NEW DELHI: The Gujarat plant of Japanese carmaker Suzuki Motor could be used to manufacture electric cars for both Maruti and Toyota, a top Maruti Suzuki official said on Wednesday, confirming that discussions are on.
Suzuki, which is the parent of Maruti Suzuki, has been selected for benefits under the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, and may make green cars for requirements of both Maruti and Toyota.
On the prospects of manufacturing Toyota cars at Gujarat, Maruti MD & CEO Kenichi Ayukawa said, “We have to discuss with them. ” Asked for further details, he told TOI, “That part is still in discussions by Suzuki Japan. We haven’t received any final result. But we have to carefully see. ”
Ayukawa said Toyota Japan has announced an aggressive global plan for electric models, but added that he is not sure whether any of them would come into the fold of Suzuki’s Gujarat plant. “We don’t know that yet. We have no information as yet. ”
