India, Feb. 17 -- Maruti Suzuki has put the e Vitara on sale in India with prices starting at Rs 10.99 lakh under a battery subscription plan. This is the brand's first electric SUV for the local market and it signals a clear move into the EV space. The model will be sold through Nexa showrooms across India, and bookings are now open for buyers ready to switch to electric. Deliveries will begin in phases, with production taking place in India for both local sales and exports. The e Vitara sits in the compact SUV segment and targets buyers looking for an electric option with familiar Maruti Suzuki support.

Battery usage will be billed separately on a per-kilometre plan at Rs 3.99 per km, which keeps the entry price lower and lets owners p...