Maruti emerges top EV exporter in Q1, claims 97% share in total EV shipments from India
Maruti Suzuki dominated India's electric vehicle exports in the first quarter of FY27, accounting for 97% of total shipments. The company is focusing on global markets like the U.K. while maintaining a cautious approach to domestic EV expansion.
Why it matters
This data marks a significant shift in the Indian automotive landscape, showing a traditional manufacturer successfully pivoting to lead in EV exports.
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, which entered the electric vehicles (EV) segments last year, has exported as many as 15,210 EV units in April-June (Q1) quarter FY27, commanding a 97% share in total EV shipments from the country.
The EV market, which is dominated by Tata Motors and Mahindra, registered total exports of 15,641 units in the review period, as per available industry data.
The company, which is the market leader in the passenger vehicles (PV) segment, had in August 2025 introduced e Vitara and since then, more than 41,000 units have been exported to 47 countries with the U.K. being the top destination.
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