Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) run entirely on electric batteries, distinguishing them from hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles. Powered by traction batteries typically lithium-ion they convert stored chemical energy into electricity to drive motors, eliminating tailpipe emissions and offering high energy efficiency, often exceeding 80–90%. BEV adoption in India is propelled by supportive policies like the FAME subsidy, Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery incentives, and the draft battery-swap framework. Experts expect Indian battery demand to quadruple by 2030, highlighting rapid sector expansion.

Enter the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara, India’s first mass-produced electric SUV, also known as the Suzuki e Vitara or Toyota Urban Cruiser EV in other markets. Built on a dedicated Heartect-e "skateboard" platform co-developed with Toyota, it offers two LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) battery options—49 kWh and 61 kWh—providing over 500 km range, Level 2 ADAS, and an optional AWD AllGrip-e system. Launched at the Bharat Mobility Show, it began production in Gujarat, earmarked for exports to 100+ countries, and symbolizes India’s emerging role in global EV manufacturing.