In India, Maruti Suzuki plans to launch the E Vitara by September 2025. However, the initial production target of 26,500 units for April–September 2025 has been cut to 8,200 units due to a global shortage of rare earth magnets.
Despite this, the company aims to produce 67,000 units in the financial year ending March 2026, with most earmarked for export to markets like Europe and Japan.The UK-spec E Vitara comes in two trims — Motion and Ultra — and offers two battery pack options. The 49 kWh battery is available only in the base Motion trim and delivers up to 346 km of WLTP-certified range.
The larger 61 kWh battery, available across both trims, provides 428 km of range in its single-motor, two-wheel-drive version, and 412 km in the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup.
In terms of performance, the 49 kWh variant produces 142 bhp and 192.5 Nm, while the 61 kWh single-motor model offers 172 bhp with the same torque. The dual-motor AWD version delivers a combined output of 178 bhp and 300 Nm.
The E Vitara is built on Suzuki’s new HEARTECT-e EV platform, featuring an eAxle and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs. The SUV’s dimensions are 4,275 mm (length), 1,800 mm (width), 1,635 mm (height), and 2,700 mm (wheelbase). It directly competes with the Kia EV3, which is similar in size and price.
The India-spec E Vitara will be locally manufactured and is expected to be priced lower than in the UK. The 61 kWh battery pack is confirmed for India, and the 49 kWh option may also be introduced to broaden appeal.
The E Vitara will also form the basis of Toyota’s upcoming electric SUV, the Urban Cruiser EV, which will share Suzuki’s drivetrain and platform.
Maruti Suzuki showcased the E Vitara at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, and the EV is expected to compete with models like the Hyundai Creta EV, MG ZS EV, Tata Harrier EV, Mahindra BE.6, and BYD Atto 3.
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