Suzuki goes electric: This tiny EV promises 310 km on one charge
Suzuki has entered Japan’s small EV market with the e-Sky, offering a 310 km claimed range, 26kWh LFP battery and a subsidised price that could hint at its India EV plans.
- Oct 10, 2026,
- Updated Oct 10, 2026 6:00 AM IST
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Electric Debut
Suzuki has finally entered Japan's small electric passenger-car market with the e-Sky, after focusing largely on hybrid vehicles. The compact EV is designed as an entry-level model and could become an important part of Suzuki's broader electric strategy in the coming years.
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310km Range
The e-Sky gets a 26kWh LFP battery pack and claims a range of 310 km under the WLTC cycle. Suzuki says the use of LFP technology helps keep costs under control, while its dedicated HEARTECT-e platform integrates the battery, motor, inverter and reduction gear.
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Subsidy Shock
The e-Sky is offered in A and X variants, priced at 2.12 million yen and 2.79 million yen respectively, equivalent to around ₹12.97 lakh and ₹17.07 lakh. After Japan's 568,000-yen CEV subsidy, the base version effectively falls to about ₹9.48 lakh.
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Japan Rival
Suzuki's new EV will face competition from the BYD Racco, which entered Japan in July this year. The e-Sky is expected to reach Japanese showrooms by November 16, with Suzuki targeting sales of around 1,000 units a month in its home market.
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India Possibility
The e-Sky could eventually have relevance for India, although an Indian launch has not been confirmed in the provided material. Suzuki is expected to use its eWX concept as the basis for an Indian-market EV, with the concept already patented in the country.