India, Feb. 24 -- Maruti Suzuki has officially stepped into the mainstream electric SUV space with the eVitara, and for many buyers, the entry-level version could be the most relevant. Positioned as the most accessible way to get into the brand's new EV, the base trim focuses on delivering the essentials while keeping the price in check. Here's a closer look at what you get, and what you miss out on, in the starting variant.

The entry-level eVitara is priced at around Rs.15.99 lakh and is offered with the smaller 49kWh battery pack. This makes it the most affordable way to enter Maruti Suzuki's electric SUV lineup while retaining the core mechanical package.

Powering the base model is a 49kWh battery paired with a front-mounted electric...