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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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