Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara: India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has officially unveiled its first battery-electric SUV, the e-Vitara, ahead of launch. Before bringing the EV to market, the company has built a complete EV ecosystem, including home charging, public charging access and a unified digital charging interface.

Maruti e-Vitara Launch Timeline

The Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara will go on sale in India in early 2026.

Maruti e-Vitara Booking

Bookings for the e-Vitara are expected to begin by the end of December 2025.

Maruti e-Vitara Price (Expected)

The upcoming electric mid-size SUV is expected to be priced from around ₹18 lakh (ex-showroom).
Official pricing will be announced at launch.

The electric SUV will also be offered with a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, reducing initial purchase cost. Additionally, a buyback option will be available.

Rivals

Maruti e-Vitara will compete with:

• Mahindra BE.6

• Hyundai Creta EV

• Tata Curvv EV

• MG ZS EV

• VinFast VF6

EV Charging Ecosystem

Maruti Suzuki has partnered with 13 charge-point operators, enabling users to access multiple charging networks via a single interface.

• 2,000+ exclusive charging points via Maruti dealer network across 1,100 cities

• Additional partner-operated charging locations nationwide

• Target: 1,00,000+ public charging points by 2030

‘e-for-me’ Charging App

The EV ecosystem is supported by a dedicated app offering:

• Public charger locator

• UPI & Maruti Suzuki Money payments

• Tap-and-charge at dealerships

• Smart home charger control

• In-car infotainment mirroring

The company has also trained 1.5 lakh technicians and set up 1,500+ EV-ready workshops.

Safety

The Maruti e-Vitara has received a 5-Star rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests, scoring:

• 31.49/32 for adult safety

• 43/49 for child safety

• 15.49/16 frontal offset

• 16/16 side impact

Standard Safety Features

• 7 airbags (including knee & curtain)

• ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

• Pedestrian protection features

• ISOFIX child-seat mounts

• Seatbelt reminders

Specifications

• Platform: Dedicated HEARTECT-e EV

• Battery Options: 49 kWh & 61 kWh LFP

• Motor Output:

  • 49 kWh: 105.8 kW

  • 61 kWh: 128 kW

• Range: Up to 543 km (ARAI certified)

• Drive Modes: Eco / Normal / Sport / Snow + regenerative braking

• Tested for extreme temperatures -30°C to 60°C

Dimensions

Key Features

• Ventilated disc brakes (front & rear)

• Matrix LED DRLs

• Fully digital cockpit

• 10.1-inch central display + 10.25-inch MID

• Ventilated front seats & 10-way powered driver seat

• 40:20:40 split sliding/reclining rear seats

• Fixed-glass sunroof

• Infinity by Harman premium audio system

• Suzuki Connect with 60+ connected features

⭐ Conclusion

With a competitive expected price, strong safety credentials, wide charging ecosystem and powerful range figures, the Maruti e-Vitara is positioned to become one of India’s most anticipated electric SUVs in 2026.