Maruti e Vitara finally has a launch date — Details inside

By Amit Saraswat22 Jul 2025
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India-centric global EV launch

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is the brand’s first all-electric SUV, developed primarily for India. India will also serve as the global manufacturing hub, with units being exported worldwide.

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Launch date and availability

The official launch of the Maruti e Vitara is scheduled for September 3, 2025. Though official bookings haven’t opened yet, several Nexa dealerships have started accepting unofficial bookings, and demo units are available at select showrooms.

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Feature highlights

Key exterior features include LED lighting all around, 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, and a single-pane sunroof. Inside, it offers a connected dual-screen setup, wireless smartphone integration, ventilated seats, a 10-way powered driver’s seat, ambient lighting, and ADAS.

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Powertrain and battery options

The e Vitara comes with two FWD-only powertrain options in India: 49kWh battery with 144PS and 61kWh battery with 174PS. Both variants offer 189Nm of torque, with AWD not offered in the India-spec version.

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Price range and competition

Expected to be priced between Rs 20–25 lakh (ex-showroom), the Maruti e Vitara will compete with other mainstream electric SUVs like the Hyundai Creta EV, Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV400, and BYD Atto 3.

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