Over 8 years and 96,000 km, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara works out about Rs 50,492 cheaper to own than the Maruti Grand Vitara (petrol), breaking even around year 8.
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara (Delta 49 kWh) is priced at Rs 15,99,000 ex-showroom against Rs 10,77,000 for the Maruti Grand Vitara (petrol) — a gap of Rs 5,22,000. What decides the comparison is running cost: at Rs 8 per kWh home charging the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara costs about Rs 1.19 per km, while the Maruti Grand Vitara (petrol) at 19.4 km/l and Rs 104.95 per litre costs about Rs 5.41 per km. Figures as of August 2026.
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara snapshot
| Battery | 49 kWh |
| Claimed range (MIDC) | 440 km |
| Realistic range | ~330 km |
| Real-world efficiency | ~6.7 km/kWh |
| Petrol rival | Maruti Grand Vitara (petrol) — Rs 10,77,000, 19.4 km/l |
8-year cost of ownership: Maruti Suzuki e Vitara vs Maruti Grand Vitara (petrol)
Assuming 1,000 km a month, petrol prices rising 5% a year, electricity 3% a year, and typical SUV insurance and maintenance:
| Cost head (8 years) | Maruti Suzuki e Vitara | Maruti Grand Vitara (petrol) |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase (ex-showroom) | Rs 15,99,000 | Rs 10,77,000 |
| Charging / fuel | Rs 1,27,413 | Rs 6,19,905 |
| Insurance | Rs 3,04,000 | Rs 2,80,000 |
| Maintenance | Rs 96,000 | Rs 2,00,000 |
| Total | Rs 21,26,413 | Rs 21,76,905 |
Run the comparison with your own usage
The calculator below is preloaded with the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara and Maruti Grand Vitara (petrol) figures. Change the monthly kilometres, electricity rate or ownership period to match your situation — the break-even point shifts a lot with mileage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara cheaper than the Maruti Grand Vitara (petrol) in the long run?
Over 8 years and 96,000 km, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara works out about Rs 50,492 cheaper to own than the Maruti Grand Vitara (petrol), breaking even around year 8.
What is the per-km running cost of the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?
About Rs 1.19 per km with home charging at Rs 8 per kWh, versus about Rs 5.41 per km for the Maruti Grand Vitara (petrol).
When does the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara break even with the Maruti Grand Vitara (petrol)?
At 1,000 km a month the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara becomes cheaper overall than the Maruti Grand Vitara (petrol) around year 8. Driving more shortens this; driving less stretches it.
What is the real-world range of the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara?
The claimed MIDC range is 440 km, but a realistic figure is around 330 km — roughly 75% of the claimed number.