Toyota has officially opened bookings for the all‑new Urban Cruiser Ebella — its first full‑electric SUV for the indian market. This marks a major step in Toyota’s EV push in india and gives buyers an exciting new option in the compact electric SUV segment.
📅 Booking Open From january 20, 2026
- Toyota started accepting bookings for the Urban Cruiser Ebella on 20 january 2026.
- Interested buyers can book the electric SUV by visiting authorised toyota dealerships or through Toyota’s online booking channels.
💰 Booking Amount: ₹25,000
- The token amount required to book the Urban Cruiser Ebella is ₹25,000.
- This refundable booking amount reserves your place in the queue and signals your interest ahead of the official price announcement.
📌 Note: Full pricing hasn’t been revealed yet, but industry estimates and listings suggest the car’s on‑road price may fall in the ₹19–24 lakh range depending on variant and battery choice.
🔋 What Is the Urban Cruiser Ebella?
The Urban Cruiser Ebella is Toyota’s first dedicated battery‑electric SUV in India, developed in close cooperation with Maruti Suzuki (it’s a Toyota‑branded version of the maruti e‑Vitara EV). It’s based on a dedicated EV platform and designed to appeal to indian electric car buyers looking for practical range, modern features, and daily usability.
🔋 Battery & Range
- Two battery pack options are expected:
• 49 kWh battery — around 142–144 hp power output
• 61 kWh battery — around 172 hp and more power for extended range - Range: toyota claims up to 543 km on a single charge (ARAI‑certified) — a strong figure that can ease range anxiety for urban and highway use.
🏠 Interior & Features
The Urban Cruiser Ebella’s cabin is modern and feature‑rich, offering:
- 10.1‑inch wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital driver display
- 10.25‑inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Ventilated front seats and ambient lighting
- JBL audio system
- Advanced safety features like 7 airbags, and Level 2 ADAS in top variants
- 360‑degree camera and connected car tech.
These comfort and safety features position the Ebella as a premium EV choice in its segment.
🛡️ Warranty & Ownership Benefits
Toyota is offering programs to enhance buyer confidence:
- 8‑year battery warranty
- Battery‑as‑a‑Service (BaaS) option to help lower upfront costs
- 60% assured buyback after three years, a scheme aimed at improving resale value and ownership economics.
🛞 What to Expect Next
- Official pricing announcement: Expected soon, likely before or around the launch window in February 2026.
- Variants and specs: toyota will confirm variant structure and exact specs at launch.
- Deliveries: Likely to begin shortly after pricing and launch reveal.
📌 Why This Matters
The Urban Cruiser Ebella signals Toyota’s serious commitment to India’s EV landscape, expanding consumer choice beyond existing EVs like the hyundai Creta Electric, mahindra BE6, and others. The combination of range, features, and Toyota’s trusted brand appeal may attract a broad range of buyers.
📝 Quick Summary
- Bookings Started: 20 january 2026
- Booking Amount: ₹25,000 (refundable)
- Expected Price Range: ~₹19–24 lakh (to be confirmed)
- Key Features: Long range (up to 543 km), premium tech, safety suite
- Battery Warranty: 8 years
- Launch: Expected in february 2026
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