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Maruti picks BYD Blade battery over Make in India for first EV safety speed reasons
Business
Published on 24 April 2026
The battery choice skips localisation and accelerates rollout
Maruti Suzuki’s first EV will rely on an imported BYD Blade battery pack, a clear break from localisation goals. The automaker cites safety, performance, speed of development, and regulatory complexity as key drivers. The decision underlines how technology readiness, geopolitics, and cost pressures are reshaping India’s EV race and supplier strategies.
- Maruti will import BYD’s Blade battery pack for its first EV
- Safety, performance and faster rollout outweigh localisation aims
- Regulatory complexity plays a role in the procurement choice
- Geopolitics and cost pressures are reshaping India’s EV supply chain
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