Maruti e Vitara: When you think about compact SUVs in India, the name Vitara beats a loud, familiar bell. The Vitara Brezza has always been popular in India – but why?
But with the winds of change gusting more fiercely than ever, Maruti Suzuki is now finally ready to take a step into the future, by introducing one its best-selling SUVs in electric form.
Introducing the Maruti e-Vitara — a fully electric SUV that’s tipped to make its way into the Indian market in the second half of 2026.
And if early word is to be believed, this one is poised to be a game changer in more ways than one.
A New Look for an Old Face
Maruti is too sensible to stuff around with a successful recipe a lot. So, while the e-Vitara incorporates new EV design cues — such as closed-off grille and blue accents, and aerodynamic alloys — it nevertheless retains that tough, upright stance which made the original Vitara such a popular choice.
Look for a somewhat longer wheelbase and a lower drag coefficient courtesy of the EV-focused design underpinnings.
The SUV will probably ride on the Suzuki-Toyota EV platform, which should bode well for efficiency, room and a lower center of gravity — all good things when it comes to ride comfort and handling.
Battery, Range and Charging: Utility First, Flash Later
Maruti isn’t resorting to playing the numbers game yet. But rather than go nuts with power output or ultra-long range, the e-Vitara is likely to offer a real-world driving range of around 350 to 400 km, which will be plenty for most people (and even a couple of days of driving away to the snow, with a courtesy charge thrown in).
It will likely support fast charging, with DC charging in this case being able to recharge the battery up to 80% in less than one hour, while home charging would take between 6–8 hours.
It’s not the fastest electric vehicle on the market right now, but it’s obviously designed for more than just the electric faithful.
Interiors: Tech Forward, Yet Homey
Climb inside, and you’ll probably find a cabin that mixes the old with the new. Maruti could raid the parts bin of the Fronx and the Grand Vitara while adding new EV-oriented touches such as a fully digital instrument cluster, a floating touchscreen, and connected car technology.
Dual-zone climate control, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, 360-degree camera, ambient lighting and several helpful storage spots as well.
The e-Vitara will look to offer a balance of gadgets and comfort, much like its petrol-powered sibling.
Performance & Drive Impression: Smooth, Stealthy, Satisfying
Of course, being an EV, instant torque will be a big selling point. Sure, it’s not going to pin you back like a rocket, but the e-Vitara should still provide linear acceleration, a well-damped ride and great low-speed drivability—ideal for city stop-and-go.
And you’ll get a whisper-quiet cabin and normally quiet, smooth operation, as well as regenerative take-back braking that recharges batteries as the vehicle slows.
Handling should be better, as well, thanks to a battery pack that holds its charge low in the car for a more planted feel.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Trusted Maruti Suzuki brand
Practical 350–400 km range
Affordable EV positioning
Silent, smooth city driving
SUV shape, but this time with no engine intent on keeping internal combustion the lone way to get down the road with a box on wheels
Very probably it is nation wide service bedienung
Cons
Nothing overly powerful in this way either
Lacks premium badge appeal
May not have all the high-end features
Slow pace of charging infrastructure build-out in most areas
Maruti e Vitara: Final Thoughts: Maruti Makes Electric Inroads
The Maruti e-Vitara isn’t trying to re-write the EV rule book – it’s here to make electric motoring acceptable to the mainstream, to the practical, and most importantly, to the familiar.
Backed by a well-known name such as Vitara, Maruti is playing safe with what has always worked in its favour – reliability, practicality and value – and that’s what the S-Presso is.
For all those Indians who find themselves on the fence about EVs, this could be just the gentle nudge they have neeeded.
No over-the-top gimmicks, no eye-watering price tags — just a clean, capable electric SUV from a company that knows India like the back of its hand.
If Maruti can tweak the price (we reckon it should start around ₹12-15 lakh) just right, the e-Vitara could just be what the original Vitara Brezza was to the compact SUV in its time.