Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to launch its second electric vehicle in India — an all-new electric MPV codenamed YMC. According to the latest reports, the production version of the YMC is expected to hit the market by the end of 2026.This will mark Maruti’s entry into the electric multi-purpose vehicle segment, allowing the company to leverage its strong existing dominance in the people-mover category and extend it into the rapidly growing EV space.
Maruti Suzuki already enjoys clear leadership in India’s MPV segment with highly successful models like the Ertiga and Eeco. The upcoming YMC electric MPV is being developed as a mass-market family vehicle, designed to appeal to large Indian families who need practicality, space, comfort, and low running costs.The YMC is expected to be positioned as an affordable and accessible electric people carrier, targeting both fleet operators and private buyers looking for a spacious, feature-equipped family EV.
What to Expect from Maruti YMC
- Body Style: A proper 6- or 7-seater MPV with car-like convenience and SUV-inspired presence
- Positioning: Mass-market family electric MPV — more practical and affordable than premium electric MPVs
- Target Audience: Joint families, cab aggregators, and buyers upgrading from Ertiga or similar MPVs
- Timeline: Production-spec model by end of 2026
This electric MPV will follow Maruti’s first EV, the eVX compact electric SUV, which is also expected to launch around the same period or slightly earlier. With the YMC, Maruti aims to create a strong EV portfolio that covers both SUV and MPV segments — two of the highest-demand body styles in the Indian market.
The move into electric MPVs is crucial for Maruti Suzuki. While the company has been relatively slow in the EV transition compared to some rivals, it is now accelerating its electrification plans. By bringing an electric version in its strongest segment (MPVs), Maruti can capitalise on its deep understanding of family buyer preferences and its vast sales & service network.
The YMC is likely to come with Maruti’s upcoming in-house developed battery and powertrain technology, promising competitive range, fast charging, and attractive pricing to drive mass adoption.
More details regarding battery size, range, features, and pricing are expected to emerge closer to the launch. The electric MPV will play a key role in helping Maruti meet its EV sales targets and maintain leadership in the Indian automotive industry as the market shifts towards electrification.
The codenamed YMC is shaping up to be one of the most important upcoming electric vehicles from Maruti Suzuki in the next two years.
