Hybrid, CNG trump EV for now at India’s top carmaker

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has launched Victoris, a mid-size sport utility vehicle available in internal combustion (ICE), hybrid, and CNG variants, even as the company’s electric vehicle (EV) launch in the domestic market remains pending. The Victoris will be sold through the mass-market Arena dealership network, signalling Maruti’s intent to price the vehicle competitively and expand its footprint in the SUV segment, which currently accounts for less than a third of its total sales.

While the company has flagged off the production line of its electric vehicles, the timeline for the launch in the domestic market is still not clear. The company has mentioned that it is looking to launch its EV in the current financial year.