Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara Launched at Rs 10.99 Lakh With BaaS Plan
Maruti Suzuki launches the e-Vitara electric SUV at Rs 10.99 lakh with BaaS. Learn about battery options, 543 km range, and pay-per-km costs.
Maruti Suzuki has officially launched the e Vitara in India. The electric SUV starts at Rs. 10.99 lakh under a special Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan. With this pricing, the e Vitara competes with models like the Hyundai Creta EV, Mahindra XEV 9e, MG ZS EV, and Tata Curvv EV.
Ownership Incentives and Production
Maruti Suzuki is offering several ownership benefits with the e Vitara. These include a 60% assured buyback after three years, free home charger installation, and one year of free public charging. Production of the e Vitara has already started at the company’s Gujarat manufacturing plant. Vehicles made in India are also being exported to other markets. The company is also building a long-term EV ecosystem and plans to support more than one lakh public charging stations across India before the end of the decade.
Battery and Performance
Buyers can choose from eleven exterior colour options, including monotone shades and dual-tone combinations with black roofs. Colour options include Nexa Blue, Grandeur Grey, Arctic White, Opulent Red, and Land Breeze Green.
The SUV uses lithium-iron-phosphate battery packs supplied by BYD. The base version uses a 48.8 kWh battery pack with a motor producing 144 PS and 192.5 Nm of torque. The larger 61.1 kWh battery pack produces 174 PS with the same torque output.
Both variants support DC fast charging, which can charge the battery from 0 to 80 percent in about 50 minutes. The larger battery version offers a claimed driving range of up to 543 km.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery Options | 48.8 kWh / 61.1 kWh |
| Power Output | 144 PS / 174 PS |
| Torque | 192.5 Nm (both variants) |
| Claimed Range | Up to 543 km |
| DC Fast Charging | 0–80% in ~50 minutes |
Interior and Technology
Inside, the five-seat cabin features a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless smartphone connectivity. It also includes a 10.1-inch digital instrument cluster, powered front seats, automatic climate control, connected car technology, and a 360-degree surround-view camera.
Advanced driver-assistance features such as adaptive cruise control are included as part of the Level 2 ADAS package.
Safety Features
The e Vitara has received a five-star rating from Bharat NCAP. It scored 31.49 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 43 out of 49 for child safety. Standard safety features include seven airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.
Dimensions and Architecture
The e Vitara is built on the Heartect-e skateboard platform, which is specially designed for electric vehicles. The SUV measures 4,275 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width, and around 1,640 mm in height. It has a 2,700 mm wheelbase. The ground clearance is around 185 mm in unladen condition, and the boot space is 310 litres.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | ~1,640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Ground Clearance | ~185 mm |
| Boot Space | 310 litres |
Hari Babu
I’m Hari Babu, a freelance automotive journalist with over three years of experience covering the Indian automobile industry. I report on car and bike news, launch updates, and industry developments across India. I currently serve as Chief Editor at Gaadi Journal.
