Suzuki's Small EV to Hit the Road in 2027 with a Rp400 Million Sticker Price

JAKARTA - Suzuki is preparing to expand its electric vehicle line by introducing a compact-sized electric car aimed at the European market. The model, which is a production version of the Vision e-Sky concept, is scheduled to launch in spring 2027 and will be marketed in a number of European countries.

The presence of this new model will bring Suzuki into the competition in the segment of small electric cars with affordable prices which are now increasingly crowded. The vehicle is rumored to have smaller dimensions than the Suzuki Swift which has a length of 3,860 mm.

Meanwhile, the concept version of the Vision e-Sky is designed to follow the kei car regulations in Japan with a length of only 3,395 mm. In terms of design, the production version is expected to undergo no major changes compared to the concept car.

Suzuki is likely to only make improvements to the bumper, lamp design, use of conventional door handles, and larger-sized rearview mirrors to suit mass production.

Suzuki UK boss David Kateley expressed his optimism about the model's arrival. "Battery electric vehicles in the A segment are very important. This is a newcomer in a different segment for us and I am very excited about the prospects," he said, as quoted by Autocar, Wednesday, July 15.

Until now, Suzuki has not revealed technical specifications, including electric motor power and battery capacity to be used. However, the concept version is claimed to be able to travel more than 270 kilometers on a single charge.

The figure is slightly better than the Renault Twingo E-Tech which offers a WLTP range of up to 263 kilometers, and the Honda Super-N which can travel up to 206 kilometers in a combined cycle.

In terms of price, this electric car is said to be marketed with a price tag of under 20,000 pounds or around Rp484 million. This position makes it compete directly with the Renault Twingo E-Tech and Honda Super-N.

In the same class, the Dacia Spring is estimated to be priced from around £16,000 or around Rp387 million, while the production version of the Volkswagen ID.Every1 is targeted to have a price of around £17,000 or around Rp411 million.

In addition to strengthening the electric vehicle portfolio, the presence of this model is also a strategic step for Suzuki to meet increasingly stringent emission regulations in Europe and the UK. Currently, the Japanese manufacturer is still relying on mild-hybrid and hybrid technology in most of its products, while the e Vitara is the only pure electric car that has been marketed.