vans. If your e Vitara needs a check, help comes to your home.
e Vitara: The Star of Maruti’s Electric Future
The e Vitara is Maruti’s first electric SUV. It has two battery sizes: 49 kWh for shorter drives and 61 kWh for long trips. The bigger one gives up to 500 km range. It has modern features like a big touchscreen, ventilated seats, and safety tools. Maruti will export it to 100+ countries. In August 2025, they had already sent 2,900 units to Europe.
Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer for Marketing and Sales, said, “We focus on highways and expressways. Chargers every 5-10 km in the top 100 cities. This builds trust for long drives.”
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India’s Electric Car Journey and Maruti’s Role
India wants 30 percent of new cars to be electric by 2030. Charging stations are key to this dream. With only 30,000 points now, Maruti’s 1 lakh plan will make a huge difference. It will help Tata, Mahindra, and new players like VinFast grow too.
Maruti is not just making cars. They are building the full electric world—from factories to chargers to service. With the e Vitara and this charging push, Maruti Suzuki is ready to lead India’s green car revolution.
Source: financialexpress.com
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