As the electrification of cars accelerates worldwide, automobile manufacturer Suzuki will launch EVs (electric vehicles) in Japan for the first time in fiscal 2023, and a new strategy to expand to six models by fiscal 2030. Announced.

According to Suzuki's new strategy announced on the 26th, the company will launch its first EV in the size of a mini vehicle in Japan next fiscal year, and will expand the lineup to six models, including compact cars, by fiscal 2030.



On the other hand, overseas, in India, the main market, we will introduce an SUV = multi-purpose sports vehicle EV, which we announced a concept car in January, in 2024.



In order to realize these strategies, the company plans to invest a total of 4.5 trillion yen in research and development costs for EV and autonomous driving technology and construction costs for EV factories over the eight years from FY2023 to FY2030. Did.



On top of that, we have set a target of doubling sales, which was approximately 3.5 trillion yen in the previous fiscal year, to 7 trillion yen in fiscal 2030.

At a press conference, President Toshihiro Suzuki said, "First, we will introduce EVs as soon as possible, and we would like to develop Suzuki's EVs while introducing second and third EVs. The price of the first EV to be introduced in Japan is said to be a minicar. Considering that, it is necessary to keep it to the 1 million yen level."