As India is rapidly shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) , Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has Move towards its first fully-electric SUV: e-Vitara.
Introduction
Maruti Suzuki one of the leading automobile company of India is stepping towards new era of EV. In this article, we’ll explore every facet of the e-Vitara — from design and specifications to pricing, features, charging infrastructure and how it stacks up for Indian buyers. It is built on HEARTECT-e platform.
Design & Dimensions
As we know that e-Vitara is the first member of Maruti Suzuki’s EV family. The company invested a lot on features of SUV and design and dimensions are the key features, some of them are:
- The Design is based on the concept of Emotional Versatile Cruiser.
- The e-Vitara the best combination of Technology and Adventure with Bold & Masculine SUV styling.
- The length of e-Vitara is 4275mm which makes it more comfortable.
- The width of e-Vitara is 1800mm and height is 1640mm.
- It has wheel base of 2700mm which provide comfortable drive in uneven and hilly areas.
- The e-Vitara have a tyre size of 225/55 R18 and Minimum Turning Radius is 5.2m.
Battery & Range
Battery is the backbone of any EV, e-Vitara has a strong battery and charging system. Some highlights are given below:
- The e-Vitara has two Battery Options: 49kWh and 61kWh.
- It provide freedom to drive more than 500 km on a single charge.
- Smart home charger with remote access, and plug-n-play fast DC chargers at MSIL dealerships.
- Maruti Suzuki providing ‘e for me’ app, which is a one-stop solution for multiple charging needs. The app helps users to search nearby EV station and also provide live update on availability of EV station.
- Company is providing an infrastructure of over 1,500 EV-enabled service outlets across 1,000 cities.
Safety and Features
The e-Vitara comes with loaded safety features and premium interior and exterior design.
Interior & Exterior
- The e-Vitara come with two display, one is infotainment screen and instrument cluster display.
- A fixed-glass sunroof and soft touch dual-tone materials with multi-color ambient lighting create a premium ambiance.
- The e-Vitara also offers the best rear seating system with a versatile 40:20:40 split configuration with easy boot access.
- It provide power-adjustable driver seat.
- The Rear Seat Armrest with cup holder, along with reclining and sliding functionality that enables flexible boot space.
- You can experience a premium sound of Infinity by Harman speakers.
- The e-Vitara has a Futuristic exterior Design which makes Masculine & Bold SUV Stance.
- The next generation NEXTré 3-Point Matrix LED DRLs with LED projector headlamps.
- It is expected to be available in in 10 colors with 4 dual tone options.
Safety
- The HEARTECT-e platform technology have a high-tensile steel construction and an advanced battery protection system.
- The e VITARA includes Level 2 ADAS, standard 7 Airbags (including driver side knee airbag) and Electronic Parking Brake.
- The e VITARA has all Ventilated Disc Brakes, e-Call functionality and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Motor Specification
- The e-Vitara have a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor have different power outputs depends on size of battery.
- The 49kWh battery provide maximum output of 105.8kW.
- The 61kWh battery provide maximum output of 128kW.
- The motor generate maximum torque of 192.5 nm in both battery options.
Pricing and Launch
Expected Price in India: Comparing withe the same segment EV’s it is expected to pricing between 18-23Lakhs for initial models.
Launch timeline: As it is unveils in many auto expo so it is expected to launch in Dec. 2025.
Strengths & Advantages
- Brand trust & network: Maruti Suzuki’s extensive service and sales network across India gives confidence for an EV purchase in a country still building EV ecosystem.
- Export ambition: The fact that the e Vitara is not just for India but for global markets (Europe/Japan) hints at higher build & quality standards.
- Flexible battery & drive options: Catering to both cost-sensitive buyers (49 kWh) and range-conscious buyers (61 kWh / AWD) is smart segmentation.
Conclusion
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is much more than just another electric SUV. It marks a strategic turning point for India’s largest mass-market carmaker. With its mix of technology, comfort, brand reliability and EV credentials, it stands poised to play a pivotal role in the Indian EV market.