After much anticipation, India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has officially launched its first fully electric SUV, the e-Vitara. The maiden EV from Maruti was revealed with an innovative Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) pricing model that brings down the upfront cost to just ₹10.99 lakh (ex-showroom) — excluding the battery — making it one of the most affordable electric SUVs in the Indian market.
Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS): A Game Changer?
Under the Battery-as-a-Service scheme, buyers purchase the car excluding the battery and pay a battery rental cost of around ₹3.99 per kilometer driven. This approach significantly reduces the initial cost of the vehicle and can make EV ownership more accessible, especially for first-time EV buyers.
In addition to the base price announcement, bookings for the e-Vitara are already underway with a token booking amount of just ₹21,000and deliveries have started rolling out from showrooms.
Full Prices Still Rolling Out
While the BaaS entry price is confirmed, the complete pricing — including variants without the battery rental plan — has also emerged. According to dealer sources and recent reports, when bought with the battery included, the e-Vitara’s price ranges from around ₹15.99 lakh to ₹20.01 lakh (ex-showroom) depending on the variant and battery pack chosen.
These variants include:
- Delta (49 kWh) – ₹15.99 lakh
- Zeta (61 kWh) – ₹17.49 lakh
- Alpha (61 kWh) – ₹19.79 lakh
- Alpha Dual-Tone (61 kWh) – ₹20.01 lakh
Features & Range Highlights
The e-Vitara isn’t just competitively priced — it’s also feature-packed. It offers two battery options (49 kWh and 61 kWh), delivering a claimed range of up to 543 km on a full charge. The EV SUV comes with modern tech and comfort features, advanced infotainment, and safety systems — all packaged in a bold SUV design.
Tough Competition in the EV Segment
Maruti’s entry into the electric SUV segment comes at an interesting time, with rivals like Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, MG and VinFast already making strong EV offerings. Still, the e-Vitara’s pricing strategy and brand appeal could disrupt the space and attract value-seeking buyers.
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