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Maruti Suzuki's first electric SUV, the e-Vitara, has secured a 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests, boosting the automaker's safety credentials in the EV market.
Maruti Suzuki's inaugural electric SUV, the e-Vitara, has attained an impressive 5-star safety rating in the rigorous Bharat NCAP crash tests. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Maruti Suzuki, reinforcing its commitment to safety standards in the burgeoning Indian electric vehicle market.
The 5-star rating for the e-Vitara follows similar perfect scores for other Maruti Suzuki models, including the Invicto, Dzire, and Victoris, solidifying the automaker's efforts to address previous perceptions regarding vehicle structural integrity. This positive outcome is expected to boost consumer confidence in Maruti's electric offerings.
Details revealed on Tuesday by Maruti indicated that the India-spec e-Vitara will offer an ARAI-claimed range of up to 543 km on a single charge and will be available in three distinct variants. Furthermore, Maruti has established an extensive charging network with over 2,000 EV chargers across more than 1,100 cities in India, underscoring its holistic approach to supporting its EV ecosystem.
