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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara uses lithium-iron-phosphate battery packs with the claimed driving range going up to 543 km between charges
Maruti Suzuki has officially introduced the e Vitara in India at an entry price of Rs. 10.99 lakh under a battery-as-a-service plan – positioning it directly against rivals such as the Hyundai Creta EV, Mahindra XEV 9e, MG ZS EV and Tata Curvv EV. The electric SUV arrives with ownership incentives including a 60 per cent assured buyback after three years, complimentary home charger installation and one year of free public charging.
Production of the model has already commenced at the brand’s Gujarat facility with India-made units already shipped for export markets. The company is simultaneously building a long term ecosystem around its first all-electric model – pledging support for more than one lakh public charging stations nationwide before the decade ends.
Underpinning the SUV is the dedicated Heartect-e skateboard architecture giving it proportions of 4,275 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width and about 1,640 mm in height along with a generous 2,700 mm wheelbase. Ground clearance stands near 185 mm in unladen condition and its bootspace capacity is at 310 litres.
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Specification |
Value |
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Battery Options |
48.8 kWh / 61.1 kWh |
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Power Output |
144 PS / 174 PS |
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Torque |
192.5 Nm (both variants) |
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Claimed Range |
Up to 543 km |
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DC Fast Charging |
0–80% in ~50 minutes |
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Customers will be able to choose from eleven exterior finishes ranging from monotone shades to dual-tone combinations with contrasting dark roofs. Options include Nexa Blue, Grandeur Grey, Arctic White, Opulent Red and Land Breeze Green among others.
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Specification |
Value |
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Length |
4,275 mm |
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Width |
1,800 mm |
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Height |
~1,640 mm |
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Wheelbase |
2,700 mm |
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Ground Clearance |
~185 mm |
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Boot Space |
310 litres |
Energy is supplied by lithium-iron-phosphate battery packs sourced from BYD. The entry configuration uses a 48.8 kWh pack paired with a motor producing 144 PS and 192.5 Nm whereas the larger 61.1 kWh version develops 174 PS with identical torque. Both variants accept DC rapid charging – enabling a 0 to 80 per cent top-up in about fifty minutes while the bigger battery claims a driving distance of up to 543 km.
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Safety credentials are equally notable as the electric SUV has already earned a five-star evaluation from Bharat NCAP – recording 31.49 out of 32 in adult occupant protection and 43 out of 49 for child safety. Standard equipment includes seven airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock braking with electronic distribution and ISOFIX mounts for child seats.
On the inside, the five-seat cabin integrates a 10.25-inch infotainment display supporting wireless smartphone connectivity, a 10.1-inch digital instrument panel, powered front seats, automatic climate regulation, connected-car capability and a surround-view camera. Advanced driver-assistance functions such as adaptive cruise control is part of the Level 2 ADAS suite.
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