Suzuki Motor Corporation has briefly outlined its future electric vehicle plans, which involves discontinuing a number of its combustion-powered cars as early as next year.
The Japanese brand has said that it will introduce its first fully-electric car in the second half of 2025 followed by further EV models in its range through to 2030.
In the lead up to this, Suzuki said it is in preparation to transition the brand and its dealer network to fully comply with all EU and UK legislation and will streamline its model range from the end of this year.
According to Suzuki, this means that, by early 2025 – or sooner if dealer stock depletes, the Swift Sport, Jimny LCV, Ignis and Swace will be discontinued from the model range.
The hybrid model line-up will then comprise of the Swift, Vitara, S-Cross and Across PHEV.
“The departure of these models will make room for EV and enable us to compete during a period where our sales ratio of hybrid versus EV products will drive our business,” said Dale Wyatt, Suzuki GB director of automobile.
“We’re exiting the ICE era with a focus on SUVs and new Swift, then starting in the second half of 2025 we’ll begin a period of EV growth.”
