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Toyota Opens Bookings for Urban Cruiser Ebella, Its First EV for India

Toyota prioritizes ownership confidence via battery subscription, assured buyback, an 8‑year battery warranty, with pricing to be announced soon.

Overview

  • Pre-orders began on January 20, with several outlets reporting a Rs 25,000 booking token as the company prepares to reveal prices in the coming weeks.
  • The midsize SUV offers two LFP battery packs—49 kWh and 61 kWh—with ARAI-claimed ranges of about 440 km and up to 543 km, respectively, and front-wheel drive across the lineup.
  • Three trims (E1, E2, E3) are planned, with the top E3 adding Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats and a JBL audio system, while seven airbags and four-wheel disc brakes are standard.
  • Toyota’s rollout includes Battery-as-a-Service, a 60% assured buyback programme, an 8-year battery warranty, more than 500 BEV-enabled service touchpoints, trained EV technicians and announced charging partnerships.
  • Built in Gujarat alongside its Maruti e Vitara sibling, the Ebella targets rivals like the Hyundai Creta Electric and MG ZS EV, with media estimating a starting price near Rs 19–24 lakh ex-showroom.