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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Set For Launch on September 3
Maruti Suzuki is set to launch its first electric vehicle, the e Vitara, in India on September 3. Initially showcased as eVX at the 2023 Auto Expo, it will compete with models like the Mahindra XEV 9e and Tata Harrier EV. The e Vitara offers two battery options (49-kWh and 61-kWh) and three engine configurations ranging from 144 bhp to 181 bhp. Features include an electric four-wheel drive system, advanced driver assistance, seven airbags, and a range exceeding 500 km, emphasizing both performance and safety.
Saptak Bardhan
Updated Jul 18, 2025, 04:37 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Set For Launch on September 3
Maruti Suzuki has confirmed the launch of its first electric vehicle to be launched in India. The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is expected to be launched on September 3. The electric car was first showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo as eVX before unveiling it as the e Vitara at the 2025 Auto Expo. The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is expected to compete against the Mahindra XEV 9e, Mahindra BE6, Tata Harrier EV, Hyundai Creta Electric and MG ZS EV, among others.
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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Power and Performance
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara offers two different battery options: a 49-kWh battery and a 61-kWh battery. The electric SUV will be available in three engine configurations: 144 bhp, 171 bhp, and 181 bhp. The 144 bhp and 171 bhp versions produce 189 Nm of torque and are equipped with two-wheel drive (2WD), while the 181 bhp variant offers 300 Nm of torque and comes with a four-wheel drive (4WD) option.
Additionally, the 4WD version is equipped with a 64.36 bhp electric motor on the rear axle, enhancing its off-road capabilities and traction. The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara makes its debut with a focus on efficiency and performance, boasting a range of more than 500 km.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Features
The e Vitara is equipped with AllGrip-e technology, an electric four-wheel drive system with two independent eAxles at the front and rear. This system includes a trail mode, similar to the one found in the Jimny, which helps the vehicle navigate rough terrains by applying brakes to spinning tires and distributing torque to the opposite wheel, ensuring better control and traction.
In terms of safety, it will boast a Level 2 assisted driver assistance system (ADAS) and seven airbags. Additionally, the e Vitara will boast ventilated seats, 10-way electrical seat adjustment and 18-inch ventilated alloy wheels.
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