Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Top Variant to Offer 543 km of Range in India

Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the India-spec version of its first electric vehicle, the e Vitara. The company has not announced pricing yet but confirmed that sales will begin in early 2026. Bookings are expected to open shortly. The electric SUV will also be offered through a subscription model and under the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) scheme.

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara will be available with two battery packs: a 49 kWh unit and a larger 61 kWh unit. The 61 kWh battery delivers an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 543 km on a single charge. The e Vitara will come with two motor output options: 144 bhp and 171 bhp. Both versions produce 189 Nm of torque and feature a two-wheel-drive layout as standard.

The e Vitara will be offered in 3 Variants: Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The 49 kWh battery will be exclusive to the base Delta variant, while the 61 kWh battery will be available on the Zeta and Alpha variants.

The Maruti e Vitara features a sharp and upright exterior design with a mix of clean lines and SUV-style elements. It gets prominent front and rear bumpers along with body cladding that adds a rugged appearance. The electric SUV is equipped with LED projector headlamps, Y-shaped LED daytime running lights and wraparound LED tail lamps with a matching lighting signature at the rear.

On the inside, the e Vitara features a dual-screen setup for infotainment and the instrument cluster. The cabin layout includes a floating centre console with USB charging below it. The SUV gets a twin-spoke steering wheel design. Rear seats offer a 40-20-40 split with reclining and sliding functions. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be available along with Harman-branded speakers.

The electric SUV will come equipped with Level 2 ADAS. Key features include:

Other safety features include seven airbags, electronic stability control, hill hold control, all-wheel disc brakes, tyre pressure monitoring system, 360-degree camera, ISOFIX mounts, front and rear parking sensors and emergency call functionality. Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that the e Vitara has received a 5-star BNCAP safety rating.

Maruti Suzuki has developed over 2,000 fast charging points across more than 1,100 cities in India. The company plans to expand this network to over 1 lakh public chargers by 2030. Charging services will be accessible through the ‘e for me’ mobile app. The company has also partnered with 13 charging point operators to improve nationwide coverage. Around 1,500 Maruti Suzuki service workshops have been made EV-ready, with 500 already fully equipped to handle electric vehicles.