Maruti Launched E Vitara in India

The New E Vitara launched at a base price of ₹10.99 lakh. Buyers can only avail if the buyer opts for the BaaS (Battery as a Service) model, with EMI starting at ₹3.99/km

Prepared for International Markets

The model is reportedly being prepared for export markets including Europe and Japan. An attempt to tap into global EV Market.

Specifications for India

The India-spec model will be based on Suzuki’s new HEARTECT-E Platform. The car will be a front wheel drive SUV at the launch.

Battery & Power

The base model of the E Vitara gets a 49 kWh battery generating an output of 142 hp and 193 Nm torque. The alpha variant gets a 61 kWh battery, putting out 172 hp and same 193 Nm torque.

Features

• Level 2 ADAS
• 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• 360-degree camera
• Ventilated front seats
• Fixed glass roof
• Infinity by Harman premium audio
• 18-inch aero alloy wheels
• 7 airbags standard

Exterior Design Logic

As per the official website, the new E Vitara comes with a futuristic design, a stance so dearly called “Polyhedral Muscular” by Maruti Suzuki. At first glance, the car breaks the usual design streak by Maruti, signifying a new design logic for more EVs to come.

Ownership & Charging

Maruti Suzuki’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), features a subscription model and guaranteed buyback options. Indian buyers aren’t alien to the term BaaS as MG Windsor, another EV Introduced this model as an option.

The Company plans to build over 2000 charging stations over 1,100 cities and expects to increase the amount by 1,00,000 + public charging stations by 2030.

Key Differences – India vs International Version

The India-spec model is only going to be sold as an FWD (front wheel drive) at launch. International spec will get an AWD (all wheel drive). The charging ecosystem in India is still developing whereas Internationally, the fast-charging system is mature. The model is likely to be sold in India Aggressively. However, the same model is to be positioned as a more premium vehicle abroad.