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Suzuki e Vitara review: range, charging, practicality and safety

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The Suzuki e VITARA is a capable first electric car from Suzuki, with a choice of two battery sizes and optional electric four-wheel drive. Its strongest case is comfort and everyday usability; the compromises highlighted in an independent week-long review are modest range, relatively slow charging, dated infotainment and a small boot. Its UK WLTP range is up to 264 miles, but that standardized figure is not a prediction of the distance you will cover in every journey.

Is the Suzuki e VITARA any good?

It looks like a sensible electric SUV for buyers who value a comfortable ride, a practical cabin and the option of four-wheel drive. The Independent rated it 7/10 after a week with a family, using it for commuting, shopping, a motorway airport run and local green lanes. The reviewer praised its driving, ride comfort, cabin practicality and build quality, but criticized its range, charging speeds, infotainment, fiddly technology and small boot. Those are the findings of one road test, not a guarantee of every owner’s experience. The Independent’s Suzuki e VITARA review.

Suzuki describes the e VITARA as its first battery-electric vehicle. It is built on the HEARTECT-e platform and is offered in Europe with two battery capacities and either front-wheel drive or ALLGRIP-e electric four-wheel drive. The 4WD system uses separate electric axles at the front and rear. Suzuki’s European specification announcement.

What range does the e VITARA offer?

Suzuki UK lists a WLTP range of 213–264 miles, depending on version. That is a standardized figure for comparing vehicles, not a guaranteed real-world journey distance. Suzuki says actual results can vary with weather, vehicle load, driving style, accessories and state of charge. Suzuki UK e VITARA specifications.

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The battery choices listed by Suzuki UK are 49 kWh and 61 kWh, with combined electricity consumption of 14.9–16.6 kWh/100 km. The published range and consumption figures are manufacturer specifications; the available independent review criticizes range but does not establish a repeatable real-world range figure. When comparing cars, use figures measured under the same range procedure and consider your own routes rather than treating different headline figures as directly comparable.

How long does it take to charge?

Suzuki UK says a 10–80% DC rapid charge takes 45 minutes, using a rapid charger rated at least 70 kW. For AC charging, its estimated times to charge from 10% to 100% are:

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These are Suzuki UK estimates; charging time depends on battery and charger conditions. The German specification identifies a three-phase 11 kW onboard AC charger. That is the car’s AC charging capability, not the power it accepts at a DC rapid charger: AC and DC charging are separate modes. Suzuki UK charging estimates; Suzuki Germany specification and pricing announcement.

If you plan to charge at home, an 11 kW AC home charger is a relevant option to investigate because Suzuki publishes charging estimates at that power. Check that the charger, connector and home installation suit your country and electrical supply. The cited specifications do not say that a home charger is included with the vehicle.

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Is the e VITARA available with four-wheel drive?

Yes. ALLGRIP-e is Suzuki’s electric four-wheel-drive option, using a second motor at the rear. In Germany’s 17 December 2025 announcement, the rear motor was rated at 48 kW and system output at 135 kW/183 PS. Those figures describe the German-market version in that announcement; trim and specification can differ elsewhere. Suzuki Germany’s e VITARA announcement.

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How practical and comfortable is it?

The independent UK review’s positive comments on ride comfort and cabin practicality support the e VITARA’s case as an everyday family car. But the same review called the boot small and found the infotainment dated and some technology fiddly. Buyers should check the boot with their own luggage or pram and spend time using the screens and controls during a test drive; the review provides no boot-capacity measurement to compare numerically.

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How safe is the Suzuki e VITARA?

Euro NCAP awarded the e VITARA four stars in its 2025 assessment. The category scores were:

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Which versions and prices should you compare?

Trim names and line-ups depend on market. Suzuki Germany’s release of 17 December 2025 listed Club, Comfort and Comfort+ trims, with Club available only with the 49 kWh battery. Suzuki Spain’s announcement of 2 March 2026 described five versions across two equipment levels, two battery sizes and 2WD or 4WD. These country-specific examples show why a trim comparison should use the current local brochure rather than assume one European line-up. Suzuki Germany, 17 December 2025; Suzuki Spain, 2 March 2026.

The German release announced a starting price of €29,990. Spain’s announcement gave prices from €28,675 to €38,975 and included a Spain-specific aid figure. These are dated local examples, not a current Europe-wide price list or a direct like-for-like comparison; incentives and eligibility are market-specific. Check the latest local price, trim, incentives and delivery availability before choosing a version.

Who should consider the e VITARA?

  • It may suit you if you want an electric SUV with the choice of 2WD or electric 4WD, value ride comfort, and can charge at home or plan journeys around charging stops.
  • Compare alternatives carefully if you regularly make long motorway journeys, need a large boot, or prioritize quick charging and a polished infotainment system. The independent review raises these as potential drawbacks, but does not provide controlled comparisons with rival cars.
  • Check the exact local version for battery, claimed range, drive layout, equipment, price and charging details; those vary by country and trim.

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