A new set of images shows the upcoming Maruti e Vitara midsize electric SUV to undergo internal crash test. One must note that the internal crash tests are conducted by car manufacturers during development and validation phase of a product. These tests help OEMs fine-tune vehicle’s structure, crumple zones and safety features before its market release. Vehicles undergo multiple crash angles and material stress tests. Meanwhile, global crash tests are organised and conducted by independent agencies (such as NCAP, NHTSA, IIHS, etc.) to assess real-world safety performance.
The Maruti e Vitara is all set to hit showrooms in March, 2025. This electric SUV has been designed on Suzuki’s Heartect-e platform, which is made of over 50 percent high tensile steel. It’s claimed to offer strength and rigidity, while ensuring safety of battery pack and passengers. Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat based manufacturing facility is serving production hub for this electric SUV. Toyota’s version of the e Vitara – Toyota Urban Cruiser EV – will also be manufactured at the same plant. This EV is scheduled to arrive in the second half of 2025.
The powertrain setup of the Maruti electric Vitara consists of a 49kWh battery pack using LFP blade cells sourced from BYD. This battery with the front-axle mounted electric motors delivers a maximum power of 143bhp and 192.5Nm of torque. Buyers will also have the option of a larger 61kWh battery pack option, offering power worth 173hbp. Official range figures are yet to be revealed. However, Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that the EV offers an MIDC-rated range of over 500km in its higher-spec version.
The Indo-Japanese automaker has announced a new ‘e for Me’ scheme under which the company will establish fast chargers at dealerships across the top 100 cities in the country. Furthermore, there will be a dedicated charging app and over 1,500 EV-specific service centres in more than 1,000 cities.
