New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki has introduced its first electric car in the Indian market, called the eVitara. The SUV was earlier showcased at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo, and the India-ready version has now been officially launched. The company is selling it in two ways, customers can either opt for the Battery as a Service (BaaS) plan or buy the vehicle with the battery included in the full price.
The launch puts Maruti Suzuki directly into the growing electric SUV segment. The eVitara will compete with models like the MG Windsor EV, MG ZS EV, Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV and Vinfast VF 6. Here’s a simple look at how its pricing stands against these rivals.
eVitara prices under BaaS
The BaaS model allows customers to buy the vehicle without paying the full cost of the battery upfront. Instead, the battery is provided on a rental basis, and users pay a fixed charge per kilometre.
The Maruti eVitara is priced between Rs 10.99 lakh and Rs 14.51 lakh (ex-showroom) under the BaaS model. For the 49 kWh battery version, the rental charge is Rs 3.99 per km. The larger 61 kWh battery comes with a rental cost of Rs 4.39 per km. The smaller battery offers a claimed range of 440 km, while the bigger one promises 543 km.
Without BaaS, meaning with full battery ownership, the eVitara is priced between Rs 15.99 lakh and Rs 20.01 lakh (ex-showroom).
MG Windsor EV and ZS EV
MG Windsor and ZS EV
It was MG Motor that first introduced the BaaS model in India. The MG Windsor EV is currently one of the top-selling electric cars in the country.
Under BaaS, the Windsor EV is priced between Rs 9.99 lakh and Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Buyers pay a battery rental between Rs 3.9 per km and Rs 4.5 per km. Without BaaS, the prices range from Rs 14 lakh to Rs 18.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The Windsor comes with 38 kWh and 52.9 kWh battery options.
The MG ZS EV also offers BaaS pricing. It costs between Rs 13 lakh and Rs 15.51 lakh (ex-showroom) under this model. The battery rental is Rs 4.5 per km. Without BaaS, the ZS EV is priced between Rs 17.99 lakh and Rs 20.75 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with a single 50.3 kWh battery option.
Normal EVs and BaaS EVs price comparison
Price and range comparison.
Models without BaaS option
Some rivals do not offer a battery rental plan. These include the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV and Vinfast VF 6. Buyers pay a higher upfront cost but get full battery ownership.
The Mahindra BE 6 is priced between Rs 18.9 lakh and Rs 27.65 lakh (ex-showroom). It offers the largest battery options among this group and is the only model here with a rear-wheel-drive setup.
The Hyundai Creta Electric is priced between Rs 17.99 lakh and Rs 24.7 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with two battery options, 42 kWh offering 420 km range and 51.4 kWh offering up to 510 km.
The Tata Curvv EV is priced between Rs 17.49 lakh and Rs 22.24 lakh (ex-showroom). Its 55 kWh variant offers a claimed range of up to 585 km.
The Vinfast VF 6 is priced between Rs 17.29 lakh and Rs 19.19 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with a 59.6 kWh battery and offers a claimed range of 468 km.