The country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India, is getting ready to launch its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e Vitara, in the country. Ahead of the electric SUV's market entry, the carmaker has outlined a full-scale ecosystem that integrates home charging, public charging and a unified digital interface.
The sales of the e Vitara will start in India at the beginning of the calendar year (CY) 2026.
Maruti Suzuki is expected to open bookings for the e Vitara later this month.
To be based in the electric mid-size SUV segment, the e Vitara price in India is expected to start around Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). The company will officially announce the prices at the time of the launch.
Maruti Suzuki will offer the e Vitara under a BaaS (Battery as a Service) program, which could significantly decrease the upfront acquisition cost of the electric SUV. Besides, the company will offer an assured buyback option.
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara will rival the likes of the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv.ev, MG ZS EV and VinFast VF6.
Maruti Suzuki has signed agreements with 13 charge point operators and aggregators, creating a single interface for users to access public charging points across networks. The company currently has more than 2,000 exclusive charging points across its dealer network in over 1,100 cities, supported by partner-operated charging locations nationwide. Its long-term plan is to enable over 1,00,000 public charging points by 2030.
A significant part of the ecosystem is the 'e for me' app, which consolidates EV charging on a single platform. The app supports locating charging points, payments via UPI and 'Maruti Suzuki Money', tap-n-charge at dealer outlets, smart home charger control and in-car mirroring on the infotainment screen.
To support adoption, the company has prepared over 1,500 EV-ready workshops across 1,100 cities and trained around 1.50 lakh workforce for EV maintenance and customer support.
The e Vitara has secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, recording 31.49 out of 32 points for adult occupant protection and 43 out of 49 points for child occupant protection. In the frontal offset test, the electric SUV scored 15.49/16, while the side impact test returned a full 16/16, with the side pole test also marked 'OK'. Standard safety fitments include seven airbags, including a driver knee airbag, electronic stability control, curtain airbags, pedestrian protection systems and seatbelt reminders. ISOFIX mounts are provided on the outboard rear seats.
Built on the dedicated HEARTECT-e EV platform, the e Vitara has two LFP battery options -- 49kWh and 61kWh -- paired with a permanent magnet synchronous motor that delivers 105.8kW in the 49kWh version and 128kW in the 61kWh variant. The larger battery promises a driving range of 543km (ARAI-certified). The electric SUV provides Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes, along with a Snow mode and regenerative braking levels for optimised efficiency. Battery and vehicle systems have been tested for extreme global temperatures ranging from -30°C to 60°C.
In terms of size, the e Vitara measures 4,275mm in length, 1,800mm in width and 1,640mm in height, with a 2,700mm wheelbase, a 5.2-metre turning radius and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The electric SUV is equipped with ventilated disc brakes at both ends. The exterior has polyhedral surfaces and Matrix LED DRLs. The interior features a digital cockpit comprising a 10.1-inch central display and a 10.25-inch multi-information display, along with ventilated front seats, 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, sliding and reclining rear seats with a 40:20:40 split, a fixed-glass sunroof and an Infinity by Harman audio system. Connectivity is supported by Suzuki Connect with over 60 features.
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