Suzuki has finally launched the much-awaited e-Access electric scooter in India at a hefty price tag of Rs 1,88,490 (ex-showroom). Its bookings are now open across all authorised Suzuki dealerships in the country. It will also be available for online sale at Flipkart once the sales begin.
Suzuki is also providing the scooter with an assured buyback prgram and felxible rental options, details of which are mentioned below.
Suzuki e-Access: Design and Powertrain
Based on a lightweight steel-tube frame, the all-new Suzuki e-Access features conventional Japanese styling and weighs 122kg. That makes it roughly 20kg heavier than its ICE counterpart. It features an aluminium battery case integrated into the frame for enhanced rigidity, smooth cornering, and balanced straight-line stability.
Powering the EV is a fixed 3.072kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery pack that offers a claimed range of 95 km. It is claimed to have roughly four times longer life than conventional Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) batteries. It gets a 4.1kW electric motor that produces 15Nm of peak torque.
Underpinnings
Underpinnings of the e-Access include a telescopic fork and a single-sided shock absorber. For braking, it gets a 190mm front disc and a 130mm rear drum unit, with a Combined Braking System (CBS). It rolls on 12-inch alloy wheels, shod with 90-section front and 100-section rear tubeless tyres. The scooter also offers a 17-litre underseat storage.
Features Onboard
The scooter is equipped with LED lighting, dual-tone alloy wheels, three ride modes (Eco, Ride A, and Ride B), a reverse mode, regenerative braking, 4.2-inch TFT instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity, navigation assist, keyless access, and a maintenance-free drive belt with a lifespan of up to 7 years or 70,000 km.
Suzuki e-Access: Colour Options
The Suzuki e-Access is now available in four elegant colour options: –
- Metallic Mat Black No.2 / Metallic Mat Bordeaux Red
- Pearl Grace White / Metallic Mat Fibroin Grey
- Pearl Jade Green / Metallic Mat Fibroin Grey
- Metallic Mat Stellar Blue / Metallic Mat Fibroin Grey
Value-added Offers Announced
To make your ownership jounrey hassle free, Suzuki has announced the following value-packed offers: –
- An extended warranty of up to 7 years or 80,000 km at no cost.
- Complimentary Buy-Back Assurance of up to 60% after 3 years (introductory offer).
- A Loyalty Bonus of up to Rs 10,000 for existing Suzuki customers.
- A Welcome Bonus of up to Rs 7,000 for Non-Suzuki customers.
- Retail finance options starting at a low interest rate of 5.99%.
- Flexible rental options from 24 hours to 3 years, at attractive rates.
Author’s Take
We have already seen this with the Honda e-Activa, which carries a hefty price tag despite offering range and features comparable to electric scooters priced around Rs 1 lakh. Suzuki appears to be repeating the same mistake.
Arriving late to India’s electric two-wheeler space, the e-Access represents Suzuki’s first entry into the segment, but at a decidedly premium price. And going by its pricing, it falls short in terms of range, performance, and features when compared to several competitors that cost nearly half as much.
While Suzuki’s strong brand recall, proven reliability, and build quality may appeal to its loyal customer base, the pricing puts the e-Access at a disadvantage in an already crowded, value-focused electric scooter market.
