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Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella will be sold in two battery options with the claimed range going up to 543 km between charges
Toyota has officially unveiled the Urban Cruiser Ebella – the brand’s entry into India’s electric passenger vehicle space. The midsize electric SUV becomes Toyota’s first fully electric offering for the Indian market and is the result of a joint development programme with Suzuki. The Urban Cruiser Ebella shares its core architecture, components and powertrain strategy with the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara.
The electric SUV is built on the Heartect-e skateboard platform and will be manufactured at Suzuki Motor Gujarat’s facility. This EV-specific architecture has been engineered to allow extensive component sharing, including batteries, electronics and electrical systems. The shared approach is expected to help Toyota keep costs in check while ensuring scalability for both domestic sales and exports.
In terms of size, the Urban Cruiser Ebella sits squarely in the midsize SUV category. It measures around 4,285 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width and 1,640 mm in height, while riding on a 2,700 mm wheelbase. These dimensions translate into a spacious cabin layout without making the SUV unwieldy for city use.
Toyota has confirmed two battery pack options for the Urban Cruiser Ebella. Buyers will be able to choose between a 49 kWh battery and a larger 61.1 kWh unit, identical to those used in the e Vitara. Both versions are powered by a single electric motor producing 172 hp and 192 Nm of torque. Depending on the battery configuration and testing cycle, the claimed driving range goes up to 543 km on a single charge.
Design-wise, the Urban Cruiser Ebella follows a clean and modern styling theme. The front end features slim LED headlamps with integrated daytime running lights and a closed-off grille typical of electric vehicles. A dedicated BEV badge near the front fender indicates the charging port location. From the side, the SUV closely mirrors the e Vitara’s proportions but stands apart with distinct 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheel designs.
Inside the cabin, Toyota is expected to offer a technology-heavy layout. Equipment highlights include a large touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a fully digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control and ventilated front seats. Toyota’s T Intouch connected car technology will also be available, enabling remote vehicle monitoring, charging status updates and other app-based functions.
Having already been showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 and the Brussels Motor Show, the Urban Cruiser Ebella will now prepare for its India launch. Once on sale, it will compete in the rapidly expanding midsize electric SUV segment against rivals such as the Tata Curvv EV, Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV and Mahindra XEV 9e, as Toyota begins its electric push in the Indian market.
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