New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited has officially decided that the days of EV owners anxiously scanning highways for chargers—like treasure hunters searching for buried gold—are now over. In a historic move, the company has unveiled a massive, integrated electric mobility ecosystem built around a single digital EV charging platform: “One India, One EV Charging Platform.”
And if that wasn’t enough, Maruti Suzuki also announced collaboration agreements with 13 leading Charge Point Operators (CPOs)—because why settle for one partner when you can have a full cricket team plus one?
A Charging Network So Big, Even Google Maps Might Ask for Directions
Maruti Suzuki’s nationwide readiness includes:
- 2000+ exclusive Maruti Suzuki charging points already active
- Access to a vast pan-India partner charging network
- A target to enable 1,00,000+ public charging points by 2030
India’s largest automotive brand is essentially building the EV equivalent of an all-you-can-eat buffet—except here, your EV gets to feast on electrons.
The Great ‘e drive’: Four e Vitaras, Four Directions, One Bold Statement
To prove the network’s real-world muscle, Maruti Suzuki flagged off four e VitaraBorn EVs on a nationwide expedition covering:
- Srinagar in the north
- Kanyakumari in the south
- Bhuj in the west
- Dibrugarh in the east
Basically, if India were a compass, Maruti just sent its EVs marching in all directions to show they can charge anywhere—from deserts to snowfields, and everything in between.
Tested ‘Sand to Snow’: The e Vitara’s Extreme CV
The Made-in-India, Made-for-the-World e Vitara has:
- Survived 1 crore test kilometres
- Braved temperatures from -30°C to +60°C
- Delivered an impressive 543 km driving range*
If this EV had a résumé, HR would shortlist it in 0.5 seconds.
A Single App for All Charging Needs (And Thankfully, Just One Password to Forget)
At the heart of this EV ecosystem is the new ‘e for me’ charging app, offering:
- Locate, pay, and use chargers across all partner networks
- Smart home charging controls
- Tap-N-Charge card integration
- Infotainment mirroring for in-car charger search
- Payment through UPI or ‘Maruti Suzuki Money’
From booking your e Vitara to charging it at home or on the road, this app promises one uniform journey—something Indian public transport timetables still aspire to.
A Workforce of 1.5 Lakh EV-Ready Pros (Yes, That’s Larger Than Many Cities)
To ensure EV owners never feel stranded, confused, or existentially questioning their charger cable, Maruti Suzuki has deployed:
- 1.5 lakh specially trained EV professionals
- 1500+ EV-ready workshops across 1100 cities
If EVs had a fan club, this would be it.
Leadership Speaks (And the EV World Listens)
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, stated:
“Today, we are taking a historic step into electric mobility with full readiness. Our vast charging network addresses EV customers’ biggest concerns and boosts confidence for faster adoption.”
Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, added:
“EV charging points will be available every 5–10 km in top cities. Nationwide driving freedom is now a reality, thanks to an extensive network of DC fast chargers on key highways.”
India’s EV Moment Has Arrived
With a unified charging platform, massive partner ecosystem, EV-ready infrastructure, and a globally benchmarked SUV leading the charge, Maruti Suzuki is setting the tone for an all-electric era in India—one charger at a time.
And for once, “low battery anxiety” may soon become a phrase reserved only for smartphones.
