Summary
The Suzuki e Vitara is a small electric crossover, and Suzuki’s first battery-powered model to launch in the UK.
Built on the same foundations as the similar Toyota Urban Cruiser, the five-door e Vitara is now in production at Suzuki’s factory in India, and has been given a lukewarm reception by the British motoring media so far, while review coverage is currently limited at the time of writing.
“The e Vitara is good to drive – it’s neat and tidy out on the road, with great feeling steering”, says Parker’s Jake Groves, adding that the SUV’s all-wheel drive (not standard) off-roading ability is rather unique in a very competitive electric SUV class.
The Carwow team adds that the e Vitara is well-equipped as standard, alongside the car’s competitive price tag, but that “alternatives are more practical and go further on a charge.”
As of February 2026, the Suzuki e Vitara holds a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 70%. It scores top marks for its low running costs and zero tailpipe emissions, while its safety rating is also good. But Suzuki’s new car warranty offer is only average, while the media review scores are very poor.
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e Vitara highlights
- Well-equipped and attractively priced
- Available with all-wheel drive
- Refined driving experience
e Vitara lowlights
- Infotainment input lag
- Rivals are more practical and have more boot space
- Some cheap interior materials
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £29,999 on-road
Launched: Summer 2025
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“With genuine off-road ability in dual-motor trim, the Suzuki e Vitara offers something a little different in the increasingly congested electric crossover market. Unfortunately for Suzuki, it’s a segment with very strong competition and the e Vitara’s range and charging performance let it down in that company, as does its cheap-feeling cabin.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
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Auto Express
Alastair Crooks
“The Suzuki e Vitara is an electric SUV that’s well-equipped, though alternatives are more practical and go further on a charge.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Suzuki’s new all-electric compact crossover is stylish, affordable and practical but competing in a crowded sector.”
Author: Dan Trent
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Business Car
Model reviewed: Ultra 61kWh all-wheel drive
Score: 8 / 10
“Suzuki’s first EV offers the off-road ability that you expect from the Vitara name and is good to drive.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Overall, the e Vitara is a good first effort at an EV and proof that Suzuki still knows how to make a resolutely normal car handle well and offer a bit of charm. It’s comfortable and reasonably practical too. The problem is that there are few outstanding features. Its main USP is the option of four-wheel drive, but at £31k it’s a hard sell. You’d have to really need power to all four wheels to justify choosing this over the hot competition.”
Author: Jake Groves, Amrit Kaur
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Suzuki e Vitara is an interesting prospect if you’re after a small-ish, useful-ish electric car with some modest off-road chops.”
Author: Ginny Buckley
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: Ultra 61kWh all-wheel drive
Score: 8 / 10
“The Suzuki e Vitara is compact, agile, responsive, and with all-wheel drive, very grippy, even in the snow, and even without all-season tyres. The exterior styling is appropriate for an SUV, and the interior benefits from a number of physical controls for key features, unlike many of the latest EVs which have all controls on a touchscreen.”
Author: Paul Clarke
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Better late than never”
Author: Ivan Aistrop
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Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Among small electric SUV rivals, of which there are a great many, the Suzuki e Vitara is competitive in most areas. It’s also quite a likeable little car. That said, when the competition is so plentiful and so fierce, the Suzuki does struggle to stand out somewhat.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.2 / 10
“Familiar name that’s a solid drive and great value.”
Author: Keith Adams, Jake Groves, Amrit Kaur
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The Independent
Model reviewed: Ultra 61kWh all-wheel drive
Score: 7 / 10
“The Suzuki e Vitara is an EV that prioritises comfort, simplicity and SUV authenticity over cutting-edge tech, yet it can still go off road. It feels honest, capable and refreshingly straightforward to drive, but its modest range and clunky infotainment show that Suzuki’s first EV still has catching up to do. It’s not the most advanced electric SUV, but it is one of the most likeable.”
Author: Steve Fowler
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“It lacks the on-road polish of rivals, and there are some very curious design decisions. And while at face value it’s priced well, the only really recommendable version is the four-wheel drive variant, which itself will likely only appeal to a niche audience of buyers, particularly as it costs a fair whack more.”
Author: Peter Rawlins
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 4 stars
Date tested: September 2025
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Adult protection: 77%
Child protection: 85%
Vulnerable road users: 79%
Safety assist: 72%
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of January 2026, the Suzuki e Vitara has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the e Vitara is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 246 miles | B |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4 m/KWh | C |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 25 | B |
The Suzuki e Vitara is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The car’s official average battery range of 246 miles is competitive in the compact SUV category, although its electrical efficiency average of 4m/KWh (the all-electric equivalent of miles per gallon) is average. In addition, the insurance premiums for this model are predicted to be slightly cheaper than the average car.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of February 2026, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Suzuki e Vitara to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the e Vitara, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Suzuki e Vitara
| Overall rating | C | 50% |
| New car warranty duration | 3 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Suzuki’s new car warranty is fairly average, offering around the same coverage as rival brands in a similar price bracket as the e Vitara.
The duration is three years, with a limit of 60,000 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, this electric SUV has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.
If you’re looking to buy a used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Suzuki e Vitara
As of February 2026, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Suzuki e Vitara. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Suzuki dealer.
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