The second edition of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo is scheduled to take place from 17th to 22nd January 2025 in New Delhi. The 2025 Auto Expo will witness the unveiling and launches of several new and significant products across segments. India’s largest passenger carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, will showcase its first-ever electric car – the Maruti e Vitara – as its showstopper. The model recently made its global debut in Milan, Italy.
What More to Expect?
Alongside, the Indo-Japanese automaker is likely to showcase special editions and accessorized versions of its existing models. The entire Maruti Suzuki product lineup might also be displayed at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Show.
New Maruti e Vitara Electric SUV
The Maruti e Vitara is a 5-seater electric midsize SUV based on the eVX concept. Codenamed YY8, this electric SUV will be built on an all-new skateboard platform co-developed by Maruti Suzuki and Toyota. Toyota’s upcoming Urban Cruiser EV will also share the same architecture. The e Vitara’s prices will be announced in March and it will be available through Maruti Suzuki’s Nexa dealerships. It is estimated to be priced between Rs 22 lakh and Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom).
Upon launch, the e Vitara will be available with two battery pack options – 49kWh and 61kWh – paired with a standard single-motor setup. Both batteries use LFP (lithium-iron phosphate) BYD Blade cells. While the smaller battery delivers a claimed output of 144bhp, the larger battery generates 174bhp. Both setups offer a torque of 189Nm. Additionally, the 61kWh battery pack will be available with a dual-motor AllGrip-e AWD system.
The carmaker has yet to reveal the exact range figures. However, the Maruti e Vitara equipped with the larger 61kWh battery and e-AllGrip AWD setup is estimated to deliver a range of over 500km on global test cycles. This variant delivers a peak power of 184bhp and 300Nm of torque.
The design and interior of the new Maruti electric SUV are entirely different from existing Maruti models. Some of its key highlights include a floating dual-screen setup, a twin-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel, part fabric and part leatherette upholstery, a wireless phone charger, single-zone automatic climate control, heated mirrors, multiple airbags, adjustable headrests, and three-point seatbelts for all passengers. Additionally, it could be the first Maruti Suzuki car in India to feature an ADAS suite.
