Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara: Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially flagged off the first production unit of the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara on August 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone in India’s electric vehicle manufacturing landscape. The ceremony also inaugurated Maruti Suzuki’s first facility dedicated to producing hybrid battery electrodes.
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara Export Operations Underway
Maruti Suzuki began exporting the e-Vitara, Suzuki’s inaugural battery electric vehicle, in August 2025. Over 2,900 units were shipped from Pipavav Port in Gujarat to twelve European nations: the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Austria, and Belgium.
The Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara is manufactured exclusively at Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat facility, establishing India as Suzuki’s global production hub for this electric model. The commencement of exports represents a crucial step in this strategic positioning.
Global Debut and Platform Details
The e-Vitara received its global unveiling in Europe in late 2024 before being displayed at India’s Bharat Mobility Show 2025. The vehicle is built on the 40PL dedicated electric vehicle platform, developed jointly with Toyota. Toyota will manufacture its own variant called the Urban Cruiser EV using the same architecture.
The e-Vitara demonstrated strong safety credentials by achieving a four-star Euro NCAP rating. The electric SUV scored 77 percent in adult occupant protection and registered an 85 percent safety rating in child occupant safety tests.
Specifications and Launch Timeline
The e-Vitara will be available with two battery configurations: 49kWh and 61kWh capacity options. The larger battery pack will be offered with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system branded as AllGrip-e.
Industry sources indicate the Indian launch is scheduled for December 2025, though Maruti Suzuki has not officially confirmed specific variant details, feature specifications, or the precise launch date. These details are anticipated to be disclosed in coming weeks as the launch window approaches.
The e-Vitara represents Maruti Suzuki’s entry into the electric SUV segment, positioning the company to compete in India’s expanding battery electric vehicle market while simultaneously serving as an export manufacturing base for global markets.
