Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Battery, Range and Charging Options Explained
Maruti Suzuki’s 1st electric car, the e Vitara, has been received as a promising, albeit late entry into the Indian EV market. The eVitara brings Maruti’s renowned reliability, vast service network and customer-centric approach to the EV space.
Available in three variants (Delta, Zeta & Alpha), the e Vitara caters to diverse needs.
To understand which battery technology powers most electric cars today, read our detailed comparison on LFP vs Lithium-ion vs Sodium-ion EV batteries in India.
In this blog, EVJoints brings you an in-depth dive into the e Vitara’s battery, range, charging options & features:
What is the Battery Capacity of the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?
The eVitara sports LFP ‘Blade’ batteries which are being supplied by BYD.
The e Vitara has been offered in 2 battery options: 49 kWh & 61 kWh.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of performance, lifespan and safety differences in our guide on best EV battery type for Indian conditions.
What is the Claimed Range of the e Vitara?
The base variant ‘Delta’ comes with a 49 kWh battery, offering a range of 440 km. The other variants ‘Zeta’ & ‘Alpha’ come with a 61 kWh battery pack, which offers a range of 543 km.
How Long Does It Take to Charge the e Vitara?
Using a 7.4 kW AC home charger, the 49 kWh battery can be fully charged in 6.5 hours. The 61 kWh battery can be charged in 9 hours using the same charger.
Maruti Suzuki is offering a complimentary 7.4kW AC charger (with free installation), with the e Vitara.
At DC fast charging stations, both battery variants of the eVitara can recharge from 10% to 80% in 45 minutes.
Charging speed also depends on whether you’re using AC or DC fast charging. Explore the full breakdown of AC vs DC charging for electric cars in India.
What Charging Connectors Does the e Vitara Support?
The e Vitara supports a variety of charging solutions to suit your lifestyle. It can be charged conveniently at home using the 7.4 kW AC home charger that comes with the car, and can also be charged at AC & CCS2 DC fast chargers at public EV charging stations.
Pricing:
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The three variants of the Maruti e Vitara (Delta, Zeta & Alpha) have been priced at Rs 15.99 lakh, Rs 17.49 lakh and Rs 19.79 lakh respectively.
e Vitara Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) Explained
The e Vitara is also available with BaaS (Battery-as-a-Service), where customers pay a rental amount on the battery depending on per km usage. The rental amount is Rs 3.99 per km for the smaller battery pack, while for the larger battery pack, it is Rs 4.39 per km.
Some electric cars now offer battery rental options. Learn how Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) works in India and whether battery rental saves money.
Design & Features:
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara looks different in terms of design from the fuel-powered Grand Vitara.
As far as features are concerned, the car comes with dual display screens (10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen & 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster), panoramic sunroof, Level 2 ADAS, 360-degree camera setup, climate control, 10-speaker sound system, 7 airbags, Push button start/stop, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), all LED lights, ventilated front seats and multiple drive modes.
The eVitara has earned a full 5-star safety rating from Bharat-NCAP.
The e Vitara has been built on the ‘Heartect-e skateboard platform’, which Suzuki has co-developed with Toyota. Toyota India has announced the Ebella electric SUV. It will underpin the same Heartect foundation.
Modern electric cars also come equipped with ADAS technology. Understand the difference between camera vs radar in EV safety systems.
Conclusion:
Maruti Suzuki may be behind companies like Tata Motors, Mahindra & MG, but given the automaker’s dominant position in India’s car market, the e Vitara’s entry is expected to enhance interest tremendously in the EV segment.
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