Suzuki has launched the e-Access, its first electric scooter, in India, marking the company’s global entry into the electric two-wheeler segment. The model is priced at 188,490 rupees (€1,791), around twice the price of the petrol-powered Access sold in the country.
The e-Access adopts a conservative, commuter-oriented design, contrasting with the more aggressive styling used by Indian electric scooter startups such as Ola Electric and Ather Energy. Suzuki has equipped the scooter with LED lighting, LED turn indicators and 12-inch two-tone alloy wheels, while retaining a familiar silhouette aimed at everyday urban use.
Technically, the e-Access is positioned as a basic electric offering. It uses a mid-mounted motor producing 4.1 kW of power and 15 Nm of torque, delivering a top speed of 71 km/h. The scooter is fitted with a 3.07 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery housed in an aluminium case integrated into the frame, which Suzuki says improves rigidity and stability. According to the company, the scooter consumes 39 Wh per kilometre and offers a range of 95 kilometres on a single charge. A full charge takes around six hours and 20 minutes.
Suzuki has not disclosed acceleration figures. In terms of features, the e-Access comes with a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster offering smartphone connectivity and navigation. Braking hardware includes a front disc brake, rear drum brake and a combined braking system.
The specification and pricing place the e-Access above several domestic competitors that offer higher performance and longer range at lower or similar prices. Ola Electric’s S1 Pro+, for example, features a 13 kW motor, a top speed of 130 km/h and a 5.2 kWh battery, while Simple Energy’s Simple One offers a claimed range of 400 kilometres. Both models are priced below the e-Access.
Suzuki first unveiled the e-Access in January last year and began production in May, but the commercial launch was delayed for reasons the company has not disclosed. The scooter is now available through Suzuki dealerships across India and will also be sold online via Flipkart.
India is one of the world’s largest two-wheeler markets and has become a key battleground for electric scooter manufacturers as the government pushes electrification to reduce urban pollution and oil imports. Suzuki’s entry adds a major legacy brand to a segment currently dominated by local electric-only players.
