Maruti Suzuki India has finally announced the base price of the much-awaited eVitara SUV, which starts from Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 49 kWh Delta variant, that too without the battery pack. That said, the battery will be offered on a rental basis (BaaS), with prices starting from Rs 3.99 per km. Customers will also get the option to buy the vehicle outright with the battery pack; however, the prices of which are yet to be revealed.
| eVitara Variants | Battery Pack | Ex-Showroom Price* | |
| With BaaS | Outright Price/with Battery | ||
| Delta | 49 kWh | Rs 10.99 lakh + Rs 3.99/km battery rental | YTB |
| Zeta | 61 kWh | YTB | YTB |
| Alpha | 61 kWh | YTB | YTB |
YTB: Yet-to-be-revealed, BaaS: Battery as a Service
*Price includes complementary home charger & installation worth Rs 50,000.
Maruti Suzuki will also offer the eVitara on a monthly rental subscription scheme for a pre-specified period. This subscription model covers the entire vehicle, allowing users to drive it without owning it while paying a fixed monthly fee that includes insurance, maintenance and other ownership costs.
Maruti Suzuki eVitara: Design and Dimensions
The eVitara is the brand’s first all-electric vehicle based on a dedicated BEV platform (called eHeartact) co-developed with Toyota. It measures 4275mm in length, 1800mm in width and 1635mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. Riding on 18-inch aero-optimised alloy wheels, it has a ground clearance of 180mm.
Speaking of the design, the eVitara looks butchy and rugged, featuring sharper angles and cuts & creases all over the body. Upfront, it gets a clean nose, flanked by sleek Y-shaped LED DRLs, housing LED projector headlamps between them. The rear also features Y-insignia in the tail lamps that extend slightly into the tailgate, providing the SUV a wider appearance.
Adding to its muscular appearance are the dual-tone bumpers at both ends, along with chunky wheel arches with prominent bulges over the rear section, thick door cladding, a roof-mounted spoiler, and a steeply raked windscreen.
Interior and Features
Inside, the eVitara features a layered dashboard, distinctive from any other Maruti Suzuki offering. It uses plush materials with a soft-touch finish across the dash and door pads. What further enhances the overall feel is the introduction of dual-connected display – a first for any Maruti Suzuki offering, along with a new sporty 2-spoke steering wheel and a fixed-type single-pane glassroof.
Other notable bits and features include –
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Connected car tech
- 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
- 7 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Traction control
- Hill assist
- 360-degree camera
- 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 eVitara 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).
Maruti eVitara: Battery, Specs and Range
As mentioned above, the eVitara is offered with two battery pack options: 49 kWh and 61 kWh, offering a range of up to 543 km on a single charge. Here’s a look at their detailed 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 |
Earlier, the brand had also revealed that it had established over 2,000 charging stations across more than 110 cities, with plans to extend this number to 1 lakh chargers by 2030. They will be available for complimentary charging for one year from the vehicle purchase.
Competition Check
- Hyundai Creta: Sorted EV with dual battery pack options, maintaining the charm of its ICE version — though it feels slightly overpriced.
- Mahindra BE 6: Long-range, tech-loaded EV-SUV (up to 682 km claimed) with good performance, strong safety and quirky design.
- Tata Curvv EV:Â Balance coupe SUV with descent range and strong safety. Buyers complained about reliability issues.
- Vinfast VF6:Â New entrant in the Indian market. Positioned at a competitive price with modern features and top-notch interior quality.
- MG ZS EV:Â An established EV in its category with proven reliability. Lacks wow-factor.
- MG Windsor:Â A comfortable EV for city commuting that stands out for its affordable pricing and flexible subscription plans.
