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Toyota Unveils Urban Cruiser Ebella, Opens Bookings for Its First EV in India

The midsize SUV shares Maruti’s e Vitara platform, offering 49 kWh or 61 kWh LFP packs with a claimed range up to 543 km.

Overview

  • India-spec Ebella uses a single front-mounted motor with front-wheel drive, rated around 144 hp with the 49 kWh pack and about 174 hp with the 61 kWh pack, both at 189 Nm.
  • Feature set includes dual digital screens, ventilated front seats, JBL audio, wireless smartphone integration, sliding and reclining rear seats, and a 360-degree camera.
  • Safety equipment lists seven airbags and four-wheel disc brakes as standard, with Level 2 ADAS functions such as lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control on higher trims.
  • Toyota names three trims—E1 (49 kWh), E2 and E3 (61 kWh)—and backs ownership with an 8-year battery warranty, Battery-as-a-Service, a 60% buyback assurance, and 500+ EV-ready service points.
  • Bookings are open nationwide for Rs 25,000 as the badge-engineered model built at Suzuki’s Gujarat plant awaits final variant pricing, which Toyota has not yet announced.