Mumbai, 20^th January 2026: 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.

Time To Set New Benchmark:

The All-Electric Urban Cruiser Ebella, built on a dedicated BEV platform, delivers instant torque, smooth acceleration, and a balanced drive with a low center of gravity, and optimized aerodynamics for a quiet, refined ride. Designed for convenience, it supports multiple charging options—including CCS2 (Combined Charging System type 2) fast charging, AC wall-mount compatibility, and a portable cable which makes every day charging effortless.

Time To Entice New Age Customers: A Bold SUV Design

With a wide stance, strong and sophisticated lower bumper with glossy black finish, stylish side mouldings, and distinctive rear lamps, the vehicle exudes SUV confidence and robust safety. Its premium LED headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, 18-inch alloy wheels, and aerodynamic design combine with the 5.2m turning radius for agile handling and high-performance driving.

Time To Experience Electrifying Performance

The All-Electric Urban Cruiser Ebella comes with lithium-iron phosphate batteries, front-wheel drive, smooth acceleration, and features an energy-saving heat pump and manual battery pre-heating for cold-weather performance.

URBAN CRUISER EBELLA	Grade - E1	Grade - E2 and E3
Battery capacity (kWh)	49	61
Power (kW)	106	128
Torque (Nm)	189	189

Time to Experience Refined Sophistication

The All-Electric Urban Cruiser Ebella features a contemporary, premium cabin with dual-tone interiors, soft-touch surfaces, and a two-spoke squircle steering wheel. Its spacious layout includes sliding rear seats, 40:20:40 split-folding configuration, panoramic roof and ambient lighting with 12 color options. Comfort and convenience are enhanced with ventilated front seats, high seating position, wireless charging, JBL sound system, keyless entry, push-start, drive mode switch, automatic climate control, in-cabin air purifier, and multiple USB ports, creating a modern, versatile, and enjoyable driving experience.

Time To Engage Advanced Technology and Connected Experience

The All-Electric Urban Cruiser Ebella offers advanced connected tech with a 10.25-inch digital combimeter and 10.1-inch multimedia display, cloud-based navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and Toyota’s 100+ i-Connect features like remote charging, battery monitoring, climate control etc, and safety via Emergency Call, ensuring a convenient and personalized driving experience.

Time To Have Advanced Safety: Match Toyota’s Global Standards

The All-Electric Urban Cruiser Ebella combines Toyota’s global safety standards with active and passive technologies, including seven airbags, Vehicle Stability Control, ABS, EBD, ESP, high-tensile body structure, and Level 2 ADAS (Automatic emergency braking, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control etc). Additional features like a 360° camera, parking sensors, ISOFIX, over-speed and stagger warnings, and electric rear defogger aim to ensure comprehensive occupant protection and driver confidence.

Assured Care and Delightful Ownership Experience

Assured Service is the core of Toyota’s commitment to delivering delightful BEV ownership experience. This is backed by 30 years of expertise in electrified technology. World class services are offered through all our 500+ BEV enabled service touchpoints equipped with the latest BEV diagnostic tools and advanced infrastructure along with 24x7 nationwide roadside assistance. Our 2,500+ BEV master technicians with over a decade of electrification experience offer hassle-free service and 45-minute express maintenance across all outlets.

Our customers can also enjoy a delightful ownership experience with an 8-year battery warranty, Battery-as-a-Service option and an Assured Buy Back program providing up to 60% residual value after three years. With this robust Assured Service ecosystem, we ensure seamless ownership, assured care and confidence on every journey for our customers.

Personalise Your Urban Cruiser Ebella

The All-Electric Urban Cruiser Ebella offers a vibrant range of monotone (Enticing silver, Café White, Sportin red, Gaming grey and Bluish Black) and dual-tone colour options (Enticing silver, Sportin red, Café white and Land Breeze Green). Customers can further personalise their SUV with accessories like side moulding, garnishes, rear camera upgrades, and exterior detailing.

Overview of TKM

Equity participation	Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan): 89%, Kirloskar Systems Limited (India) : 11%
Number of employees	6,466
Land area	Approx. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)
Building area	74,000 m2
Total Installed Production capacity	Up to 3,42,000 units

Overview of TKM 1st Plant:

Established	October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)
Location	Bidadi
Products	Innova HyCross, Innova Crysta, Fortuner, Legender manufactured in India.
Installed Production capacity	Up to 1,32,000 units

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant:

Start of Production	December 2010
Location	On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, Bidadi
Products	Camry Hybrid, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Hilux
Installed Production capacity	Up to 2,10,000 units

*Other Toyota Models: Glanza, Rumion, Urban Cruiser Taisor

**Imported as CBU: Vellfire, LC 300

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