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🚗 Maruti e‑Vitara EV: India’s Feature-Rich Electric SUV
Launch & Production
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Debuted at Bharat Mobility Global Expo, New Delhi (Jan 2025); global launch began at Milan (Nov 2024) NEXA+14Maruti Storage New+14Autocar India+14.
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Manufactured on the HEARTECT‑e skateboard EV platform from Suzuki Motor Gujarat; sales expected from mid‑2025 via NEXA NEXA+5Maruti Storage New+5Wikipedia+5.
🔋 Battery & Performance
| Spec | 49 kWh | 61 kWh |
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| Battery Type | LFP (BYD blade cells) | LFP (BYD blade cells) |
| Motor Output | 143 PS, 192 Nm | 173 PS, 192 Nm Global Suzuki+9Autocar India+9Wikipedia+9 |
| 0–100 km/h | ~9.6 s | ~8.7 s |
| MIDC Range | ~400–450 km | 500+ km official claim |
Charging –
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DC fast-charge: 61 kWh takes 0–80% in ~45 min (70 kW DC) CarWale+2Financial Express+2CarDekho+2.
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AC: 7–11 kW home charging (7.2 kW typical), full charge ~6–9 hrs CarDekho+2CarDekho+2MYEV Portal India+2.
📐 Dimensions & Capacity
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Length: 4,275 mm | Width: 1,800 mm
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Height: 1,635 mm | Wheelbase: 2,700 mm | Turning radius: 5.2 m Indus Motor+12CarDekho+12Spinny+12.
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Ground clearance: ~185 mm CarWale.
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Seats 5; rear bench slides & reclines (40:20:40 split) Maruti Storage New.
🎛️ Interior & Features
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Dual digital displays: 10.1″ instrument + 10.25″ touchscreen infotainment Financial Express+3Maruti Storage New+3CarDekho+3.
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Floating twin‑deck console, rotary drive mode dial with Eco/Normal/Sport (+ Snow mode) NEXA+2Maruti Storage New+2Financial Express+2.
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Comfort highlights: ventilated front seats, 10‑way power driver seat, panoramic sunroof, wireless charging Wikipedia+8Maruti Storage New+8Spinny+8.
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Premium audio: Infinity by Harman 10‑speaker system Maruti Storage New.
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Connectivity via next-gen Suzuki Connect + smartwatch support Autocar India+2NEXA+2Maruti Storage New+2.
🛡️ Safety & ADAS
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Level‑2 ADAS: ACC, AEB, LKA, BSM, High Beam Assist, Multi-Collision Braking CarDekho+9NEXA+9Financial Express+9.
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Airbags: 7 total (incl. driver knee) CarDekho+2Financial Express+2Spinny+2.
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ESP, ABS‑EBD, ESC, all‑disc brakes, TPMS, electronic parking brake with hold Maruti Storage New+1Financial Express+1.
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360° camera, AVAS pedestrian alert, e‑Call emergency feature NEXA+5Financial Express+5Spinny+5.
🌟 Notable Highlights
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First Maruti EV built ground‑up — not a conversion The Verge+10Maruti Storage New+10Wikipedia+10.
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Designed with global export in mind (Japan, Europe) .
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LFP battery optimized for reliability across –30 °C to 60 °C NEXA+1Spinny+1.
💲 Expected Pricing & Variants
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Pricing: ₹17 L–₹22.5 L (49 kWh to 61 kWh) CarDekho+1Spinny+1.
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Variants (expected):
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Delta: 49 kWh
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Zeta: 49 kWh / 61 kWh
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Alpha: 61 kWh + ADAS, premium features Autocar IndiaSpinny+1CarDekho+1.
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✅ Final Verdict
Maruti’s e‑Vitara EV delivers a compelling mix of range, tech, safety, and comfort:
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Range up to 500 km with fast charging
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Performance tuned for daily use and occasional highway drives
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Feature-rich interior rivaling global EV competitors
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Strong safety credentials with Level‑2 ADAS & 7 airbags
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Attractive pricing across multiple trims
This EV isn’t just Maruti’s first—it’s a bold statement that they’re serious about leading India’s EV future.
