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Maruti Suzuki E Vitara launched with BaaS at ₹10.99 lakh AutoGuideIndia

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Maruti Suzuki India Limited has officially started the deliveries of its first all-electric SUV, the e Vitara, marking a major milestone in the company’s electric mobility journey. The SUV is being offered with battery-as-a-service (BaaS) pricing starting at ₹10.99 lakh along with battery usage cost of ₹3.99 per kilometre. This special offer is valid till 31 March 2026.

Nexa Edge Package for Beginner Customers

The e Vitara comes with an exclusive Nexa Ownership Package designed to enhance convenience and confidence for EV buyers. Main attractions include:

Home Charging Convenience: Customers get a complimentary 7.4 kW AC wall box charger with installation, enabling uninterrupted home charging. Public Charging Access: Early adopters get one year of complimentary charging at Maruti Suzuki dealer locations through the ‘E for Me’ app. Assured Buyback: 3-Year Ownership Plan offers up to 60% assured buyback value, strengthening long-term ownership confidence. Warranty Coverage: The SUV is available with 61 kWh and 49 kWh battery options, backed by a battery warranty of 8 years or 1,60,000 km (whichever is earlier). The vehicle has a standard warranty of 3 years, which can be extended up to 8 years at additional cost.

Battery options and driving range

The e Vitara is offered with two battery pack options – 61 kWh and 49 kWh – claiming a driving range of up to 543 km. It is backed by one of India’s largest fast-charging networks, which can be accessed through the ‘E for Me’ app, which enables searching for chargers, scheduling and digital payments for a hassle-free experience.

Flexible Ownership Plans

To make EV ownership more accessible, Maruti Suzuki has introduced several financing options:

Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS): A dual-credit structure that reduces upfront costs by separating battery expenses, starting from ₹10.99 lakh to ₹3.99/km of battery usage. ‘E Flex’ scheme: Allows customers to upgrade to the E Vitara with an EMI equal to their existing vehicle. Assured Buyback Plans: 3 years/45,000 km – up to 60% of buyback value 4 years/60,000 km – 50% of buyback value

Reckless EV Ownership

The company has equipped the e Vitara with strong warranty support and a nationwide EV-ready service ecosystem that includes over 1,500 service centres, trained Nexa EV relationship managers and dedicated charging managers.

Advanced Security and Technology

Features of Electric SUV:

Level 2 ADAS with adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking. Seven airbags, including driver-side knee airbag as standard. Next-gen Suzuki Connect with over 60 connected features. Built on the HEARTECT-e platform using over 60% high-tensile and ultra-high-tensile steel with a 5-star India NCAP safety rating, an advanced battery protection system.

Customers can book the e Vitara at NEXA showrooms or online through the NEXA website with a starting payment of ₹21,000.

With the launch of e Vitara, Maruti Suzuki aims to firmly establish itself in India’s fast-growing electric SUV segment by combining long driving range, flexible ownership, comprehensive service support and advanced safety technologies.

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