New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Limited has pulled off yet another milestone—and this time, it’s electrifying in every sense. The company’s first global electric SUV, the e Vitara, has officially received a 5-star safety rating under Bharat NCAP, making it India’s first electric SUV to earn the top score across both adult and child occupant protection. The prestigious certification was handed over by none other than Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways—also known unofficially as India’s biggest supporter of “Safe Cars, Happy Drivers.”
With this achievement, the e Vitara joins the elite league of Maruti Suzuki’s 5-star performers including the All-New Dzire, Victoris, and Invicto. Yes, it seems Maruti Suzuki’s 5-star streak is becoming as predictable as Delhi winters—and just as impactful.
A Global EV Built From ‘Sand to Snow’
Maruti Suzuki proudly calls the e Vitara a “Made-in-India, Made-for-the-World” machine, and it isn’t just buzzwords on a brochure. Built on the brand-new HEARTECT-e platform—engineered exclusively for EVs—the SUV offers high structural rigidity, intelligent crash energy management, and comprehensive high-voltage protection. In simpler words: it’s strong, smart, and won’t panic even if you do.
The battery packs, offered in 49 kWh and 61 kWh options, have been tested rigorously from +60°C desert scorch to –30°C snow-biting chill, making the e Vitara more travel-ready than your average winter jacket.
Big Congratulatory Sparks
Congratulating Maruti Suzuki, Shri Nitin Gadkari said,
“I am especially glad that Maruti Suzuki has shown real leadership by offering 7 airbags as standard across all variants. Achieving 5-star Bharat NCAP in both adult and child occupant protection is a great milestone.”
Yes, seven airbags—because Maruti Suzuki clearly believes more cushions = more confidence.
On the company’s achievement, Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, shared,
“This 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for our first Battery Electric Vehicle is a moment of immense pride. Using this rating, we will export the e Vitara to more than 100 countries. Bharat NCAP’s stringent and globally benchmarked protocols empower customers to make informed choices.”
Safety Suite That Reads Like a Luxury Feature List
If there was ever a time when reading a safety feature list felt like browsing a tech expo, this is it. The e Vitara packs Level 2 ADAS, loaded with:
Level 2 ADAS Features
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Car to Car
- Forward Collision Warning
- Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Prevention & Warning
- Vehicle Sway Warning
- Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-go & curve speed reduction
- Adaptive High-Beam System
- Blind Spot Monitoring with Lane Change Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rumour has it the car might soon remind you to drink water too—but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
Other Key Safety Features
- 7 airbags standard, including driver knee airbag
- Strong body with 60%+ high-tensile steel
- All-wheel disc brakes
- Hill Hold Control
- ABS with EBD & Brake Assist
- Multi-Collision Braking
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) with Active Cornering Control
- Front seat belt pre-tensioners with load limiters
- ISOFIX child seat mounts
- 360-degree camera
- All-seatbelt reminders (because yes, aunty in the back seat must buckle up too)
- Highline TPMS
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Emergency e-Call with SOS
Basically, the car is prepared for everything—traffic, chaos, sudden braking, and even that moment when the auto rickshaw appears out of thin air.
Driving India’s EV Momentum, Safely and Globally
The 5-star Bharat NCAP rating of the e Vitara is more than a trophy—it’s a message. That Indian EVs are ready for global roads, global norms, and global expectations. And if they throw in a little extra safety swagger, who’s complaining?
With exports planned to over 100 countries, Maruti Suzuki is not just entering the global EV conversation—it’s saying “Move aside, we brought our own charger.”
