Monday, March 30, 2026

Maruti Suzuki To Launch Its First EV On This Date

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 Pack48.8 kWh61.1 kWh
WLTP-Claimed Range344 km426 km
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Max Power144 PS174 PS
Peak Torque193 Nm193 Nm
DC Fast Charging Time (10 to 80%)45 mins45 mins
AC charging with 7 kW home charger (10 to 80%)6.5 hrs9 hrs
AC charging with 11 kW home charger (10 to 80%)4.5 hrs5.5 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.

Also Read: Maruti Baleno and Ertiga Now Get Standard Six Airbags

Maruti eVitara variants

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.

Maruti eVitara interior

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 launch date

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.

Also Read: Tata Plans 7 New Cars By 2030; Sierra EV Launch Coming Soon

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