Kamal Ghorui
India’s electric SUV market is beginning to take shape. While we have seen several models competing in the mix, Maruti and Toyota are the latest entrants to debut in the space. Prices for the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella are expected to be announced soon. These models, upon launch, will lock horns amongst themselves and will also go against the Hyundai Creta Electric. Here, let’s take a look at how these models stack up against each other in terms of battery, range, and power specs.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella vs Hyundai Creta Electric vs Maruti e-Vitara: Battery and specs
Toyota’s Urban Cruiser Ebella is offered with two battery options. It can be had either with a 49 kWh pack and a larger 61 kWh unit. The smaller battery powers a front-mounted electric motor producing 144 hp, while the bigger battery pushes output up to around 174 hp. Torque remains the same at 189 Nm in both versions. With the larger battery, Toyota claims a maximum range of up to 543 km on a single charge.Hyundai’s Creta Electric also gets two battery choices, though both are smaller than those on offer in the Ebella. The entry-level version uses a 42 kWh battery, while the long-range variant comes with a 51.4 kWh pack. Power output ranges from about 135 hp to 171 hp, depending on the version. Torque is rated higher than its rivals at around 255 Nm. Hyundai claims a maximum driving range of 510 km for the larger battery variant.
The Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara is closely related to the Urban Cruiser Ebella. It will be offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh LFP battery packs, with power figures ranging between 142 hp and 174 hp in front-wheel-drive form. The larger battery version is claimed to deliver up to 543 km of range, matching the Toyota. Torque is rated at 192.5 Nm.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella vs Hyundai Creta Electric vs Maruti e-Vitara: Range
All three electric SUVs support both AC and DC fast charging. Toyota is backing the Ebella with added ownership support, including an eight-year battery warranty, buyback options and Battery-as-a-Service plans. Maruti Suzuki, meanwhile, is investing heavily in charging infrastructure. The company is working with multiple charging partners and plans to install chargers across dealerships nationwide.
