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India.com
3 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Electric Scooter with Petrol Power Roots
In this comprehensive review, we evaluate the e-Access under real-world conditions to uncover how it performs in day-to-day scenarios. Combining the proven reliability of the Access 125 with Suzuki's latest electric vehicle technology, the e-Access aims to strike a balanced blend of performance, practicality, and everyday usability.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Suzuki e-Access first ride impressions: Can it pose a threat to TVS iQube?
The e-Access is the first electric scooter in the portfolio of brand. Notify me Suzuki showcased its first electric two-wheeler at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The e-Access is the brand's first foray into the electric mobility segment. While the name of the new scooter is borrowed from the Access 125, the new electric scooter is not just an electric counterpart of the ICE version. There is a whole lot of new with the e-Access. Suzuki invited us to Bangalore, where we got to take a short test ride of the new electric scooter at a go-kart track. Here's our quick impressions of the new e-scooter. Suzuki e-Access: Design The e-Access feels premium because of how the scooter feels in terms of build quality, no panel gaps and switch gear. While the design is subjective, the e-Access does look striking and quite modern. There is a slim LED headlamp in the front, along with a vertically positioned LED Daytime Running Lamp positioned on the apron. A special mention goes to the design of the alloy wheels, they are probably the best alloys currently on any family scooter in the Indian market. The front apron is quite steep, the seat is quite long with a dual-tone colour design at the rear. The scooter looks quite clean with wires visible anywhere. In fact, even the quality of the scooter, paint and switchgear is fantastic. There are three colour options on offer - Pearl Grace White, Metallic Mat Bordeaux Red and Metallic Fibroin Gray. Suzuki e-Access: Performance There are no dangling wires anywhere on the scooter. It is all clean and a special mention goes to how great the alloy wheels look. The electric motor on duty transfers the power to the rear wheel using a belt-drive system. It puts out 5.49 bhp of max power and a peak torque output of 15 Nm. The acceleration is brisk, but if you have to overtake someone in a hurry, then that would require planning. For daily day-to-day city rides, the performance should be just enough if you ride sedately. A bit more performance from the scooter would have been nice. What is most impressive with the e-Access is the way the throttle response has been calibrated. There are three riding modes on offer - Eco, Ride A and Ride B. To switch the riding mode, there is a dedicated button, but to shift between Ride A and Ride B, the scooter needs to come to a halt, which feels a bit unnecessary. Braking duties are done by a disc brake in the front and a drum at the rear. The front lacks the bite and feel. In Eco mode, the scooter's top speed is limited to 55 kmph. In Ride mode A, the top speed is 71 kmph with regenerative braking set to 2 kW, whereas in Ride mode B, the regenerative braking is 1 kW, but the top speed stays the same. Also, an important thing to note is that the scooter automatically comes to a stop because of the regen, which is also calibrated quite nicely. It is not jerky and does not surprise the rider. Suzuki e-Access: Battery, range and charging times The seat can prop itself up which frees up both hands of the rider to put stuff in the underneath storage. Suzuki is using a 3.072 kWh battery pack that can deliver a claimed range of 95 km. It is a Lithium Iron Phosphate(LFP) battery pack that is fixed. As of now, we do not know whether this claimed range is for the Eco mode or the Ride A/B mode and we do not know what the real-world range of the scooter is like. It would have been nice if the claimed range had been above 100 km. For charging, Suzuki is using their own proprietary Connector. The portable AC charger takes 4 hours and 30 minutes to charge from 0-80 per cent, whereas 0-100 per cent takes 6 hours and 42 minutes. The e-Access also supports DC fast charging, which takes 1 hour 12 minutes to charge from 0-80 per cent,t whereas 0-100 per cent takes 2 hours 12 minutes. Suzuki has not shared the speed of the DC and AC charging but what they have shared is that the charging times depend on the various conditions, including the ambient temperature which was 25 degrees for the above-mentioned times. The wireless key and the rotary knob is one of the best implemented with the e-Access. Suzuki e-Access: Ride and handling We rode the scooter on a go-kart track, so we were not able to test out the suspension properly. But Suzuki did lay out a few rumble strips for us on which the scooter felt fine and absorbed the bumps. In terms of handling, the e-Access did surprise us a bit. It responds to rider inputs and feels quite agile and light as well. So, handling the scooter while riding as well as moving it around the parking space. What also helps the scooter in this is that the battery pack is positioned. Then there are the brakes, the rear one offers good bite, but I felt that the front one could have had a bit more feel, and it lacked progression as well as bite. The utility hooks will come in handy to hang groceries and other stuff. There is also a USB port alongside a cubby space to charge mobile devices. Suzuki e-Access: Features The e-Access comes with an underseat storage that should take the charger that comes with the bag. There is a USB port along with a cubby space and a multi-function starter knob that can open the seat, turn on the scooter and open the charging flap as well. Suzuki is also offering a keyless system with answer-back functionality, and it is one of the better implementations that I have seen. Apart from this, there are two utility hooks, a rear brake lock and a tip-over sensor. The two features that I would like to point out are the seat stopper, which stops the seat in place so that the person does not have to hold it up. The second feature is the way the floorboard and rear of the front apron have been designed, there is dedicated space for the rider's foot so that he or she can stretch them out. The TFT cluster is easy to read in direct sunlight and offers decent amount of information along with Bluetooth connectivity. The rider gets a TFT LCD display with day and night modes and smartphone connectivity via the Suzuki Ride Connect App. The instrument cluster shows the speedometer, battery level, odometer, clock, voltmeter, average and current energy consumption and riding mode. Suzuki e-Access: Verdict Our time with the new Suzuki e-Access was less, but what impressed us the most was the build quality and the throttle calibration. The scooter could have done with slightly more pep in terms of performance, but for daily city duties, it should serve just fine. In the end, it all boils down to what will be the price of the e-Access. If Suzuki is able to price it competitively, then it will be able to pose a threat to other commuter-family electric scooters in the segment. First Published Date: 30 May 2025, 10:30 AM IST
NDTV
3 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Suzuki e-Access First Ride Review; Smooth, Silent And Fun
The Suzuki e-Access is one of the most highly anticipated electric scooter launches in 2025 and we finally had the opportunity to ride it on a fun karting track in Bengaluru. Suzuki is yet to reveal the prices of the e-Access and we understand that the company will announce the prices in the next few days. The e-Access will of course try to utilise the highly successful 'Access' brand name, and look to emulate the success of the Access 125, which is still the highest-selling 125 cc scooter in India. Suzuki e-Access: Design Now, the first ever electric scooter from Suzuki carries a simple, clutter-free design and yes, it does look different from the Access 125. The e-Access has a sharper front end, with a sleeker LED headlight and a vertical DRL running down the front apron. The silhouette is different too, with the e-Access having a tighter, more compact proportions. The rear section has a dual-tone colour finish, with the fibroin grey going really well with the pearl jade green. All in all, a no-nonsense design that will appeal to maximum buyers. Suzuki e-Access: Features & Specifications The e-Access weighs in at 122 kg, which is relatively light and has a seat height of 765 mm. And the ground clearance is a decent 160 mm. The space under the seat is less than that of its rivals, but is enough to pack in some groceries and a small-sized half-face helmet. In terms of features, there is a 4.2-inch TFT LCD screen which offers good legibility and you get features like smartphone/app connectivity, three riding modes which are eco, ride mode A and ride mode B where the mode A gets stronger regen. Both modes offer a top speed of 71 kmph, while the top speed in the eco mode is 55 kmph. Then, there's a reverse mode as well but on a scooter this light, it isn't entirely necessary. Now, the e-Access gets a 3.072 kWh LFP battery, which offers a claimed range of 95 km. Real-world range can be expected to be around 75-80 km, depending on your usage. We were going pretty hard around the track, which meant that the battery levels were dropping quickly. Peak power output is 4.1 kW and the peak torque output is 15 Nm. Suzuki e-Access: Handling While riding the e-Access at Meco Kartopia, a fun and technical go-kart track in Bengaluru, the first thing that captured my attention was the agility and the nimbleness that the scooter showcased. It felt quite easy to manoeuvre and there was good grip from the tyres too. The scooter turned in so well that most of us ended up scraping the centre stands and having a nervy moment here and there. Lot of fun was had while negotiating corners on the karting track. And I have a strong feeling that the same will be replicated when riding the scooter in real world conditions too. Suzuki did put up a few simulated small bumps on the track for us to test the braking and the suspension. The brakes on the e-Access work well with a rather sharp bite that might take you some time to get used too. The suspension seems a little stiff but we will get to know more on that when we get the scooter at our home base and put the scooter through its paces in a real-world review. Suzuki e-Access: Performance The one thing that stood out while riding the e-Access was the well-calibrated throttle response. It isn't choppy or immediate like in the case of other electric two-wheelers. The build-up of power is gradual, with no surprises coming your way. It isn't exactly quick in terms of outright acceleration and takes its own time to reach the indicated top speed but I am not complaining. The idea is to make a scooter that is friendly and can be ridden by everyone. The Suzuki e-Access offers exactly that. Suzuki e-Access: Charging There are two ways to charge the e-Access. First is through a portable charger, which takes 6 hours and 20 mins to charge from 0 to 100 per cent and 0-80 per cent is done in 4 hours and 30 mins. Should you opt for a DC fast-charger then the 0-100 per cent charge takes 2 hours 12 mins while you can charge up to 80 per cent in just an hour and 12 mins. Plus Suzuki also says that all its dealerships in the cities where the e-Access will be launched, will have a DC fast-charger installed by the end of June 2025. Suzuki e-Access: Expected Pricing & Rivals When the e-Access is launched, it will go up against the likes of the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, Ather Rizta and the Honda Activa e: We expect the scooter to be priced below Rs. 1.25 lakh (ex-showroom). Suzuki e-Access: First Impression My initial impression of Suzuki e-Access that it is a safe bet! It may not be super exciting to ride but it does well for most parts. We had limited time to spend with the e-Access at Meco Kartopia and the ride was conducted in a controlled environment. Suzuki has promised to give us the scooter for an extended period of time soon and that's when we will evaluate the real-world performance of the e-Access and throw in a comparison with a few of its rivals. Till then, this will have to suffice. Photography: Rohit Vishwakarma
NDTV
4 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Suzuki e-Access Electric Scooter To Launch In India Next Month
The Suzuki e-Access is all set to be launched in the coming weeks, with the company confirming that prices will be announced next month. The e-Access is Suzuki's first ever electric two-wheeler and production of the scooter has already started at the company's plant in Haryana. While there is no date for the launch of the Suzuki e-Access, officials told us that Suzuki plans to launch the scooter in about 30 cities, which see a good demand for electric two-wheelers. Post which, Suzuki will launch the e-Access in other cities as well. Sharing its name with the Access 125, the Suzuki e-Access is a new scooter ground up, with a dedicated EV platform, which could see more models being spawned. The scooter gets a 3.072 kWh LFP battery, which offers a claimed IDC range of 95 km and the motor makes 4.1 kW and 15 Nm. The scooter has a top speed of 71 kmph. Charging options include a standard portable charger and DC fast charging support. Using the bundled portable charger, the battery can be charged to 80 per cent in 4 hours and 30 minutes, and to 100 per cent in 6 hours and 42 minutes. DC fast charging significantly reduces downtime, achieving 80 per cent in just 1 hour and 12 minutes, and a full charge in 2 hours and 12 minutes. To ensure a seamless ownership experience, Suzuki has announced plans to install DC fast chargers across dealerships in the 30 launch cities. Additionally, the company is equipping its service network with EV-specific tools and has already trained personnel to handle electric vehicles. Suzuki says its entire network will be EV-ready by the end of 2025. In terms of features, the e-Access full LED lighting, 12-inch alloy wheels at both ends, a seat height of 765 mm, and a kerb weight of 122 kg. The scooter gets a disc brake up front and a drum brake at the rear. There is a 4.2-inch TFT LCD console along with Bluetooth/app connectivity, three riding modes and a USB charging port as well. Pricing for the Suzuki e-Access is expected to be competitive, with ex-showroom prices likely to fall between Rs. 1.10 lakh and Rs. 1.30 lakh. This positions the scooter directly against other important models in the segment such as the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, Ather Rizta and the Honda Activa e:
NDTV
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Suzuki Motorcycle India To Invest Rs 1200 Crore In Manufacturing Plant In Haryana
Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) has begun constructing its second manufacturing facility in India, situated in the Industrial Model Township (IMT) in Kharkhoda, Haryana. This development is part of the company's strategic plan to increase production capacity, promote environmental sustainability, and contribute to the economic growth of the region. The plant will require an investment of about Rs 1,200 crore and is expected to start operations by 2027, with an annual production goal of 750,000 units in its first phase. Covering 100 acres, it will have 25 acres for manufacturing and an equal area for green spaces. This new production plant is integral to SMIPL's plan to address the increasing demand for its products in India while also promoting local growth and employment opportunities. The ceremony to lay the foundation stone was attended by senior officials from Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, including Kenichi Umeda, Managing Director of SMIPL. Local officials, like Dr. Manoj Kumar, the Deputy Commissioner of Sonipat, and Kyoko Hokugo, Minister of Economics at the Japanese Embassy in India, were also present. Once it is running, the plant is expected to create around 2,000 jobs and improve Suzuki's supply chain and customer service in India. The facility will use lean manufacturing techniques and include modern automation and energy-efficient systems to help meet Suzuki's sustainability goals. Suzuki Motorcycle India currently offers a diverse range of two-wheelers Indian customers across various segments including models like Access 125, Avenis, Burgman Street 125, Gixxer, V-Strom SX, and others.
