Months after unveiling it in January, Toyota has finally launched the Ebella, its first electric offering in India. A badge-engineered sibling to the Maruti e Vitara, the Ebella competes in the midsize eSUV space. But apart from different badges, what separates these two eSUVs? Let’s compare their top-spec versions to find out which one makes more sense to purchase, at least on paper.
Explore full specs, features and a price breakdown in our Ebella versus e Vitara comparison.
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Dimensions
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Dimensions | ||
Toyota Ebella | Maruti e Vitara | |
Length (mm) | 4,275 | 4,275 |
Width (mm) | 1,800 | 1,800 |
Height (mm) | 1,640 | 1,640 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2,700 | 2,700 |
Ground clearance (mm) | 185 | 185 |
Boot space (litres) | 306 | 306 |
Since both Maruti e Vitara and Toyota Ebella are badge-engineered siblings, their exterior dimensions are identical.
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Battery and range
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Battery and range | ||
Toyota Ebella | Maruti e Vitara | |
Battery size (kWh) | 61 | 61 |
Motor setup | Single motor, front | Single motor, front |
Power (hp) | 174 | 174 |
Torque (Nm) | 193 | 193 |
ARAI range (km) | 543 | 543 |
Powering both the Ebella and e Vitara is a 61kWh battery pack paired to a front-axle-mounted motor. The motor churns out 174hp and 193Nm of torque, and the ARAI-rated range is pegged at 543km for both.
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Charging speed and time
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Charging speed and time | ||
Toyota Ebella | Maruti e Vitara | |
AC charging speed support | 7.2kW | Up to 7.4kW |
DC charging speed support | Not revealed | Up to 70kW |
10-100 percent AC charging time (hours) | Not revealed | 9 |
10-80 percent DC charging time (minutes) | Not revealed | 45 |
Despite the identical battery pack, Toyota is offering a slightly slower 7.2kW AC charger with the Ebella, while the e Vitara comes with a 7.4kW unit. So, charging the Ebella at AC speeds will likely take longer than it does for the e Vitara. Toyota, however, has not revealed the Ebella’s DC charging speed and range top-up time, but these figures are likely to be similar to those of the e Vitara.
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Exterior features
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Exterior features | ||
Toyota Ebella | Maruti e Vitara | |
Headlights | LED | LED |
Tail-lights | Connected LED | Connected LED |
DRLs | Yes | Yes |
Front fog lamps | No | Yes |
Rear spoiler | Yes | Yes |
Power-adjustable and folding ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
Rain-sensing wipers | Yes | Yes |
Rear wiper/washer | Yes | Yes |
Shark-fin antenna | Yes | Yes |
Colours | Monotone and dual-tone | Monotone and dual-tone |
Wheels | 18-inch | 18-inch |
Both eSUVs get LED headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRLs), power-adjustable and folding outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs), a rear spoiler, 18-inch alloys and rain-sensing wipers. However, the Ebella misses out on front fog lamps.
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Interior features
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Interior features | ||
Toyota Ebella | Maruti e Vitara | |
Infotainment screen | 10.1-inch | 10.1-inch |
Driver’s display | 10.25-inch | 10.25-inch |
Front seat ventilation | Yes | Yes |
Powered driver’s seat | 10-way | 10-way |
Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
Audio system | JBL | Infinity |
Sunroof | Single-pane fixed glass | Single-pane fixed glass |
Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
Rear-seat recline and slide | Yes | Yes |
Climate control | Automatic | Automatic |
Seat upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette |
Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes |
Ambient lighting | Yes | Yes |
Front centre armrest | Yes | Yes |
Rear centre armrest | Yes | Yes |
USB ports | 2x Type A, 2x Type C | 2x Type A, 2x Type C |
Connected car tech | Yes | Yes |
The Ebella and e Vitara are equally matched on interior features. Both have a 10.1-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.25-inch driver’s display, a 10-way powered driver’s seat, front-seat ventilation and more. The only difference here is that the Ebella gets a JBL-branded audio system, while the e Vitara comes with an Infinity setup.
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Driving tech
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Driving tech | ||
Toyota Ebella | Maruti e Vitara | |
Drive modes | Eco, Normal and Sport | Eco, Normal and Sport |
Terrain modes | Snow | Snow |
Cruise control | Adaptive | Adaptive |
Like the e Vitara, even Toyota has equipped the Ebella with three drive modes (Eco, Normal and Sport), a Snow terrain mode and adaptive cruise control.
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Safety
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Safety | ||
Toyota Ebella | Maruti e Vitara | |
Airbags | 7 | 7 |
ADAS | Level 2 | Level 2 |
Camera setup | 360-degree | 360-degree |
Parking sensors | Front and rear | Front and rear |
Electric parking brake | Yes | Yes |
Disc brakes | All wheels | All wheels |
TPMS | Yes | Yes |
IRVM | Auto-dimming | Auto-dimming |
Hill-hold control | Yes | Yes |
ESC | Yes | Yes |
It’s not surprising that safety kits are identical for both models, with features such as 7 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, an auto-dimming interior rearview mirror (IRVM), a tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and front and rear parking sensors.
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Price and verdict
Toyota Ebella vs Maruti e Vitara: Price | ||
Toyota Ebella | Maruti e Vitara | |
Price (Rs lakh) | 23.6 | 19.79 |
BaaS Price | 15.25 | 14.29 |
Battery rental (Rs) | 4.99/km | 4.39/km |
Between the two eSUVs, our recommendation is the e Vitara. Despite both models having largely similar looks, feature sets and identical battery packs, the extra premium for the Ebella is not justified at all. The price gap between badge-engineered Maruti and Toyota models is usually in thousands, but the difference here is Rs 3.81 lakh for their respective top trims. This could be because Maruti is taking a hit on its margins in order to move more units of the e Vitara. The difference, however, is narrower if you opt for Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), but the Ebella is still the pricier of the two.