Toyota Kirloskar Motor Launches the All-Electric URBAN CRUISER EBELLA
Mumbai : Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the launch of the all-electric Urban Cruiser Ebella, marking Toyota’s debut in India’s Battery Electric Vehicle segment. With Toyota’s global expertise in electrified mobility, the all-electric Urban Cruiser Ebella brings together bold SUV styling, interior spaciousness with premium cabin experience, advanced technology and smooth, confident electric performance.
Derived from the Urban SUV Concept, the All-Electric Urban Cruiser Ebella represents another important step in advancing Toyota’s multipath way approach, offering customers a wider choice of electrified powertrain technologies and supporting India’s goal of energy security and decarbonization.
Commenting on the new offering, Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura, Chairman, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “The introduction of All-Electric Urban Cruiser Ebella is a key enabler towards furthering our multi-pathway approach, where our aim is to contribute towards carbon neutrality while leaving no one behind. Now, with the launch of All-Electric Urban Cruiser Ebella in India, we remain firmly committed to advancing our support towards India’s transition to greener mobility. With our compelling product line-up, technology leadership, strong after sales services, and dealership network, we intend to achieve our sustainable mobility goals while providing freedom of mobility to all.”
Present at the event, Mr. Tadashi Asazuma, Deputy Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “With three decades of global expertise in electrified technologies, Toyota has consistently invested in focused innovation to address diverse mobility needs. As a result, our customers worldwide have already contributed to saving more than 197 million tonnes of CO₂ with over 38 million electrified vehicles on the road worldwide.
At the heart of this progress is our philosophy of Mass Happiness, with carbon neutrality as its foundation. This has guided our preparation for Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s first BEV, the All-Electric Urban Cruiser Ebella. Our pre-launch readiness goes beyond the product to ensure a seamless, worry-free ownership experience, aligned with Toyota’s global standards and our vision for future-ready, sustainable mobility in India.”
Also speaking at the launch, Mr. Sabari Manohar, Executive Vice President, Sales–Service–Used Car Business & Profit Enhancement, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, The All-Electric Urban Cruiser Ebella, showcases an authentic SUV character inspired by its ‘Urban Tech’ design philosophy. With a bold hammerhead expression and three-dimensional surfaces, the BEV delivers a strong, futuristic road presence. It is available with 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery options, with latter pack producing 128 kW and 189 Nm of torque and offering a driving range of up to 543 km (Certified by ARAI) on a single charge.
The vehicle is backed by a robust service network, Electrified Technology trained dealer teams, an 8-year battery warranty, flexible ownership programs (Assured Buy Back & Battery as a Service), and an expanding charging ecosystem to ensure Assured care and delightful BEV ownership experience.”
Development Concept: Built on ‘URBAN TECH’ design theme, the vehicle combines spacious versatility with a powerful SUV stance and sophisticated, refined styling. A strong hammerhead expression and three-dimensional design conveying advanced technology and forward motion. Inside, the cabin blends the modern feel of a BEV with the toughness and functionality of an SUV, creating a refined yet purposeful space for mobility.
