Suzuki Jimny EV May Arrive by 2026 As Per Reports!
The Indian version from Maruti Suzuki will have a follow-up with a 3-door EV
Is the Jimny EV Arriving Soon- The Suzuki Jimny EV seems to be a future reality, with one announced for the European market. The car’s silhouette was seen on a Suzuki announcement for upcoming European EVs
Why It Makes Perfect Sense- Taking the EV route will be a sensible move from Suzuki since the 3-door Jimny could be a popular proposition in the European market. The Jimny is currently sold only as a commercial vehicle in this market, owing to the higher CO2 footprint
What Suzuki will do first- Suzuki will first launch the Jimny three-door model in Europe according to reports. This will be the precursor to a five-door model that will be produced in the Indian market
How the Odds Stack Up- Conversion of a body-on-frame SUV into an EV will pose several hurdles including the compact dimensions of the Jimny itself. Both Suzuki and Maruti may be likely to install the battery pack within the frame
What the Jimny EV May Come with- A 60 kWh battery pack may be used for the Jimny EV while double-deck battery modules may also be used accordingly. The battery may also be positioned below the frame with a protector