Under its Citroen 2.0 strategy, Citroen India is on the verge of completely revamping its product portfolio to include new and updated vehicles. In that regard, Citroen launched the X versions of its ICE lineup including the C3 hatchback, Basalt and Aircross SUV.
However, the electric version of the C3, called the eC3, did not get this X treatment. Now, the Citroen eC3 It should be noted that the Citroen eC3 launch is happening right around the 2026 Tata Tiago EV launch, which is one of its rivals.
Citroen eC3
Ahead of its launch, the Citroen eC3 Expect the updates to be similar to what Citroen gave to the C3 External updates with the C3
For starters, the Citroen eC3 Citroen’s Proxi-Sense keyless entry system with push-button start could also be part of the package. It is expected to get alloy wheels as the eC3 On the inside, more features are expected to be added.
These include a metropolitan leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and dashboard for a premium ambiance, cruise control with speed limiter for convenience, LED ambient lighting, fast USB Type-C charger, auto-dimming IRVM, auto climate control and other features. In the C3
In terms of safety, features like the Citroen eC3 wireless Android Auto and a 10.2-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay may continue to remain the same.
Specifications, Powertrain
The battery capacity is likely to be the same 29.2 kWh, promising a range of around 320 km on a single charge. The single electric motor is rated at 57 PS and 143 Nm and the top speed is 107 km/h. Ground clearance is 170 mm and boot space is 315L, which is more than what is offered in the Tiago EV and MG Comet EV.
We expect there to be a price revision as currently, the Citroen eC3 starts at Rs 12.9 lakh (ex-sh) for the Feel trim and the top-spec Shine trim is priced at Rs 13.26 lakh (ex-sh). A base eC3 Live trim is also coming. Rivals like the Tata Punch EV start at much less, while offering much more.
