Mumbai, Aug. 26 -- Maruti Suzuki has started production of its first electric vehicle, the e Vitara, at its Hansalpur plant in Gujarat. The made-in-India e-Vitara production was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will serve both domestic and export markets.

The e Vitara, showcased at Auto Expo 2025, comes with two lithium-ion battery options - 49kWh and 61kWh. It offers an ARAI-claimed range of over 500km on a single charge. It is built on the Heartect-e platform, featuring high-tensile steel, 2,700 mm wheelbase, and a flat-floor design.

Available in both 2WD and AWD variants, the model includes a suite of modern features such as dual 10-inch screens, LED projector headlamps, electric sunroof, ADAS, 360-degree camera, venti...