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Toyota launched its Urban Cruiser Ebella EV in India today, April 20, 2026, entering the mass-market electric SUV segment with two battery options, an 8-year warranty, and BaaS program.
Toyota has officially launched the Urban Cruiser Ebella EV in India today, April 20, 2026, signaling the brand's strategic entry into the country's rapidly expanding mass-market electric SUV segment. The Ebella EV, which shares its core components with the Suzuki e-Vitara, is poised to compete with popular electric SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta Electric and MG ZS EV.
Available in three trim levels (E1, E2, E3), the Urban Cruiser Ebella EV offers two battery pack options: a 49 kWh unit providing a range of 440 km and a 61 kWh unit delivering an extended range of up to 543 km. Both configurations feature a front-axle single motor generating 189 Nm of torque. Toyota is also providing an 8-year battery warranty and a 60 percent buyback assurance, alongside a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) program to enhance ownership value.
