The 61kwh Battery pack can do 543 KM (Arai Claimed)
Maruti will offer BaaS service (pay as you drive) with delivery by January 2026
Maruti Suzuki E-Vitara has secured 5-star BNCAP rating
Maruti Suzuki has showcased the India spec e Vitara, its first all-electric model for the domestic market. The SUV comes with 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery options, with the larger pack delivering an ARAI rated 543 km range, making it one of the longest running EVs in its class.
Bookings will open soon and deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026, with the SUV also being offered through subscription plans and the Battery as a Service programme for buyers who want lower upfront costs.
On the outside, the e Vitara retains the familiar proportions of the regular Vitara but adopts a closed grille, aero tuned 18-inch alloys and sharper LED lighting that fit its electric identity.
Inside, it continues with a modern cabin that combines a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless smartphone connectivity, ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof and a flat floor that comes from the Heartect e platform.
The SUV is sold in Delta, Zeta and Alpha trims, where the 49-kWh pack is offered in the base Delta version and the 61-kWh battery is paired with Zeta and Alpha.
Performance figures remain strong for the segment, with the 49-kWh front wheel drive setup producing around 142 to 144 bhp and close to 189 to 193 Nm, while the 61-kWh version delivers roughly 172 to 174 bhp. No AWD E-Vitara is currently planned
The e Vitara has an expected price range between 18 to 22 lakhs. exact prices will be revealed next month.
Safety has been a major focus, with seven airbags, ABS with EBD, stability control, a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS that adds adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and blind spot monitoring. it also secured a full 5-star safety rating in BNCAP
Maruti has also reinforced the body using more than half high tensile steel and developed an energy absorbing battery mount for added crash protection. The features list includes sunroof, rear AC vents, power windows and disc brakes on both axles, similar to premium EV rivals.
Maruti has paired the SUV with what it claims is India’s largest EV charging ecosystem. The company has already set up around 2000 charging points across about 1100 cities and aims to scale this to one lakh chargers by 2030, giving users access to a charger every five to ten kilometres on average.
These can be located and used through the e For Me app, developed with support from 13 charging point partners. About 1500 workshops are now EV ready for servicing and roughly 500 of these already have full capability to handle electric models.
With its long claimed range, wide charging access, multiple battery choices and familiar Maruti Suzuki ownership ecosystem, the e Vitara enters a competitive field that includes the Hyundai Creta Electric, Vinfast VF6, MG ZS EV, Mahindra BE 6 and the upcoming Tata Curvv EV.
