Promising Package

Suzuki are the latest to enter the electric scooter segment and the e-Access feels familiar and promising

- Joshua Varghese

ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE NATION, WE had set our eyes on the Suzuki e-Access earlier this year at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. Months passed and then we finally rode Suzuki's first electric scooter for India. However, all we received were a few laps around a go-kart track. It was a brief experience and, yes, it leaves many questions unanswered, but, at least, it was the best way to test performance and handling.

The e-Access uses a 5.6-hp mid-mounted motor that drives the rear wheel via a belt, but in this scooter it is not about the power figure. A smooth and seamless power delivery is what Suzuki have gone for and they have achieved it to good effect, as a result of which this scooter is effortless and intuitive to ride. With up to 15 Nm of torque at one's disposal, there are three riding modes to choose from: Eco, Ride A, and Ride B. In Eco, a gentle acceleration curve is complemented by a leisurely top speed of 55 km/h, which is decent enough for town. In our opinion, just enough for regions with dense traffic.