After E Vitara, Maruti will bring new electric MPV, know complete details here

After E Vitara, Maruti will bring new electric MPV, know complete details here

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New Delhi. Maruti Suzuki has planned to launch many new products for the next year, which also includes the E Vitara electric SUV. But not just the e-Vitra, the company's portfolio will also include the flex-fuel compact crossover, the Brezza facelift and an electric family car (codenamed Maruti YMC) in the near future. YMC will be the company's second electric car in India, which will compete with the Kia Carens Clavis EV. The new Maruti Electric MPV will be positioned above the Ertiga and XL6 in the company's product lineup.

Maruti YMC – What to expect?
The official launch timeline of the new Maruti electric MPV has not been announced yet, but it is expected to arrive by the end of 2026. Its production is likely to start from September 2026. According to media reports, this MPV will be built on a derivative of the 27PL skateboard platform, on which the upcoming Maruti E Vitara is also based.

powertrain
Talking about powertrain, 49kWh and 61kWh battery packs can be taken from E Vitara in Maruti YMC. The electric SUV offers a driving range of around 343 km (WLTP) with the smaller battery pack and 543 km (ARAI) with the larger battery pack.

charging network
Maruti EV Charging Network The Indo-Japanese automaker has set up over 2,000 charging stations in over 1,100 cities across the country. The company aims to create a network of more than 1 lakh EV charging points in collaboration with its dealers and charging point operators (CPOs) by 2030.

Maruti 'e for me' app
Maruti 'e for Me' app Apart from this, Maruti Suzuki has also introduced 'e for Me' mobile application ahead of the e Vitara launch. The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, allowing users to access Maruti Suzuki charging stations and charging points across the partner network. The app also offers other features like remote control of smart home chargers, finding and accessing charging points, integrated management of home and public charging, payments through UPI or Maruti Suzuki Money, in-car app mirroring through the infotainment system and “Tap n Charge” card support at dealer outlets and home charging points.

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Maruti E Vitara: Will get amazing range! Delhi to Chandigarh in single charge

Maruti E Vitara: Will get amazing range! Delhi to Chandigarh in single charge

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New Delhi. Maruti Suzuki has announced that its upcoming E Vitara electric SUV can go from Delhi to Chandigarh on a single charge. ARAI certified range of 543 km has been given for its large battery pack. The company says that its nationwide network is already ready for electric vehicles, in which showrooms and service centers have been upgraded and more than 1,50,000 staff have been trained to operate electric vehicles. The e Vitara will be available with battery-as-a-service programs and subscription plans, as well as assured buyback plans.

Export to more than 100 countries
The e Vitara has been introduced as a global electric SUV, which is made in India and is being exported to more than 100 countries. Exports began on September 1 from Pipavav Port in Gujarat, with more than 2,900 units being shipped to 12 major European markets in the month of August itself, including UK, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Austria and Belgium.

Dimensions
The length of this SUV is 4,275 mm, width is 1,800 mm and height is 1,640 mm, while its wheelbase is 2,700 mm. It has a 3-in-1 electric drive system, in which the motor, inverter and transmission are integrated together. Customers can choose from two battery options: a 49kWh pack with a front motor producing 144hp and 189Nm, or a 61kWh pack with a more powerful 174hp, 189Nm motor. There will also be an AWD variant with a larger battery pack, which adds to the 65hp rear motor to give a total of 184hp and 300Nm, and its real-world range will be more than 500 km.

interior
On the interior, the e Vitara features a premium digital cockpit with a twin-deck floating console, distinctive steering wheel, soft-touch dual-tone materials and multi-colour ambient lighting. Technology features include a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, 10.25-inch driver display, wireless connectivity and Harmon-tuned audio system. For comfort, ventilated front seats, 10-way power driver seat and flexible 40:20:40 rear seat are provided, which have sliding, reclining and boot-access functions.

More than 50% high-tensile steel
For safety, it has a structure of more than 50% high-tensile steel, which is supported by a special battery protection system. Standard features include seven airbags (including driver knee airbag), all-disc brakes, electronic parking brake, tire pressure monitoring system, e-call emergency assistance and Level 2 ADAS.

Home Charger and Installation Support
Maruti Suzuki is also building a strong EV ecosystem. Every buyer will get a smart home charger and installation support, while the company plans to install public fast chargers every 5-10 km in the top 100 cities of the country in the next 2-3 years. Additionally, 1,500 EV-ready workshops will be set up in more than 1,000 cities to provide better after-sales service to the growing EV customer base.

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