Citroen is India’s first OEM to launch an EV based on an ICE vehicle in less than 6 months. Bookings are now open, with a token fee of Rs 25,000. eC3 will be released next month, in February 2023. Citroen eC3 prices will be announced at the launch. According to the specifications, the eC3 will most likely compete with the recently launched Tata Tiago EV.
In terms of length, width, and height, the Nexon EV is the largest. Dimensionally, C3 and Tiago are nearly identical. Despite the fact that the eC3 is a crossover, Citroen markets it as a hatchback, just like the Tiago EV. It gets body cladding as a crossover, which adds character.
The Citroen eC3 has only one powertrain option, whereas the Tiago EV has two and the Nexon EV Prime has one. The Nexon EV Prime has the largest battery, measuring 30.2 kWh. Citroen comes in second with a 29.2 kWh battery, while the Tiago EV Long Range (LR) gets 24 kWh and the Medium Range (MR) gets 19.2 kWh.
The Nexon EV Prime has the most power and torque, producing 127 bhp and 245 Nm. Tiago EV MR produces 60 bhp and 110 Nm, while Tiago EV LR produces 74 bhp and 114 Nm.
Citroen may be less powerful than both Tiago EV variants at 56 bhp, but it is more torquey at 143 Nm.
Tiago EV has a faster 0-60 km/h time of 5.7 seconds, while the eC3 takes 6.8 seconds. The Nexon EV Prime sprints to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds. None of the EVs on this list have adjustable regen braking, as the Nexon EV Max does. Tiago EV has the smallest boot at 240L. The eC3 has 315L of storage space, while the Prime has 350L. In terms of range, the Citroen C3 outperforms both competitors with 320 km. On a single charge, Nexon offers 312 km and Tiago EV offers 250 (MR) and 315 (LR) km.
The eC3 has the largest infotainment screen, as well as wireless phone connectivity and other features. eC3 offers exciting youthful colours and interior packages that look trendy and resonate with the same vibes in terms of personalisation. Tiago and Nexon EV, on the other hand, may not be as flashy, but they are far more feature-rich. Citroen is missing alloy wheels, climate control, a rear washer and wiper, a rear defogger, and other features. Some of these features were previously seen on a test mule, but will not be available with the launch vehicle. In terms of pricing, it is highly likely that it will be priced similarly to the Tiago EV.
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