Suzuki plans sub £20,000 city EV for 2027 to compete with Twingo as UK sales jump 43%
By Eve
Suzuki will launch a sub £20,000 electric city car in 2027 and a third EV in 2029 as part of its UK expansion plan under the zero emission vehicle mandate. The brand's sales grew 43% in the first five months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, pushing market share back over 1% after sales slumped to 18,000 units in 2025. The recovery is led by the £19,000 Swift hatchback, which sold 6,000 units in Q1 2026, alongside the new eVitara EV.
Why it matters
A major manufacturer committing to affordable sub £20,000 EVs signals growing competition in the accessible city car segment, which could accelerate demand for workplace and residential charging infrastructure. Suzuki's 43% UK sales growth under the ZEV mandate demonstrates that brands offering both affordable EVs and ICE models can drive volume, potentially influencing charge point deployment strategies in retail and fleet sectors.
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- https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/suzuki-take-twingo-2027-sub-%C2%A320k-city-ev
- Original title
- “Suzuki to take on Twingo in 2027 with sub-£20k city EV”
- Published
- 14 July 2026
- Updated
- 18 July 2026
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