Maruti Suzuki has raised the prices of the e Vitara for the first time since the electric SUV was launched earlier this year. While the entry-level variant is unaffected, the higher trims have become more expensive by up to Rs 30,000.
Maruti Suzuki and Vitara: Price hike details
The base variant of Delta continues to be priced at Rs 15.99 lakh, ex-showroom. However, the mid-spec Zeta variant now costs Rs 17.49 lakh, reflecting an increase 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) program. Under this scheme, the Delta variant is available at Rs 10.99 lakh with a battery lease 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 options. The Delta trim comes equipped with a 49 kWh battery paired with a single electric motor that produces 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 Maruti Suzuki’s first car in the mass market electric SUV segment and rivals models like Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV and the upcoming Tata Sierra EV.
