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Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Launch Live Updates: Stay tuned as HT Auto brings you the latest updates directly from the launch event.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Launch Live Updates: Maruti Suzuki will be hosting the launch event for the e-Vitara in India today. The launch event is will take place in Gurugram, Haryana, in the latter half of the day, close to 6 PM. The carmaker has already launched the EV in the international markets. The all-electric SUV will make its mark as Maruti Suzuki’s first-ever EV in the Indian automotive space. Stay tuned to witness the launch of the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, with launch pricing, features, variants, colours and more right here on this page.
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The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara in the 49 kWh guise with a front-wheel drive setup produces 142 bhp and 193 Nm of torque internationally. The larger 61 kWh pack is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants. The FWD motor makes 171 bhp and 193 Nm, whereas the AWD version churns 181 bhp and 307 Nm of torque. The power figures will likely remain the same for the Indian market.
Drawing data from the variants launched in the European markets, we can also get a slight idea of the expected range that the e Vitara is going to offer in India. The carmaker claims a range of 344 km for the 49 kWh battery pack and up to 426 km with the 61 kWh battery pack.
Maruti Suzuki had already showcased the e Vitara to the Indian audiences at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 held in New Delhi at the start of this year. The EV attracted a large number of eyeballs with the way it looked.
The UK market model suggests battery options with 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery capacities. In the units sold internationally, both these packs are capable of reaching over 80 per cent charge in 45 minutes using a DC fast charger.
The Heartect-e Platform by Maruti Suzuki is specifically designed for EVs. The platform has been jointly developed by Suzuki and Toyota, featuring a flat floor to maximise interior space, a lightweight structure, and battery protection.
The electric SUV is expected to face tough competition in India as it contends against rivals like the Hyundai Creta EV, Mahindra BE 6, Tata Curvv EV, MG ZS EV, etc. It also easily one of the most awaited electric cars in the Indian passenger vehicle market.
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara was crash tested by Euro NCAP resulting in a healthy four star score out of five. Built on the Heartect-e platform the EV SUV achieved 77 per cent grade in Adult Occupant Protection, 85 per cent grade in Child Occupant Protection, 79 per cent for Vulnerable Road Users and 72 per cent score in Safety Assist.
Maruti Suzuki has already begun selling the e Vitara in 12 European countries including United Kingdom, Germany, France, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Austria and Belgium. The carmaker is producing these units at its plant in Hansalpur, Gujarat. Additionally, the e Vitara will be exported to over 100 countries, according to the manufacturer.
