In its recent annual earnings call, Maruti revealed that it plans to produce up to 70,000 units of the e Vitara electric SUV at its Gujarat facility in the financial year 2025-26
Majority of the units of Suzuki's first-ever EV will be exported to global markets, including some in Europe and Japan as well.
The e Vitara is based on an EV-specific version of Suzuki's Heartect platform.
The electric SUV will come with both 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery pack options. The former will be available only in front-wheel drive(FWD) guise, while the latter will get optional all-wheel drive (AWD) in global markets.
The single-motor 49kWh variant will develop 142 bhp and 192.5 Nm, while the single-motor set-up paired with the larger battery makes 172 bhp. The all-wheel drive setup generates 181 bhp and 300Nm. In terms of driving range. Suzuki has said that the e Vitara will offer up to 428 km of range depending on the powertrain configuration
Suzuki plans to offer the e Vitara with a 10-year battery warranty, although only in international markets.