Maruti Suzuki Dzire battery electric conversion - India's greenest Dzire! | Feature | Autocar India

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire you see here is anything but ordinary. Reworked by Pune-based Northway Motorsport, it features a full electric powertrain. And what makes it even more special is that its electric motor is mated to a manual gearbox! Saumil Shah tells you more.
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[@Northway-NTPower]

A Genuine honour to be featured on Autocar India.. Team Northway Motorsport - Hemank

[@autocarindia1]

Thank you for having us over Hemank!

[@adityanarayansreejith9362]

Given that fact that they've not used up the boot and haven't compromised any space for the battery pack and still managed to pack 240kms is really impressive!

[@omkarbordavekar4098]

The EV with the manual gearbox is such a dream of every car enthusiast

[@SouravBesra]

6-8 lakhs (excluding the car prices) is crazy, I could buy a new EV for that.

[@atulmalhotra2303]

The R & D, testing and ARAI certification for amy model costs upwards of 1 cr rupees. GoI should reduce ARAI certification costs for EVs to zero or bare minimum for retrofit kit industry to boom. Else, there is no hope

[@rishiteshbarman2946]

Well for somebody with a car 15 years old, but still in condition too good to scrap. This is the best option.

[@prasadgupte6410]

Amazing to see AutoCar showcasing Hemank ... Big fan of him and his work ..

[@MrKshitij]

Good option for older cars to get a new lease of life in EV age. That smile on Saumil's face when the car took off in 1st!

[@shashimenon1000]

A 35 kwh motor and 400 km range would make it really worthwhile. Great start.

[@Northway-NTPower]

wait for it... soon.

[@shaileshkallianpur2755]

I have called Northway Motorsports, they clearly said at present they convert only TATA ACE - Gold. Govt has not yet given them permission to convert private family passenger car. I was really disappointed.

[@shounaksasane6381]

This is awesome. Giving a good value to people driving a lot daily in cities. Having 240km of range won't even give range anxiety and would last a week without charging for most people.

[@atulmalhotra2303]

To justify the 6-7 lakhs extra cost, you need to drive at least 80 kms every day.

[@saravanavigneshrajendran3797]

Oh…so here after no single speed for EV’s and there is a manual gear.. Great one Northway Motorsport🥳🚘 Thank you Autocar for showing us😊

[@teamnb6921]

Such a good initiative by Northway motors. Actually this should be taken up by maruti india itself.A range of 240km is exceptional with this conversion which can be improved better with the newer blade battery technology. If maruti starts there electrics then it will be definitely on sale without even a test drive!!!. No other Evs can match up with their sales..As always everything comes from maruti so late..👎

[@hrishikesh07m]

Finally someone doing what's Suzuki's job since foever as the market leader.

[@JV-wn9su]

The future is Electric... Such kits will help existing car owners and they won't have to spend more to buy a new vehicle.... Well done Northway....

[@ksh-v8x]

impressive and happy to know that it's 100 % designed in India - correct me if I am wrong !!

[@RaphaeHalim]

I love 💕 gears ⚙️ and this explains why. You get crazy efficiencies. He says top speed without digital cut off is 195 - 200 Kmph! Hemank, you totally 💯 rock 🪨 dude! 😎

[@lamiaki]

I have been following northway for a long time. Wonderful company.

[@Sherkhan-wn4sm]

This is amazing! Absolutely loved it. Wish Northway MS all the very best.....and that Dzire looks super sporty :)

[@a1221feb]

Amazing engineering.. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 good job Northway Motorsport👏🏻 Hemank big salute

[@Northway-NTPower]

Thanks buddy

[@turbocharged962]

Govt. Should support vehicles more than 15years age to do this conversion. Vehicle age should not be a problem as everything is new. Ev doesnt bring any active pollution.

[@sergiobenoya]

This is ridiculously impressive!

[@nithishjvj8736]

9:30 that’s a cool way to tease or make hype for more

[@rishikapoor8758]

Brilliant effort by Northway. Hope Maruti wakes up and smells the coffee ☕

[@mahi98goodguy]

As battery is in spare wheel place, where is spare wheel located??

[@moulikshrivastava8157]

Can they do the same for an old SX4?

[@saikatdeb3773]

One step towards greener world

[@amitshah5790]

Maas production and conversion needs to be under 2-3 lakhs only! This will boom the industry. For now too expensive!!

[@jemubatta7085]

Sir i have vento it is possible to convert the ev ?

[@aravindbnr]

Wish they could replicate this for a two wheeler at a reasonable cost which would be a game changer.

[@paulabhilash5852]

Is it five star rated car?

[@VishnuPNadakkal]

Does this kit available for other vehicles? Like maruti ritz or Chevy beat?

[@deekshithshetty1484]

I like the electric car with manual gearbox. This car is phenomenal. They could have made in nexon . 😌

[@Travel_With_S]

This pack is available to every car?

[@kurianantony6391]

Wont the high torque of the motor cause long term reliability issues for the clutch and gearbox? Also, how is the additional 200kg battery weight in the rear balanced? Won't the car be rear heavy compared to ICE model? I assume that the reduced GST benefit of OEMs won't apply either. Isn't selling your ICE car and buying a new EV a better option?

[@Northway-NTPower]

Full Motor Torque is delivered only once the clutch is engaged. Half clutching torque is limited to 50 nm. No there isnt 200kg of extra weight in the boot. Front axle and Rear Axle weights are within permissible limits. The total weight in the low range version is actually lower than the ICE Version. The extended range version is 7-8% heavier, which is within permissible limit again. GST Benefit, Road Tax refund, Engine Buy Back, and Subsidy are being worked upon and hopefull will be granted soon enough,, bringing the price down of the kit drastically. And it totally depends on the user if he wants to convert an existing car or buy a new OEM EV. Also We have options of a brand new EV Pre Convert Option, As in you buy a newly converted EV directly from us. Benefits include choosing a car thats not in the existing EV line up as of now, getting more customisation options such as Batt pack options, motor torque options, etc. Also given the current market scenario, those buying a new EV have a lead time of 6-12 months. We are ready to deliver within 3 months for a limited no of clients. Plus an additional point - Those who already have cars about an year old,specially with Loans on it, dont have the option of selling and buying another car. It makes more sense to just convert. The break even of the kit only on fuel expense is close to 18 months only for commercial application. So its worth it. But at the end of day, its an individual decision. Cheers

[@amankhan-ef9gd]

Pls let me know what is the cost for converting a beat diesel

[@sudeshparab2364]

Ye hai India ke Engineers. Isse Suzuki ko bhi Current laga hoga. 😂

[@toofani]

Those Ignis rims looks dope on dZire!

[@vga1235]

Great job! please clarify.. registration number of old car will change after conversion? (I assume that your EV kit is ARAI/ICAT approved). Is there option available to give battery on lease?

[@BlameHari13]

I didn't notice the ignis's alloys on the Dzire😆

[@harshdharasandiya1026]

Great work guys ! ... Keep up the good work , I can see lot more for this company in future .

[@atharvmalavde1618]

Amazing conversion plzz.. bring ignis and ertoga conversion too..👍🏻

[@AnujGupta-wp2cy]

Is it available for all

[@pratheeshr.s1862]

Everything is awesome except the price😄

[@amankhot0827]

I have a doubt Does it stall when clutch is released For new drivers

[@Northway-NTPower]

no it doesnt.

[@Dumping_shots]

No. As the motor stops spinning as soon as you step off the accelerator pedal.

[@kavirajmanthan1]

No it wouldn't, nothing to stall

[@neerajlakra5219]

If its price is budget friendly then it will be a game changer

[@Northway-NTPower]

Engine buyback, Subsidy, and Zero Road Tax benefits are in the pipeline.

[@nishantmankad]

Good Idea to convert old IC cars to EV (under scraping policy)... I suggest the Maker to develop for other cars and SUV.. I also request Autocar Team to clarify if CVT cars can also be retrofitted with this or not ?

[@shr1528]

Can this be used for a Swift hath back ?

[@jaganmohan1015]

I see they didn't removed the maruthi petrol engine so does it mean can be used both petrol and EV ?

[@motosyncr]

Wow - if this video was published 20 days back I could have saved my first car Beat or may be not as ev converter manufacturer might not be interested in 😊

[@coretwo907]

Evolution is a journey.......we should be proud of such initiatives ....definately a ev built/engineered right fm scratch would be superior, but this retrofitment is worthy of praise.....it's not easy to have such fittings with engineering and financial constraints....with time and experience there will be a fine product awaiting...nonethless kudos to hemank and team.,..

[@siddheshak]

This should be encouraged

[@vallabhaambole9757]

This is a masterpiece

[@emanuelTircomnicu]

why is this car not available in Europe :( I love the swift front and the sedan back

[@MrRambo523]

A Great initiative and a Perfrct Implementation by @Northway ev motors. With in A span of 5 years, its gonna be india wide well established brand. Kudos to the work and efforts and All the very best 👍🏻 .

[@MegaRazzzz]

This has excellent value but is it scalable?

[@jibinlal701]

I have swift vdi can you change it to ev. And what will be the cost to change it

[@mohammednishad4055]

Where i can buy this car.

[@Aayush_dab]

Hey i am also Dabhade !🔥

[@anirudhmutha5625]

Nice concept but very expensive to own one. I was getting curious for contact details of Team northway Motorsport. But after getting the cost of the kit . Dropped the idea instantly .

[@thompsoncherian]

Is it possible to retrofit 2018 SWIFT AMT ? Also possibility for higher batteries ? 40+ KWH ?

[@maheswaranramaswamy8074]

Can Used car will get registration if converted?

[@amalm9303]

Soon to be million

[@amaljoe367]

Nice logo you guys have made 😅👏

[@Northway-NTPower]

Thanks for noticing

[@learnwithsaketsingh8679]

India is ready for EVs? Please guide

[@dr.narasimhareddy4726]

How do the makers wish to bring it in to the market. As of now, I see that it is viable only for those who already own a Swift dzire, and wish to upgrade to EV. But some one who wishes to replace his old car with an ev, this is not practical, bcoz a new dzire + EV kit can get you a Nexon. The options I see to sell the car to someone replacing their ice car are: 1. Partner with MS, for ev making and roll out electric marutis. 2. Buy car minus engine from maruti, fit in the kit, rebrand with their own brand name and sell.

[@atulmalhotra2303]

They accept only 2020 model Dezire or newer for conversion Narasimha.

[@atulmalhotra2303]

Since Maruti Suzuki isn't in the EV business, they should tie up with Northway MS and offer their chassis' and mutually beneficial terms

[@jemubatta7085]

How much convert chargers

[@anandthepilot]

Great initiative by Northway but I wonder who would be their target customers. If I was a new car buyer I would pick up a tigor EV any day over this. May be this would be a good project for 10 year old vehicles which are out of commission.

[@kirangole3287]

Great work...keep it up..please keep us posted with kits coming up for other models.

[@sohilbaria6120]

Is it possible for private individuals to approach Northway for fitting this system in thier own cars ?

[@geoacn]

How much did this conversion cost?

[@vignesh_joe]

Oh man it have manually gear shift its awesome

[@govindkaniyath]

What is the battery size and fast charging specs?

[@eaglesharp103]

Can they make gypsy electric

[@priyadubey3465]

Ertiga facelift will come in which month 2022

[@Northway-NTPower]

haha... Interested in prebooking? drop in at our showroom in wakad, pune for more details post 14th Feb.

[@akshaytelgote4497]

Build quality abhi to bhi acchi hui ya nahi?

[@zsza1996]

I think it will be useable on hilly area

[@wagsbass]

Electric motor with a manual...peaked my interest

[@omnagar167]

Pls do a video on bmw x3 2022

[@vamshiabhilash]

HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST FOR CNVERSIONIS IT WORTH IT ON MY 2015 CELERIO

[@parthasarathyvenkatadri]

Did we at auto car watch a similar video a few months back 🤔

[@b.f4294]

Conversion of dezire ags to EV possible?

[@thesocialintercourse8068]

Thus it will show the battery 🔋 percentage on the display too???? Like a normal evs coming in the market? ⛔

[@Northway-NTPower]

Yes the SOC is shown on the Fuel guage

[@JK-cw1tp]

Waaaaaaaaw....only one question which it deserves.....kitna deti hai. Also does it come with foot pedals for all occupants? It would be truly a hybrid

[@mohammed3529]

Such a great innovation!!

[@anuraglakhera2159]

Autocar never disappoints. Aise hi mast videos banate raho.

[@rys6797]

Pls develop conversion kits for bikes too....

[@manansingh34]

It's quite expensive if it comes under 3 lkh then it's ok deal otherwise in 6-7 lakh i can buy a new car instead of conversion of my car into ev

[@ajinkyabhise3864]

What about the life of batteries?

[@vanshjain4558]

Wats the range??

[@rys6797]

Pls launch convention kits for other models like rits, eeco.... Waiting..

[@amarjittalukdar1967]

My 2006 Ford Ikon Flair has done 1.6 lakh kilometers. Any options?

[@OCTech-ml5zf]

in this segment amaze is best

[@bhimraost123]

Should come with battery swaping technology

[@Devbright2009]

This car can be silent but needs a pedestrian safety warning sound generator like hybrid cars of toyota

[@onlyonxbox7307]

Maruthi be like : write that down write that down, let’s release it and make some money

[@adityaakula9884]

Thanks for the great video! What are the specifications of battery?

[@5469551]

honda jazz 2015 petrol can be convert into EV ?

[@VDCCXXXVII]

Really nice. You can at least get rid of petrol / diesel by converting them into electric car. 240 km is not bad at all but around 300 km is quite good.

[@ranjithsukumaran4033]

EV manual.. Maruti Dzire...😃👌

[@prabinmaharjan6782]

how can i contact the company to convert my car to an EV ? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻