Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the e Vitara in India-spec form. The carmaker’s first electric offering in the country is available in 49kWh and 61kWh variants and gets an ARAI-rated range of up to 543km.
- e Vitara bookings to open soon; Maruti to offer subscription and BaaS schemes
- Maruti has also set up a fast-charging network of over 2,000 points
The e Vitara bookings will open soon, with its launch slated for early 2026. Maruti will also offer the e-SUV via subscription and Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) schemes.
Maruti Suzuki charging infrastructure details
Maruti claims to have India’s largest fast charging network
For charging the e Vitara, Maruti Suzuki has set up over 2,000 charging points in 1,100-plus cities in India. Additionally, it has collaborated with 13 charging point operators (CPOs) for access to a wider charging infrastructure and aims to establish a network of over 1 lakh charging points by 2030 in partnership with its dealers and CPOs. Maruti claims to have a charger available every 5-10km, accessible via the ‘e For Me’ app. It also has over 1,500 EV-ready workshops for service support, and will offer doorstep service as well.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara powertrain and trims
Comes with two battery pack choices in an FWD setup
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara will be available with two battery pack options: 49kWh and 61kWh, both with a front-wheel-drive (FWD) setup. The ARAI-rated range for the larger battery pack is 543km. The e Vitara will be available in three trims. The base trim, Delta, will have the 49kWh battery pack, and the Zeta and Alpha trims will get the larger unit. Maruti has also confirmed that the e Vitara received a 5-star safety rating from the BNCAP.
The e Vitara rivals the likes of the Hyundai Creta Electric, Vinfast VF6, MG ZS EV, Mahindra BE 6 and Tata Curvv EV.
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