Maruti Suzuki eVitara - Real World Charging Speed and Time

The Maruti Suzuki eVitara 61 kWh pack was put on a Mahindra's Charge_iN 180 kW DC fast charger at Midway Premium Outlets, Dhilwan, Punjab. The charging curve was recorded and shared with us by Tesla Club India, with the on-ground effort by Xroaders — Dr. Mohd Parvez Farooqi who drove the car to the location for the test.

The Charging Curve

The eVitara starts charging at around 65 kW from 10% SoC and holds a flat, consistent input all the way to about 57%. Peak charging speed is 68.3 kW, reached at 55% SoC. This works out to approximately 1.1C — meaning the battery is being charged at a rate slightly above its own capacity per hour.

After 57%, the curve begins to taper gradually. It drops to around 55 kW by 65% and holds there until about 80%. Beyond 80%, the speed drops sharply — falling to 28 kW by 91% and reaching near zero at 100%.

Charging Timings

What This Means for eVitara Owners

The practical takeaway is straightforward. A usual highway lunch or dinner break usually takes about 45 to 50 minutes. In 53 minutes the car can charge from 10% to 90%. This is the ideal stage to unplug — post this waiting is unnnecssary unless absolutely required.

One More Thing Worth Knowing

The peak current draw during this test was 160.8A. Most DC fast charger guns deployed in India are rated for 200A. This means the eVitara will charge at its full peak speed at any DC fast charger above 60 kW — the car will never be limited by the gun. As CPOs are deploying and upgrading chargers above 60 kW — the eVitara will be able to achieve the peak at majority chargers.

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