Suzuki is very pleased to announce that e VITARA – its first fully electric car – has been launched in Ireland with first customer deliveries taking place from May. It is offered with either 49kWh or 61kWh battery capacities as well as optional ALLGRIP-e, Suzuki’s newly developed electric four-wheel drive system.
Suzuki goes from strength to strength in Ireland with record sales in 2025 of 2,370 units which represented a 15% growth and 1.9% market share. In a full year, e VITARA will represent around 25% of Suzuki sales in the region.
e VITARA features a design that combines a sense of advanced technology and strength, a BEV powertrain that delivers a nimble and sharp driving experience, and a newly developed platform HEARTECT-e specifically for BEVs.
The all-new car is manufactured exclusively at Suzuki’s Gujarat facility in India with initial production for European markets, closely followed by production for other global regions including India and Japan.
SEAI Grant and VRT Relief
e VITARA qualifies for the SEAI grant as well as a reduction in VRT. This brings the price of the 49kWh Motion grade down to just €32,995. The launch prices for the full e VITARA range (all incl. SEAI grant and VRT relief) are as follows:
Motion 49kWh €32,995
Motion 61kWh €36,995
Ultra 61kWh€40,470
Ultra 61kWh Allgrip-e €44,055
For those looking at finance offers, e VITARA is available until 30th June with 0% APR on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Hire Purchase (HP). Taking the 49kWh Motion grade as an example, this equates to just €295 per month payable over 36 months after an initial deposit of €8,749 is made. Moving up to 61kWh Motion takes monthly payments to €325 with an initial deposit of €9,989 required. A final payment is then required should the owner wish to keep the car at the end of the PCP agreement.
High Standard Equipment levels with all the tech you need
In line with Suzuki’s brand ethos and renowned product pillar of offering all the technology you need as standard; 49kWh Motion offers 18-inch alloy wheels, reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, smartphone connectivity, keyless entry and start, Heat Pump, Dual Sensor Brake Support, Lane Keep Assist and Lane Departure Prevention, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert plus Navigation, Integrated display system (10.25-inch instrument meter display & 10.1-inch centre display) and four years subscription to Suzuki Connect connected services.
61kWh Motion offers heated driver’s and front passenger seats, heated steering wheel and heater outlet for rear seat occupants.
Moving up to 61kWh Ultra models adds 19-inch alloy wheels, wireless phone charger, Adaptive high-beam system, Infinity audio system with subwoofer, 360-degree camera, glass roof panel, LED front fog lamps, 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat and half-synthetic leather seat material.
Additional standard equipment for the Ultra model when optioned with ALLGRIP-e includes dual-motor electric 4WD system with Trail mode and Hill descent control.
e VITARA is 4275mm long, 1800 mm wide with a height of 1635mm. With a wheelbase of 2700mm, it is 200mm longer and with wider tyres when compared with Hybrid Vitara although it still retains the same compact turning radius of just 5.2metres. Hybrid Vitara remains very popular with Irish customers and will continue to be sold alongside the fully electric model.
All-new EV Powertrain system for optimum driving performance
e VITARA features an all-new EV powertrain, charging and power supply system along with Heat Pump battery thermal management system fitted as standard equipment for optimal battery range.
Electric motor output is rated at 106kW for 49kWh models and 128kW for 61kWh 2WD models; ALLGRIP-e adds a rear eAxle with 48kW motor power, with a combined max output of 135kW, due to front and rear motor power delivery phasing,
ALLGRIP-e
e VITARA is one of very few cars in the EV SUV segment that offers the option of 4WD. Available on Ultra, ALLGRIP-e is an electric 4WD system that employs separate motors (eAxles) for the front and rear which allows each motor to be independently controlled.
Charging
The charging port is located on the passenger side front wing and charging times are as follows:
• DC rapid charging time of 45 minutes from 10%-80%
• 11kW AC 3-phase 230V/16A power supply – fast charge of 5.5 hours from 10%-100%
• 7kW AC single-phase 230V/32a power supply – charge of 9 hours from 10%-100%
(Charging times are for both 49kWh and 61kWh models)
Battery Packs
The lithium iron-phosphate (LFP) battery packs deliver class-competitive cruising range while minimising weight as much as possible and, for optimum safety and security, have built-in safeguards to protect against overheating and short circuits.
whichnewnewcar.ie will have a full road test of the new Suzuki Vitara very soon!