Due to its engine reliability and good mileage the Maruti Suzuki is able to achieve a large market presence in ICE vehicles. e Vitara is company’s first EV offering and with it Maruti is entering into electric Vehicle segment. Will e Vitara be able to compete M&M and Tata’s EV. We will see what are the advantages of Maruti Suzuki’s e Vitara in this article with its technical specifications.
How does the e-Vitara compare to other EVs?
Maruti Suzuki’s is the king of the Indian automobile sector in the ICE fleets. With the largest market share in India Maruti sells almost 45% of all the ICE cars in a month. For e Vitara we will be discussing its battery technology, motor technology, Charging time, Thermal stability, electrical stability, suspension and the most important charging cycle.
Compared to other EVs e Vitara is different in terms of its designing which make it aerodynamic. It becomes different in its structure and platform. The e Vitara is a sub compact B class electric vehicle. It is a first electric car to get 5 star safety rating from Maruti. Also the first EV car from the company. Build on HEARTect-e platform different from the ICE vehicle platform specially build for EVs. This platform will be shared with Toyota as well. It helps in creating best space in the interior it is also called as Skateboard platform.
Is E Vitara using BYD battery?
Battery of e Vitara comes in two variants 49kWh and 61kWh. Both are LFP (Lithium Ferro Phosphate) batteries which is well known for its high thermal efficiency, efficient charging cycles, better long life.
This battery is taken from the Subsidiary of BYD the FIN Dreams. This is a 2nd generation Blade battery which is used widely in India by other EV manufacturer also. The battery of e Vitara contains 120 Li-ion cells which are parallelly configured. The nominal voltage of each cell is 3.2V. This battery can work efficiently in -30 degree to 60 degree Celsius temperature. The charging cycle and life cycle is almost double than the general LFP cells. The platform also helped in optimizing the battery very efficiently. One cell of the LFP battery can store between 138 to 202 ampere.
The battery supports superfast charger, at full capacity it can be charged fully in just 11 minutes it comes with 5.5 C certification. This battery is highly efficient which can be charged and discharged quickly. This helps in fast acceleration during driving. It takes no time to release the current. Liquid coolant is used to keep the heat low in the cells. The battery is suspension mount as well, to manage variable load, these work as shock absorber and can consume side impacts also to save the battery. the battery is IP67 certified. The battery passed multiple different tests like fire test, drop test, nail penetration test etc.
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What is the range of E Vitara in KM?
The range of e Vitara is 440kms with real world range will be 380-390kms. Actually Motor it uses is PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) which comes with eAxle technology, which is developed after taking help from multiple companies. In this technology Inverter, motor and Transmission is equipped and integrated at one place. Toyota, Blue Nexus and Asian Corporation and Denso corporation have taken part in designing this engine. The Blue Nexus is the one which is manufacturing the eAxle in India. So this eAxle technology has been built taking help from multiple companies. There are technology used like the heat pump for generating heater in the car helping cold places. The maruti has also given a battery connection system with mobile app through which the battery can be made warm even before driving. This helps in cold weather conditions, Battery degradation is also under check with preform battery technology.
How Comfortable Is The Vitara For Long Drives?
The e Vitara is comfortable on the highways too. Due to its flat structure it becomes more stable and more spacious and provides good handling. This car also comes with eAxle integration technology. It is designed with keeping low center of gravity for high speed stability. High tensile steel has been used in this car for a strong build. Which is double in strength than the ICE Based cars. It is developed in Gujarat plant and 50% of total production is being transported to European and some Asian countries. MacPherson strut suspension is available at front, with low NVH and it is performance based best ride quality car. At rear multi link suspension setup is given, the rear wheel is linked through multiple rods to provide a good ride quality even on the undulations and rough terrain
What is the price of e Vitara EV car in India?
The price of e Vitara is Rs. 15.99 Lakh and Rs. 20.10 Lakh Ex-showroom.
Is the E Vitara 5 or 7 seater?
E Vitara is neither 5 seater nor it is 7 seater. It is more comfortable for 4 persons. Although 5 persons can sit in the car but it has low shoulder space for a middle passenger.
Is E Vitara worth buying?
The E Vitara is worth buying as a safe first EV car. It is safer because have a no software glitches, good service network of Maruti Suzuki, no long term service headache and Reliability. Also consider it for a better after sale and service experience. However there reasons to not buy it like Cabin space is not managed well. Boot space is little less, Driver screen and Infotainment screen looks unproportionate in designing and interior does not look premium. It is also not tech loaded as other cars in its segment.
