Is the new Suzuki e Vitara worth nearly $59,000? We get behind the wheel of Suzuki’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle – the flagship Suzuki e Vitara Ultra AWD – to see if it delivers enough range, performance, and practicality to compete in Australia’s booming electric SUV market.
Priced at $58,990 drive-away, the flagship Ultra features a 61 kWh battery, dual electric motors, AllGrip e-4WD, and a rugged, purpose-built EV platform.
But with a claimed WLTP range of under 400 km and tough competition from budget-friendly and mid-size rivals, can Suzuki justify this price point? In this review, we cover:
• Exterior design, dimensions, and dedicated EV architecture
• Battery capacity, charging speed, and real-world range expectations
• Dual-motor AllGrip AWD performance and driving dynamics
• Interior tech, practicality, and space
• Australian pricing, value proposition, and how it stacks up against rivals
Would you buy the Suzuki e Vitara Ultra at $59k, or would you look elsewhere in the EV market? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
| Specification | Suzuki e Vitara Ultra |
|---|---|
| Price | $58,990 drive-away |
| Drivetrain | Dual-motor ALLGRIP-e AWD |
| Electric motors | Dual AC synchronous motors |
| Maximum power | 135kW |
| Maximum torque | 307Nm |
| 0–100km/h | 7.4 seconds |
| Battery | 61kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) |
| WLTP range | 395km |
| Transmission | Single-speed electric |
| AC onboard charger | 11kW |
| AC charging port | Type 2 |
| AC charge, 7kW, 10–100% | Approx. 9 hours |
| DC charging port | CCS2 |
| DC charge, 10–80% | Approx. 45 minutes |
| Drive modes | Eco, Normal, Sport, Trail |
| Length | 4,275mm |
| Width | 1,800mm |
| Height | 1,635mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,860kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,360kg |
| Wheels | 18-inch alloy |
| Tyres | 225/55 R18 |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut with coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Seating | 5 |
| Rear seats | 40:20:40 split-folding, sliding and reclining |
| Braked towing capacity | 750kg |
| Spare wheel | Tyre repair kit |
| Safety rating | 4-star ANCAP |
| V2L | No |
| Frunk | No |




