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.
