Hey dear, is the Maruti Suzuki eVitara Electric SUV Black Colour going to make a splash in India's EV market?
Till now, only patent and testing updates were being received, but now the spy shots that have come out have changed the game.
An undisguised Maruti Suzuki eVitara Electric SUV was spotted outside Maruti's campus on Gurgaon road – and that too in Glossy Black Colour.
This moment was not just the real-world debut of a new SUV, but of Maruti's first full-electric car.
Will it compete with the EVs of Hyundai, Tata, and MG? Let's know everything in this latest update – from design to launch.
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Maruti Suzuki eVitara Electric SUV Design Revealed: Bold & Black.
The latest spy images clearly show that the Maruti Suzuki eVitara Electric SUV Black Colour design is production-ready. The glossy black paint job highlights the aggressive styling of the car along with modern connected LED tail-lamps, sharp bumper design, and upright SUV stance.
Polygonal wheel arches and dual-tone aero alloys further enhance the muscular character of the SUV. The door handle placement on the rear C-pillar is also a classic design trait of Maruti. The side profile is quite sculpted and gives an aerodynamic feel, which was also confirmed in the patent leaks.
Feature-Loaded Cabin: Packed With Premium Tech.
Maruti has this time intended to give a global-level luxury experience to the eVitara Electric SUV. The cabin will get a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 10.25-inch digital MID.
- Fixed glass sunroof.
- Harman premium sound system.
- Ventilated front seats, ambient lighting and wireless charging.
Safety is also fully loaded – 7 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring, and all-wheel disc brakes like top-notch features will be available.
Powertrain Options & Range: Dual Battery, Dual Drive.
Maruti Suzuki eVitara EV will be launched with two battery pack options – 49 kWh and 61 kWh, both will be based on LFP battery chemistry, which BYD will supply.
With the bigger 61 kWh pack, a claimed range of approximately. 500 km will be available. There is flexibility in drive options, too – you will get both 2WD and AWD versions.
The AWD version will offer drive modes like Eco, Normal, Sport, and Snow, meaning you will have control in every condition.
Production Plans: Slow Start, Big Ambitions.
Due to rare earth material export disruption from China, Maruti has reduced its production target for April to September 2025 from 26,512 units to 8,221 units.
But after October, production will be aggressively ramped up, and the company aims to produce 67,000 units by March 2026.
Maruti Suzuki eVitara Electric SUV Launch Date in India.
Now you will not have to wait much! The Maruti Suzuki eVitara Electric SUV is expected to be launched by the end of 2025.
It will be produced and exported from the Gujarat plant – the same plant will also make Toyota’s Urban Cruiser EV (the eVitara’s badge-engineered twin). Bookings in India will open a little before the launch. So if you want the first electric Maruti, be alert now!
Competition & Market Impact: Can Maruti Take the Lead?
The Maruti Suzuki eVitara Electric SUV Black Colour is going to give serious competition to rivals like the Tata Nexon EV, MG ZS EV, and the Hyundai Kona with its bold presence and global-level features.
And the new spy shots that have come in have also confirmed that Maruti is no longer lagging, but is ready to move straight ahead in the EV race.
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