Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Test Drives Begin Jan 2026 at 500 Nexa Showrooms

• Maruti Suzuki e Vitara test drives will commence next month (January 2026), following dealer dispatches starting this month (December 2025).
• The EV will be initially distributed to 500 Nexa showrooms, with 350 receiving units in December and 150 in January.
• Built on the HEARTECT-e platform, the e Vitara offers two LFP battery options (49kWh and 61kWh); the 61kWh version provides an ARAI-certified range of 543km.
• Maruti Suzuki is addressing EV concerns by expanding charging infrastructure (2,000+ exclusive points, aiming for 100,000 by FY30) and establishing over 1,500 EV-capable service workshops.
• Bookings for the e Vitara open in January 2026, with plans for a Battery as a Service (BaaS) option and an assured buyback program to reduce acquisition costs and build customer confidence.

Why It Matters: Maruti Suzuki's EV entry will reshape India's electric vehicle landscape.