Toyota launches Urban Cruiser EBella EV in India at Rs 23.60 lakh, targets Creta EV turf

Toyota Kirloskar's first mass-market electric SUV debuts at Rs 23.60 lakh ex-showroom (E3 variant) with a 61kWh battery, 543 km claimed range, 174bhp output, Level-2 ADAS, and 18-inch wheels. Ownership sweeteners include an 8-year battery warranty, battery-as-a-service option, and 60% guaranteed buyback after 3 years, putting direct pressure on Hyundai Creta EV, Tata, MG and Mahindra in the premium EV SUV segment.

— Filed Fri, 29 May, 2026, 17:59 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Toyota Kirloskar launched the Urban Cruiser EBella electric SUV in India at Rs 23.60 lakh (E3 variant), with a 61kWh battery, 543 km range, Level-2 ADAS, and ownership benefits including BaaS and 60% buyback.

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Caps a 4-month delayed rollout as Toyota pivots from its 3 lakh hybrid milestone toward BEVs, seeking an EV foothold against Hyundai, Tata, MG and Mahindra in India.

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