Overview
- The initial batch left Pipavav Port in August for the UK, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Austria, and Belgium.
- Production is concentrated at Maruti Suzuki’s Hansalpur, Gujarat facility, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the e‑Vitara line on August 26.
- Maruti Suzuki describes the e‑Vitara as the first made‑in‑India EV exported overseas, with plans to reach over 100 countries and a domestic launch still to be scheduled, with some reports pointing to early 2026.
- Built on the dedicated HEARTECT‑e architecture, the SUV offers 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery options, an AWD variant with a rear motor for the larger pack, and a projected range of over 500 km, with Delta, Zeta, and Alpha trims reported.
- Analysts see the model lifting exports as Europe becomes the key arena against Chinese and South Korean rivals, with early UK introduction reported and brokerages flagging pricing and competition as key watchpoints.