Suzuki previews e-mobility concepts

Suzuki has previewed a range of electric personal mobility developments.

These include the eVX, eWX and e-EVERY concept vehicles seen at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo in late October.

The eVX is Suzuki’s first global strategic electric vehicle – about as long as the Suzuki S-Cross and slightly longer than a Vitara – incorporating electronically controlled four-wheel drive technologies.

Production of the electric SUV is expected to start in 2025.

The eVX has a dual motor, 500km range, Suzuki saying it’s good for both on-road and off-road.

The interior has a giant single screen for both driver information and entertainment and a yoke-styled steering wheel with touch-based controls.

Meanwhile the eWX mini wagon EV, with 230km range, is a practical tall box kei car concept design with a closed-off grille, C-shaped light clusters and lower bumpers with plastic cladding and yellow bumper-mounted headlights.

At 1620mm, the electric eWX is fractionally higher than a Suzuki Vitara SUV while the mini wagon’s 3395mm length is 250mm less than the Suzuki Jimny three-door SUV off roader.

The e-EVERY mini-commercial battery electric (BEV) van – jointly developed by Suzuki, Daihatsu and Toyota – has 200km range and is able to supply electricity from the vehicle in an emergency with a bidirectional capability.

It’s the same length as the eWX but displays its commercial vehicle origins with an overall height of 1890mm – 270mm more than the eWX.

Suzuki also displayed its Spacia Custom concept, a mini car with a multi-use flap in the front section of the seat cushion and a Swift concept incorporating collision mitigation braking, adaptive high beam and a driver monitoring system.

The brand presented the e-PO, a foldable 50cc equivalent electric moped, co-developed by Suzuki and Panasonic Cycle Technology.

It has three ride modes for full electric, assisted and pedal – the moped having a stronger assist function than other e-bikes and able to be used on many types of roads.

The e-choinori electric scooter and e-Burgman prototype electric scooter were also on display.

The Suzuki Senior car on show is a motorised wheelchair with a handle bar and ultrasonic sensor that detects obstacles ahead.

It also has a brake that suppresses speed when the user accidentally operates the clutch handle on a slope.

The Japanese car maker is doing research and development of hydrogen engines as one of the multi-pathway initiatives to carbon neutrality.

At the Tokyo Mobility Show a hydrogen test model illustrated Suzuki’s work in this area.

The company also presented a light and compact electric outboard motor that can easily be transported in a small car.