e Vitara Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) unveiled its first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) SUV, the e VITARA, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The company also introduced its "e for me" Electric Eco-Solutions, demonstrating its commitment to decarbonization and accessible mobility. The e VITARA, built on the HEARTECT-e platform, will be available through NEXA dealerships and exported globally. Maruti Suzuki aims to leverage India's manufacturing capabilities and address customer needs with this new EV offering.
Platform
The e VITARA is built on a new platform, HEARTECT-e, specifically designed for electric vehicles. This platform prioritizes strength, cabin space, and high-voltage protection. Two battery pack options are available, offering a range exceeding 500 km on a single charge for the 61kWh option.
The vehicle incorporates premium features such as Level 2 ADAS, an Integrated Digital Display, and Next-Gen Suzuki Connect. Maruti Suzuki's "e for me" initiative will support EV adoption with home chargers, a nationwide charging network, and specialised service workshops.
Safety features include a high-tensile steel construction, an advanced battery protection system, Level 2 ADAS, seven airbags (including a driver-side knee airbag), Electronic Parking Brake, All-Disc Brakes, e-Call functionality, and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Next-Gen Suzuki Connect offers over 60 advanced features, including remote vehicle controls and real-time vehicle updates via a mobile application.
“We aim to make BEVs attractive to customers through a three-pronged strategy. First is to develop a BEV dedicated platform for optimum performance. Second is to evolve the right product for the target markets, based on customer requirements. The third is to leverage our global economies of scale and concentrate manufacturing at a single location for the world. For this purpose, we have chosen India as the global manufacturing base due to its quality products, and scale merit. And this is exactly the vision of Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to Make in India,” stated Toshihiro Suzuki.
“The e VITARA is an SUV built on the all-new platform, called HEARTECT-e, exclusively designed for electric vehicles. It comes with highly efficient battery pack options to deliver more than 500 km for 61kWh on a single charge. We have equipped the e VITARA with several premium and advanced features such as Level 2 ADAS, Integrated Digital Display, and Next-Gen Suzuki Connect,” mentioned Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, highlighted the e VITARA's dedicated EV platform, its range capabilities, and its advanced features.
Design
The e VITARA’s exterior design features a bold SUV stance, aerodynamic elements such as 18-inch alloy wheels and roof-end spoilers, and distinctive lighting elements like the NEXTré 3-Point Matrix LED DRLs. The interior offers a premium and sophisticated feel with a digital cockpit, a twin-deck floating console, a bespoke steering wheel, a fixed-glass sunroof, and soft-touch materials with ambient lighting.
Technological features include a 25.65cm (10.1”) Integrated Digital Display, a 26.04cm (10.25”) multi-information display, wireless connectivity, and a premium sound system by Infinity by Harman. Comfort features include ventilated front seats and a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat. The rear seating features a 40:20:40 split configuration with reclining and sliding functionality for versatile boot space.
Maruti Suzuki's "e for me" Electric Eco-Solutions encompass a plug-and-play DC fast-charging network at dealerships, smart home charging solutions with remote operation capabilities, and an "e for me" app for charger discovery, route planning, payments, and feedback. The e VITARA will be available in two battery options and a variety of colors, with both single-tone and dual-tone options.
The e VITARA will be exported to over 100 countries, including Japan and Europe, furthering Maruti Suzuki's aim to establish India as a global EV manufacturing hub. Maruti Suzuki's launch of the e VITARA reflects its commitment to innovation and its focus on delivering value to its customers in the evolving automotive landscape.
