The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara specifications turn on battery size, range and the motor, since there is no engine or fuel tank to weigh. The 49 kWh version makes 142 bhp, while the 61 kWh version steps up to 172 bhp, both with 193 Nm. The spec sheet is refreshingly simple to read.
There is one gearbox across the range, a single-speed automatic, because that is how an electric motor sends power to the wheels. Both batteries drive the front wheels. The only real mechanical choice is which battery you pick.
Range and charging are the headline numbers. The 49 kWh pack covers about 440 km and the 61 kWh pack about 543 km on a full charge. A 70 kW DC fast charger takes either from 10 to 80 percent in about 45 minutes. A home wallbox is the easiest way to charge overnight, so you wake to a full battery. Public fast chargers cover longer trips when you plan the stops. Gentle driving stretches it, while a heavy right foot and full AC shorten it.
On a 7.4 kW home charger, the smaller pack needs about 6 hours 30 minutes and the larger one about 9 hours. The flat electric floor frees up rear legroom, and the boot holds 310 litres. Five sit in a roomy, quiet cabin. You can see the e Vitara price for your city.
Safety and feature kit runs to six airbags, ESP, a 360 camera and a large touchscreen on the higher trims. Read the numbers together and the e Vitara reads as a simple, roomy electric SUV made for easy home charging. Then line up the e Vitara variants.
