Why Maruti chose this Chinese co’s battery for its first EV instead of Making in India

Maruti Suzuki’s decision to import BYD’s Blade battery pack marks a sharp departure from localisation. Driven by safety, performance, speed and regulatory complexity, the move highlights how technology, geopolitics and cost pressures are redefining India’s electric mobility race.

Why Maruti chose this Chinese co’s battery for its first EV instead of Making in India
Maruti Suzuki’s decision to import BYD’s Blade battery pack marks a sharp departure from localisation. Driven by safety, performance, speed and regulatory complexity, the move highlights how technology, geopolitics and cost pressures are redefining India’s electric mobility race.