After multiple delays over the last few months, it has now been confirmed that the Maruti Suzuki’s first all-electric vehicle, the e Vitara, will be launched on September 3, 2025. Its production-guise was showcased at the 2025 Auto Expo.
About Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
The e Vitara will be first of the four born-electric vehicles (BEVs) that Maruti Suzuki aims to launch by 2030. It will be offered in three variants:Delta, Zeta and Alpha, across two battery pack options: 48.8kWh and 61.1kWh. Here’s a look at their technical specifications: –
| Battery Pack | 48.8 kWh | 61.1 kWh |
| WLTP-Claimed Range | 344 km | 426 km |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Max Power | 144 PS | 174 PS |
| Peak Torque | 193 Nm | 193 Nm |
| DC Fast Charging Time (10 to 80%) | 45 mins | 45 mins |
| AC charging with 7 kW home charger (10 to 80%) | 6.5 hrs | 9 hrs |
| AC charging with 11 kW home charger (10 to 80%) | 4.5 hrs | 5.5 hrs |
While the Indian-spec e Vitara will be offered only in the 2WD guise, the UK-spec version will also get a dual-motor AWD option with the 61.1kWh battery pack.
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Design and Features
Based on the eVX concept, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara boasts a rugged and aggressive design, featuring sharper cuts & creases, and prominent body cladding, giving the SUV a robust stance.
It has been underpinned on the Suzuki’s Heartect-e platform, which is claimed to be lightweight and structurally rigid. Against the measuring tape, it is 4275mm long, 1800mm wide, and 1635mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2700mm.
Inside, it features a minimalist dashboard design, with a floating dual-screen setup giving it a contemporary look. Its dual-tone upholstery and soft-touch materials dominates interior styling yet gives it a premium feel.
The other notable design bits and features includes: –
- LED headlights with 3-point Matrix LED DRLs
- LED tail-lights
- 18-inch aerodynamically optimised alloy wheels
- Active air vents on the grille
- Single-pane fixed glass roof
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Connected car tech
- Infinity by Harman audio system
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Auto climate control
- Rear AC vents
- Ventilated front seats
- PM 2.5 air filter
- 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat
- 40:20:40 Split rear seats with recline & slide functions (middle seat folds down to double as an armrest)
- Multi-colour interior ambient lighting
- Three Drive modes – Eco, Normal, Sport
- Snow mode
- Multi-regen modes (including one-pedal driving)
- Electronic parking brake with auto-hold function
- 7 airbags (standard)
- Electronic stability control
- Hill assist
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Front & rear parking sensors
- 360-degree camera
- Blind-spot monitoring system
- All-wheel disc brakes
- Acoustic Vehicle Alarm System (AVAS) – for pedestrians
- Level-2 ADAS suite
Colour Options
Maruti will offer the e Vitara in ten colour options, comprising six monotone and four dual-tone shades.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Expected Price and Rivals
We expect Maruti Suzuki to price the eVitara between Rs 17 to 22 lakh (ex-showroom), placing it against the Hyundai Creta EV, Tata Nexon EV, MG ZS EV, and Tata Curvv EV.
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