Maruti Suzuki makes an attempt to produce electric air cars

Maruti Suzuki's newest project, electric air copters, is about to take off into the sky. The company aims to be a leader in innovative mobility solutions, and they are preparing to launch small air taxis that can accommodate up to three people, including the pilot.

Prior to entering the Indian market, the project intends to achieve early success in the US and Japan. The dynamics of urban mobility are about to be redefined by the small air taxis, which are similar to ground-based ridesharing services like Uber and Ola.

Suzuki Motor's assistant manager, Kento Ogura, disclosed the company's strategic intentions to TOI during a speech at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. The SkyDrive, which will have 12 motor and rotor units, will make its premiere during the 2025 Osaka Expo in Japan. Maruti Suzuki plans to establish alliances and attract prospective customers in India after its unveiling.

The research also states that in order to accommodate India's large territory, the three-passenger air taxi's range, which was initially just 15 kilometers, is anticipated to quadruple by 2029 and then reach 40 kilometers by 2031. Maruti Suzuki is evaluating opportunities for manufacturing in India and highlighting the possible cost savings and synergies connected with local production as part of regulatory negotiations with the government.

Although the exact timing for production in India is yet unknown, Ogura reiterated the company's intention to participate in the 'Make in India' campaign by pointing to the favorable manufacturing environment in the nation. Maruti Suzuki is determined to transform urban air mobility and promote accessibility and affordability in India's transportation system, even as talks with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) advance.