Maruti Suzuki has increased the prices of the e Vitara for the first time since the electric SUV was launched earlier this year. While the entry-level variant remains unaffected, higher trims have become more expensive by up to Rs 30,000.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Price hike details
The base Delta variant continues to be priced at Rs 15.99 lakh, ex-showroom. However, the mid-spec Zeta variant now costs Rs 17.49 lakh, reflecting a hike of Rs 30,000. The range-topping Alpha variant has also received a price revision and is now priced at Rs 19.79 lakh, ex-showroom, which is Rs 20,000 higher than before.Maruti Suzuki also offers the e Vitara through its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme. Under this scheme, the Delta variant is available at Rs 10.99 lakh with a battery rental charge of Rs 3.99 per km. The Zeta and Alpha variants are now priced at Rs 11.99 lakh and Rs 14.29 lakh, respectively, with a battery subscription charge of Rs 4.39 per km. The e Vitara is available with two battery pack options. The Delta trim comes equipped with a 49 kWh battery pack paired with a single electric motor producing 142 hp and 193 Nm of torque. Maruti Suzuki claims a driving range of 440 km on a full charge. The Zeta and Alpha variants get a larger 61 kWh battery pack. These versions produce 172 hp and 193 Nm of torque and offer a claimed range of up to 543 km. The e Vitara is the first Maruti Suzuki car in the mass-market electric SUV segment and rivals models such as the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV and the upcoming Tata Sierra EV.
