Maruti e-Vitara: Powerful Features, Expected Price, Booking Details & Charging Network Explained

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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

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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

    Specification Detail
    Length4,275 mm
    Width1,800 mm
    Height1,640 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Radius5.2 m
    Wheels18-inch alloy

    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.