Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Maruti Suzuki Halts e-VITARA Production Due to Magnet Shortage
Maruti Suzuki is making fewer e-VITARA cars because they can't get enough of the special magnets needed for electric cars.
China, which makes most of these magnets, is limiting how many they sell.
The car company hopes to make up for it later.
These magnets are also used in phones and other things.
The car industry has asked the government for help to get these magnets.
Maruti Suzuki is reducing e-VITARA production due to rare earth magnet shortages.
The company aims to produce approximately 8,000 units by September, down from 26,000.
China has restricted the export of rare earth magnets since April 4.
Rare earth magnets are crucial for electric vehicle components.
The auto industry is seeking government assistance for approvals from China.
- Who
- Maruti Suzuki India
- What
- Maruti Suzuki is reducing e-VITARA production
- When
- Announced June 11, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to a shortage of rare earth magnets caused by Chinese export restrictions.
- Affected Model
- e-VITARA
- Production Target (Q2)
- Reduced from 26,000 to 8,000 units
- Cause of Shortage
- Chinese Export Restrictions
- Key Materials
- Rare earth magnets
- Magnets Use in
- Electric vehicle components
Sources
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