Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) on Friday unveiled its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) SUV -- called 'e VITARA' -- along with the comprehensive electric eco-solutions, at the 'Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025' here.
The electric vehicle features over 500 kilometres on a single charge comes from two choices for battery –49kWh, and 61kWh; the company reported while unveiling with all-new, specific electric-vehicle platform that HEARTECTe.
The company added that the e VITARA would be exported to more than 100 countries, including key markets like Japan and Europe, as part of reaffirming its commitment to making India a global hub for EV manufacturing.
The price of the electric SUV will be announced at a later date, and the car will be offered in 10 colours with four dual tone options.
The leading automaker will 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," said Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director and President, Suzuki Motor Corporation.
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 Narendra Modi, to Make in India," he said.
The electric SUV is featured with an integrated display system, twin-deck floating console, 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, sliding and reclining rear seats and advanced technology for safety.
It will feature seven airbags standard, including driver-side knee airbag, along with Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), as well as 60 features across the range.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said the e VITARA is launched with highly-efficient battery pack options delivering over 500km 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," he informed.
The automaker is preparing 1,500 EV-enabled service workshops, covering over 1,000 cities with specially-trained manpower and special equipment to address all EV related support, including charging.
The e VITARA will be showcased through a phased rollout across NEXA dealerships nationwide, said the company.
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