It’s been over a year since the Maruti Suzuki eVitara debuted in the Indian market. However, its prices have yet to be officially announced. But ahead of that, the price of its top-spec Alpha variant popped up on the official Nexa websites, with bookings already being accepted unofficially at select dealerships across the country.
As mentioned above, the Nexa websites and select dealerships have listed the eVitara Alpha variant at Rs 24.79 lakh (ex-showroom). And going by the prices, it seems like the top-spec 61 kWh version, which claims a range of 543 km. However, prices of other variants, including the 49 kWH trims, are still unknown. Also, it is worth noting that Maruti Suzuki still hasn’t made any official announcement regarding its launch timeline for the Indian market.
If Maruti Suzuki prices the eVitara Alpha 61 kWh at the given price point, it will be roughly Rs 9,000 more expensive than its closest rival, the Hyundai Creta Electric. However, we believe it will be priced significantly lower than the leaked price tag to gain the buyers’ attention. Also, it is worth noting that the eVitara will also be offered with Battery As A Service (BaaS) program, which will decrease the overall upfront cost.
About Maruti Suzuki eVitara
For those unaware, the Maruti Suzuki eVitara is the brand’s first all-electric model for the Indian market that is based on a dedicated born-electric platform called “eHeartect”, which the brand has co-developed with Toyota. The EV will be offered with two battery packs: 49 kWh and 61 kWh, with a WLTP-claimed range of 344km and 543km, respectively. Here’s a look at their specifications: –
| Battery Pack | 49 kWh | 61 kWh |
| WLTP-Claimed Range | 344 km | 543 km |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Max Power | 144 PS | 174 PS |
| Peak Torque | 192.5 Nm | 192.5 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 eVitara will only be offered in FWD configuration, its made-in-India UK-spec version also gets an all-wheel-drive dual-motor setup that produces 184PS of max power and 307Nm of peak torque.
Regarding features, it’s one-of-the-most loaded Maruti Suzuki offerings, with key amenities including –
- Dual-connected display setup
- 2-spoke steering wheel
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Connected car tech
- A fixed-type single-pane glass roof
- A 10-way adjustable driver’s seat
- Slide-and-recline function for the second-row seats (middle seat can be folded down to serve as a centre armrest)
- Ventilated front seats
- Ambient lighting
- PM2.5 cabin air filter
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- 360-degree camera
- 7 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Traction control
- Hill assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Level-2 ADAS suite, with features like adaptive cruise control, blind spot alert, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, high beam assist, and rear cross traffic alert
The upcoming EV has also been crash tested by Bharat NCAP, scoring a perfect 5-star safety rating in both Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP).
