Suzuki to launch all-new mini-EV 'e SKY' in Japan from November 16, 2026
Suzuki Motor Corporation will begin selling the all-new e SKY, its first mini passenger electric vehicle in Japan, from 16 November 2026.
- 310 km per charge
- 97 Wh/km
- 4.4 m
- 16 November 2026
What Happened
Suzuki Motor Corporation will begin sales of the all-new e SKY in Japan from 16 November 2026. It is Suzuki's first mini passenger electric vehicle in Japan. The car was developed under the product concept "Easy to Switch", positioned as a mini-EV that stays by the customer's side in daily life. Alongside user-friendly features meant to enable a smooth transition from petrol-powered vehicles, Suzuki says the e SKY delivers the quietness and smooth acceleration performance distinctive of EVs.
- eAxle electric drive unit
- The dedicated EV platform "HEARTECT-e"
- A regenerative braking system
- A design that combines familiarity with advanced appeal
- Developed under Suzuki's philosophy of conduct "Sho-Sho-Kei-Tan-Bi" (Smaller, Fewer, Lighter, Shorter, Beauty)
310km per charge
Achieved through thorough weight reduction and efficiency improvements.
97Wh/km
Class-leading; based on the WLTC-mode AC power consumption value certified by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). Suzuki survey as of October 2026.
4.4m
Delivers excellent maneuverability.
Why this matters
The e SKY is Suzuki's first mini passenger EV in Japan, giving buyers in the small-car segment Suzuki is known for at home an electric option for the first time. Suzuki says the car is designed to make switching from a petrol-powered vehicle easy, and claims class-leading energy efficiency among mini-EVs, which matters to cost-conscious daily drivers.
Terms in This Story
- mini-EV
- A small, compact class of electric passenger vehicle, typically sized for everyday urban and local driving.
- eAxle
- An integrated electric drive unit that packages the electric motor and related drive components into a single assembly.
- regenerative braking
- A system that recovers energy while the vehicle slows down and uses it to recharge the battery.
- WLTC
- Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Cycle, a standardised test procedure used to certify energy consumption and driving range.
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