Toyota Urban Cruiser EV

Toyota has entered the Indian EV market with the Urban Cruiser Ebella, its first electric car for the country, unveiled in January 2026. On 29 May 2026 Toyota announced the top-spec E3 61 kWh variant at 23.6 lakh ex-showroom, with lower variants positioned below it and an optional Battery-as-a-Service plan to cut the upfront cost.

Built on the same born-electric platform as the Maruti e-Vitara, the Urban Cruiser EV offers 49 kWh and 61 kWh batteries (up to 543 km ARAI), Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, seven airbags and ventilated, reclining rear seats. With Toyota's service network behind it, it gives buyers a Toyota-badged alternative to the e-Vitara in the fast-growing mid-size electric SUV space.

The Urban Cruiser EV comes with two batteries. The 49 kWh pack is ARAI-rated at around 430 km and makes 144 PS; the 61 kWh pack stretches to around 543 km, makes 174 PS and 192.5 Nm, and does 0-100 km/h in roughly 8.7 seconds. Real-world range for the bigger pack is about 350 to 400 km, which suits city commuting plus regular weekend trips.

It is front-wheel drive at launch in India, with an all-wheel-drive option possible later (as on the related e-Vitara). Top speed is around 150 km/h. For most buyers the 61 kWh version is the sweet spot, balancing range, performance and price.

Safety is a strong suit. The Urban Cruiser EV comes with seven airbags, a Level 2 ADAS suite (adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking), a 360-degree camera, electronic stability program, hill hold and hill descent control, ISOFIX anchors and TPMS. Toyota is targeting a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating; the official crash-test result for the India-spec car should follow, in line with the e-Vitara's strong safety positioning.

Charging is straightforward. On a DC fast charger, the Urban Cruiser EV does 10 to 80 percent in about 45 to 50 minutes. At home, a 7.4 kW AC wall box gives a full charge in roughly 6 to 7 hours, ideal overnight. The car uses the standard CCS-II connector and supports V2L, so you can run appliances or camp gear off the battery. An optional Battery-as-a-Service plan changes how you pay for the battery, not how it charges.

Toyota offers the Urban Cruiser EV with a standard 3-year vehicle warranty (extendable) and a high-voltage battery warranty of 8 years or 1,60,000 km - in line with the segment. If you choose the Battery-as-a-Service plan, the battery is covered under the subscription terms instead. Confirm the exact warranty and BaaS details with your Toyota dealer at purchase.