While Bajaj Auto has become the first global automaker to sell an electric scooter. Suzuki Motorcycle India is hoping to catch up soon and is planning to launch its first hybrid two-wheeler by 2021. An Autocar India report states.
As reported earlier. Suzuki Motorcycle India has already built an electric concept scooter and plans to start developing it this year. Currently, the company is studying trends and gathering as much information as possible around the EV market in India.
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Suzuki Motorcycle India has already climbed the ladder, gaining a spot as India’s third-highest scooter seller overtaking Hero Motor Corp. Aiming to replicate the success with its EV offerings. The company’s scooter range. For instance, it consists of just two versions–Access 125 and Burgman Lane.
Electric two-wheelers are a part of Suzuki Motorcycle India’s long-term strategy. The company plans to expand its motorcycle range soon with a slew of premium models. A new quarter-liter motorcycle (most likely the Intruder 250) will include in the closest new releases. There is also a chance that the SV650 roadster could be introduced in India.
The firm is currently studying trends and gathering as much information as possible about the EV market in India. Interestingly, the company is also setting up charging infrastructure in talks with Maruti Suzuki. They plan to make use of the large network of the automaker.
It hopes to replicate its EV offerings with success. The company’s scooter portfolio, for the record. Consists of only two models – Access 125 and Burgman Street.
Suzuki Motorcycle India has already climbed the ladder and consolidated its spot as India’s third-highest scooter seller to overtake Hero Motor Corp.
Because a new quarter-liter motorcycle will among the most imminent new launches. So, there is also the possibility that the SV650 roadster could be introduced in India.
