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      Xiaomi MS11 Electric Car Photos Leak Ahead Of Global Debut

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      Well known for its electronic gadgets, Xiaomi MS11 is the company’s maiden electric car and is set to be unveiled soonXiaomi MS11 Electric CarElectric cars are currently all the rage. There are a tonne of new players springing in every once in a while. EV sales are on the rise and the industry is booming too. Mainstream carmakers like Maruti who didn’t fall into this headfirst, are now embracing EVs. With an infinite potential, tech giants want a piece of the pie too.We’re talking about tech behemoths like Google, Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, and even Sony. Speaking of Sony, this Japanese tech giant recently revealed an electric vehicle sub-brand named Afeela, under a JV with Honda. Google (Waymo) and Apple (Titan) are making electric cars too.Afeela and Waymo have entered the prototype phase. But there is another tech giant who’s actively testing its EV and near production-spec vehicle’s pictures have now leaked online. We’re talking about Xiaomi and its infamous MS11 EV. Let’s take a look.Xiaomi MS11 Maiden Electric CarRight off the bat, Xiaomi MS11 is a blend of other EVs out there. It bears an uncanny resemblance to BYD Seal. That in itself bore uncanny resemblance to Porsche Taycan. In effect, Xiaomi MS11 seems to be a copycat of a copycat. Unlike BYD Seal, there is no aggression with MS11. Body lines are a lot smoother.Xiaomi MS11 Electric CarThe car in pictures looks fairly production-ready. At front, we have a neatly tapering bonnet and interesting headlight assemblies with four LED projectors. Under headlights, we can see air scoops that are likely to feed air to cool its brakes. There are C-shaped elements inserted into the lower front bumper flanking its air intake.This is a four-door electric sedan with flush door handles and a coupe-ish rear-sloping profile. The entire roof is one single pane of glass, found in Tesla models and there are interesting alloy wheel designs too. Rear tail lights remind me of the ones found on a Dodge Dart, but inverted.There is a bulb on its roof housing various LIDAR, radar and other sensors. Something similar was found on Volvo EX90 and reminds me of London Black Cabs. MS11 was spotted winter testing on Chinese roads before. A Weibo user has reportedly leaked pictures ahead of official unveiling by Xiaomi.Xiaomi MS11 Electric CarChinese EVsRight now, China is like a pit of Lithium protected by a fire-breathing dragon. Estimates suggest China is the largest Lithium reserve. And it is no wonder why a majority of batteries are from China. Where electronic gadgets are concerned, Xiaomi has a reputation for aggressive pricing strategies, posing a lucrative proposition.If the same aggressive pricing strategies are applied to the EV segment, Xiaomi might have an upper hand in the near future. Not a lot is known about Xiaomi MS11. It has been spotted with Wilwood braking hardware finished in Yellow and that’s it. We should soon witness a showcase of a prototype by Xiaomi and a full launch may happen in 2024. It will have a fat brochure and on paper, will be neck-n-neck with stalwarts. More

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      New Mahindra XUV700 Electric, BEVs India Debut 10th Feb – Official Teaser

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      First unveiled in the UK, Mahindra Born Electric SUVs feature a futuristic design language underpinned by VW-sourced MEB platformMahindra XUV.e9 – All electric SUV coupe based on XUV700After launching the XUV400 EV last month, Mahindra is now getting ready to showcase their range of future electric SUVs in India for the 1st time. First unveiled at M.A.D.E. HQ (Mahindra Advanced Design Europe) in the UK, BE series are now en-route India.Mahindra India has shared official teasers on their social media handles. BE range of electric SUVs will be showcased at Mahindra EV Fashion Festival in Hyderabad on February 10th, 2023.Mahindra Born Electric SUVs India PremiereThe BE range from Mahindra sits beside XUV.e range of electric SUVs. Both are based on INGLO platform. INGLO means IN-dian by heart and GLO-bal by standards. This platform is a derivative of Volkswagen’s MEB platform being used on a few Ford vehicles too. MEB means Modularer E-Antriebs-Baukasten. It is a modular and scalable EV platform outsourced to OEMs for procuring under a license.This platform is found in Audi’s Q4 e-tron, Q4 Sportback e-tron, and Q5 e-tron. Cupra’s Born, upcoming Urban Rebel and Tavascan. Skoda’s Enyaq iV and Enyaq Coupe iV. Ford’s two upcoming EVs for Europe. Volkswagen’s ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.6, ID. Buzz, and ID. Buzz Cargo as well. Lastly, Mahindra XUV.e8 (XUV700 Electric), XUV.e9, BE.05, BE.07, and BE.09.The future begins now. Stay tuned for the grand homecoming of our born electric SUVs at the Mahindra EV Fashion Festival in Hyderabad on 10th February 2023. #BE #Mahindra #BornElectricVision pic.twitter.com/r49zXGdOKy— Mahindra Born Electric (@born_electric) February 2, 2023Mahindra is procuring electric drives, battery systems and unified cells from VW. Part of electric drive is VW’s proprietary APP310 PMDC motor which MEB platform supports. The number 310 means it will have 310 Nm of peak torque. APP310 motor weighs only 90 kg and is mated to a 1-speed gearbox. Mahindra has revealed INGLO platform will feature LFP cells which are likely to be prismatic ones.BEV LineupBE is abbreviated to Born Electric and signifies that it doesn’t share its body with other ICE-based vehicles. XUV.e lineup gets ICE spinoffs and vice-versa. When Mahindra said GLO-bal in standards, the company means it as this platform is also found in global cars. Battery will range between 60 kWh to 80 kWh in capacity. RWD setup will feature 170 kW (228 bhp) and AWD setup will feature 250 kW (335 bhp). Reports from UK states Mahindra’s INGLO platform is range tested too.Range is around 675 km in Indian testing cycles and 430 km in WLTP cycle. These figures are not specified in relation to battery capacity and respective vehicles in the model range. Speaking of model range, Mahindra’s electric SUVs come in two lineups. BE and XUV.e. BE lineup includes BE.05, BE.07 and BE.09, while XUV.e lineup includes XUV.e8 and XUV.e9.This is the first time these electric SUVs will be setting foot in India. Mahindra EV Fashion Festival is taking place in Hyderabad, Telangana state. The event is set to happen on 10th of February, 2023. Of these new EVs, it is the XUV.e8 that will launch first. It is XUV700 electric version, due for launch in 2024. More

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      Maruti Electric Car, SUV Launch Plans – Jimny EV, Fronx EV, WagonR EV, 3 More

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      Maruti Suzuki’s carbon neutrality goals will be achieved via a diversified portfolio that will include BEVs, HEVs and other green fuel optionsMaruti Suzuki Electric Car, SUV Launch PlansAnnounced at 2023 Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki’s first BEV for Indian market will be launched in FY2024. Post that, Maruti will continue to expand its green portfolio that will include fully electric cars, hybrids as well as variants powered by CNG, biogas and ethanol-gasoline mix fuels.Maruti’s shift to greener vehicles is part of its parent company Suzuki’s plans to reduce its carbon footprint. Along with India, Suzuki is implementing its carbon neutrality roadmap in other markets such as Europe and Japan.Maruti Jimny Electric TeasedMaruti EV roadmapBy FY2030, Maruti will have 6 new BEV models in India. These will constitute around 15% of overall production by FY2030. Some of the possibilities that are most likely include Jimny EV, Fronx EV and WagonR EV. HEVs will constitute around 25% of overall production by FY2030. It is likely that some new HEV models will be introduced in coming years. As of now, Maruti offers a strong hybrid option only with Grand Vitara compact SUV.By FY2030, contribution of ICE-based cars will be around 60%. Even this lot will be cleaner than its predecessors, as it will comprise variants running on green fuels such as CNG, biogas and ethanol mixed fuel. Suzuki’s carbon neutrality goals will be different in India, as compared to that of other markets. That’s because India’s carbon neutrality goal is set for 2070. In comparison, Europe has set a target to become carbon neutral by 2050.Maruti Suzuki shares electric cars, SUV launch plans roadmap for IndiaIn Japan, Suzuki is aiming for a BEV ratio of 20% by FY 2030. Just like India, 6 BEVs will be introduced by FY2030. However, unlike India that will still have ICE-based models, Suzuki’s portfolio in Japan will comprise only BEVs and HEVs. The latter is targeted to have 80% share in production by FY2030. The first Suzuki BEV will debut in Japan later this year.Maruti Fronx Electric SUV design teasedIn Europe, Suzuki’s targeted powertrain ratio is just the opposite of Japanese market. Suzuki is targeting 80% BEV and 20% HEV mix in Europe by FY2030. The continent will be getting 5 new Suzuki BEVs by 2030.Tough competition from Tata, MahindraWhile strong hybrid Grand Vitara has proved to be a runaway success, it remains to be seen if Maruti BEVs can achieve similar results. India being one of the largest markets for Suzuki, it is apparent that its upcoming electric cars will be fully loaded and offer a comprehensive range of features. As of now, Maruti Suzuki market share is around 43.4%.Maruti WagonR Electric design teaserMaruti upcoming BEVs will be facing tough competition from the likes of Tata Motors and Mahindra that have revealed ambitious plans to launch a range of born-electric cars. Tata and Mahindra already have a head start with cars like Nexon EV and XUV400. Maruti is likely to keep focus on affordability, all while offering the best value to its customers. More

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      Tata Harrier EV Launch In 2024 – Mahindra XUV800 Electric Rival

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      New Tata Harrier EV will launch with around 60 to 80 kWh battery and AWD setupTata Harrier EVLast year, spy shots of Tata Safari wearing green number plates had surfaced on the internet. It was believed to be of electric Tata Safari test mule. That was the first hint that Tata Motors was working on electrifying the Harrier / Safari platform.Tata Motors is the leading electric car maker in India. Until now, they did not have any real competition. But with Mahindra launching XUV400, and revealing XUV800 Electric concept, Tata Motors had to make a move. It was just a matter of time before Tata announced a rival to the upcoming XUV800 (XUV700 electric version). And that happened at the 2023 Auto Expo when they unveiled the Harrier EV concept.New Tata harrier EV LaunchSpeaking about the Harrier EV, most of the sheet metal is kept identical to Harrier diesel. What has changed is the front fascia. Regular grille is now replaced with a closed one as it doesn’t need much air intake. This new closed grille has horizontal slats creating an interesting pattern.Below it, there are numerous vertical slats forming a bottom grille used for air circulation and cooling batteries. Front parking sensors are present too. Biggest change – as opposed to ICE Harrier is a triangular headlight design looking sleek and modern. LED DRLs are positioned on top of headlights and are slimmer than outgoing Harrier.Tata Harrier EVTata seems to have taken a lot of inspiration from Hyundai where alloy wheel designs are concerned. Harrier EV dons alloy wheels looking very similar to that of Hyundai Alcazar’s. There is a subtle EV badge on the bottom of the front doors. At the back, LED elements inside its taillight are revised and are now connected with a wide LED bar.On the inside, there are some new additions expected. Mainly, a larger 10.25” touchscreen system. This is the same horizontal unit with a slicker user interface as found on Altroz Racer. This screen is likely to replace the aging 7” display with an uninspiring user interface seen on the current Altroz and Nexon.Specs & PowertrainHarrier EV will feature Gen II EV architecture, a generation above Gen I that currently does duties in Nexon EV. Battery pack is expected to be in the region of 60 kWh to 80 kWh, delivering a range of about 500 kms on full charge. Tata Harrier electric price could start from about Rs 35 lakh, ex-sh.Upon launch in 2024, Harrier EV will take on the Mahindra XU800 electric SUV. A working prototype of the same was revealed in Aug last year. Launch of Mahindra XUV800 is also expected in 2024. Both SUVs will come with similar battery range offering a dual motor setup with AWD along the way. More

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      Jupiter Electric Commercial EVs Launched – JEM TEZ, EV STAR CC

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      Jupiter Wagons Ltd subsidiary, Jupiter Electric Mobility launches new e-LCVs at Auto Expo 2023 – 2 tonne and 7 tonne electric commercial vehiclesJupiter Electric Mobility launches Commercial EVsJupiter Electric Mobility (JEM) furthered its commercial electric vehicle market presence at Auto Expo 2023. JEM TEZ, a 2.2 tonne GVW vehicle, and the EV STAR CC, a 7 ton GVW vehicle, were launched. The Jupiter Wagons Ltd (JWL) subsidiary has formed strategic partnerships/alliances with foreign and domestic companies that specialize in the EV sector.These partnerships have helped strengthen the brand. JEM’s goal is to become a market leader in the commercial electric vehicle segment in India. The company plans to leverage the expertise of its partners to achieve this goal. And deliver innovative and reliable vehicles to customers.Jupiter Electric Commercial EVsJupiter JEM TEZ 2.2 ton comes with a range of 180 kms on single charge. It has been designed on high voltage architecture with a high efficiency powertrain. Powering the EV is LTO/LFP batteries with rapid chargeable LTO chemistry. Jupiter claims that battery life is 10+ years and it comes with a buyback of Rs 2 lakhs till 6 years. Battery warranty is 5 years. It gets Telematics enabled for live tracking and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment.Speaking about Jupiter EV STAR CC7 ton , it has a claimed range of 250 kms on a single charge. It is a purpose-built multi utility EV. Battery pack is designed to last a minimum of 2,500 charging cycles. Both DC fast charging and AC slow charging are possible. It comes with a spacious, all metal cabin. More details in the specs sheet below.Jupiter Electric Commercial Vehicles – Specs SheetJupiter Electric Mobility (JEM) has entered into a strategic alliance with GreenPower Motor Company, a North America based company that specializes in commercial electric vehicles in the passenger transportation and freight transport markets. This partnership will help JEM to enhance its existing capabilities and expertise in the mobility solutions business.Furthermore, JEM has also entered into strategic partnerships with Log 9 Materials for EV batteries and Xavion Mobility for vehicle design and development. These partnerships will help JEM in creating competitive products.End-to-end production of CEVsJupiter Electric Mobility (JEM) plans to undertake end-to-end production of the vehicles in India. And establish service facilities in key markets. This will help JEM to expand into the after-sales requirements for a seamless customer experience. Initially, the company will target the last mile delivery market, focusing on major metros. The e-LCVs will cater mainly to last mile delivery needs, tapping the major metros Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Pune, and Bangalore initially.Jupiter Electric Commercial Vehicles – EV Star CCJEM has manufacturing facilities in Jabalpur, Indore, and Kolkata, and boasts over 200 acres of campus space. They specialize in mass-scale manufacturing and auto component engineering. Their tech-enabled processes and skilled workforce give them an advantage in the market. They plan to offer a complete range of electric vehicles, including LCV, MCV, HCV, and buses. With well-researched and strongly engineered CEV products, JEM is poised to make a significant impact in the industry.Indian EV Market – Rs. 50,000 Cr by 2025The company’s large scale manufacturing facilities and expertise in auto component engineering will enable them to produce electric vehicles in mass quantities, thus making them more accessible to consumers. Additionally, the company’s focus on tech-enabled processes will ensure that their electric vehicles are at the forefront of innovation and technology. Overall, JEM’s combination of skilled workforce and advanced technology positions them well to become a known player in the electric vehicle market.Mr Vivek Lohia MD and Mr Vikash Lohia Director Jupiter Electric Mobility with JEM TEZThe electric vehicle market in India has the potential to reach Rs. 50,000 Cr by 2025, according to a study by the Centre for Energy Finance (CEEW-CEF). The Indian government has set a target to have at least 30 percent of vehicles on the road to be electric by 2030. This ambitious goal will require significant investment in charging infrastructure and EV manufacturing. The EV market in India is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. Increasing concerns over air pollution and oil dependency also favour demand for electric vehicles. Potential for growth of e-LCVs in the delivery segment is high as major e-commerce platforms are already working on global net neutrality targets. More

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      Citroen C3 Electric Review, Test Drive Report – Your Next EV?

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      Ahead of launch next month, we got a chance to test drive the new Citroen C3 electric – Here is why we think eC3 has the potential to make Citroen a mass market brand in IndiaCitroen C3 Electric ReviewLast Year in Goa when we were attending Citroen C3’s Media Drive, most journalists had questions about the lack of an Automatic Gearbox option on the C3. Stellantis’ Senior Management had confirmed that they intend to bring in an automatic at a later date.While most of us drew the conclusion that Citroen will bring in an AMT or an AT on the C3, not many of us would have expected that the first automatic C3 in India would actually be on C3’s electric version. Within 6 months of introduction of C3 in Indian market, Citroen has now unveiled the eC3, basically, the electric version of C3. We were invited for a short test-track drive of the eC3, and here are our first impressions of the electric hatchback.C3 EV Exteriors – Are they any Different?Aesthetically, the eC3 looks almost identical to the C3. Citroen’s team informed that they have used the same body shell of the ICE powered C3 on eC3, as it helps with costs (economies of scale). So, please don’t get surprised when you find a fuel lid at the rear left of the car. Unlike most conventional EVs, it doesn’t even get a closed front grille, so even that differentiating factor can be removed.Some of the key changes on its design include the ‘e’ badges on front doors, a charging port on front right fender and lack of a tail-pipe. Citroen also has included some new color options on the eC3, however, in the plethora of color combinations on offer, it wouldn’t be justifiable for the larger masses to remember the differentiation. Obviously, the easiest differentiator on the road, will be the green number plates which the eC3s will carry.Citroen C3 Electric ReviewOur opinion on C3’s/eC3’s design hasn’t changed. It is quirky yet it still manages to avoid being classified as polarizing, and over the period of time, grows over you.Citroen C3 Electric Review – DashboardWhat’s on the Inside?Once you step inside, you get a very familiar cabin (just that of the C3). However, the gear lever is now gone and there is a nice and elegant drive mode selector. Added benefit – more space in the already roomy cabin.Citroen has turned a little kinder and has added some additional features compared to the C3 – for example, now the cabin gets manual day-night interior rear view mirror. The battery pack is placed under the seats, which has helped the boot to carry a space of 315 litres. Its closest competitor, the Tiago EV offers a space of 240 litres in its boot.Citroen C3 Electric Review – SeatingWhat powers it?In terms of specs, the eC3 gets a 29.2 kWh battery pack which has a max power output of 57 PS and 143 Nm of peak torque. ARAI certified mileage happens to be 320 kms, however, we don’t think that the real-world range will go beyond 250kms, which is very decent for a car in this category. There is also an Eco mode on offer, which as the name suggests – limits the acceleration and helps with a longer range cover.The naturally cooled battery pack can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 57 minutes via fast charger. Interesting bit here is not the speed of charge, but Citroen’s claim that you can fast charge your car, every time, and it won’t impact the battery’s life in a negative way. A home charging mechanism via a 15 AMP plug point can charge the car from 10% to 100% in around 10.5 hours.Citroen C3 Electric Review – Battery ChargingHow is it to Drive?Once you are behind the wheel, and you push the accelerator hard, expect the car to give you electrifying acceleration, you will realize that you are in the wrong car. For that, it would be more sensible to either get the C3 with a Turbo motor, or invest in an EV which costs twice as much as the eC3.The eC3 is an extremely practical car which has the potential to become your daily in-city ride. The ride quality of C3 is something which we had praised earlier, and with the eC3, it further gets better. A lower centre of mass (thanks to the floor-stacked battery pack), has enhanced eC3’s ride quality.Citroen C3 Electric Review – Test DriveSteering feedback is reasonable, brakes do their job well and body roll has reduced (compared to C3). Acceleration is decent, you can do a 0-60 kmph in 6.8 seconds and the top-speed is limited to 107 kmph. All of it makes the eC3 a great city ride. However, we must confess that we could experience the eC3 only on a controlled test track. We are yet to experience how it fares in real-world conditions, along with road’s undulations and city’s stop & go traffic.VerdictCitroen has relatively been one of the late entrants in the Indian passenger car market. Its portfolio currently consists of its flagship – C5 Aircross and C3 – whose sales are slowly catching up. However, at the moment, Citroen’s market share is still low and it clearly has the intent to improve it in coming months. Hence, it plans to have an early mover advantage in the mass-market EV space, which at the moment is dominated by Tata Motors. With eC3, Citroen probably plans to pull off what the 800 did for Maruti Suzuki or first gen Santro did for Hyundai.Citroen C3 Electric Review – Boot SpaceC3 Electric has the potential to establish Citroen as a mass market car maker in India. With the eC3, Citroen almost has all the right ingredients, a fresh design, massive space on the inside, a decent set of creature comfort features, promise of a reliable post-purchase experience and segment leading comfort and ride quality. The only catalyst which it now requires for the sales to pick-up is right pricing. Aggressive launch prices might put on a little pressure on their margins, but it might be prudent for Citroen to take the bet and ride on the EV wave in India’s Passenger Car market. More

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      Tata Magic Electric 10 Seater EV Debuts – Range Up To 140 Km

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      Tata Magic EV is directed at last mile delivery services – It gets fast charging option tooTata Magic Electric 10 Seater EVTata Motors has introduced the new Magic EV at the ongoing 2023 Auto Expo. It is based on the Ace EV which was unveiled last year and targets last mile delivery services while its applications could also include school, stage carriage, ambulance, etc.Tata Magic has long been a successful commercial vehicle in the passenger segment. With the launch of Magic EV, that offers zero emission mobility, it is a part of the company’s endeavour to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 across its commercial vehicle business.Tata Magic EV – Range, BatteryThe Magic EV is a Driver + 10 seater passenger vehicle. It measures 3,790mm in length, 1,500mm in width and gets laden and unladen height of 1,890mm and 1,870mm respectively while it rides on a 2,100mm long wheelbase. Ground clearance is at 160mm.Setting the benchmark for zero emission mobility, the Tata Magic Electric 10 Seater EV comes in with an advanced battery cooling system and an IP 67 rated water and dust proof driving parts. Detailed walkaround of Tata ACE EV below, is credited to Usha Ki Kiran.[embedded content][embedded content]Battery capacity is at 14-20 kWh capable of delivering about 90-115 Nm torque. It gets mated to single speed transmission and gets a semi-elliptical leaf spring suspension system at the front and rear.It is capable of slow, fast and home charging and offers a lower cost of operations. Via standard charging, full charge of the battery can be achieved in 6-6.5 hours while fast charging achieves the same in 1.1-1.7 hours. Range is up to 140 kms.On board features include a 7 inch TFT infotainment system, voice assist and reverse camera while the cabin is spacious enough for added luggage. No pricing details of the Tata Magic EV have been announced as on date. Launch is expected to take place later this year.Tata Magic Electric 10 Seater EVTata Electric – 2023 Auto ExpoIn the electric passenger vehicle segment the company has on offer Nexon EV, Tiago EV and Tigor EV. At the 2023 Auto Expo, the company showcased future lineup with the Avinya EV, Harrier EV and Sierra EV. In the commercial vehicle segment, along with the Magic EV, the company also had the Prime e28 and Ultra e.9 on display.Speaking about Tata Ace EV, which made its debut in May 2022 is currently priced at Rs 9.9 lakh. Tata Ace is also offered in petrol and CNG variants and prices start at Rs. 4.29 lakh (all prices – ex-showroom). It is based on Tata’s EVOGEN platform offering a certified range of 154 km on a single charge, powered by a single electric motor offering 36 hp power and 130 Nm torque. The first batch of Tata Ace EV has recently been delivered to Amazon, Delhivery, DHL, FedEx, Flipkart, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, MoEVing, Safexpress and Trent Limited. More

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      Citroen eC3 Electric Details Out – More Range Than Tata Tiago EV

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      Customers to get a taste of Citroen eC3 Q1 2023; First electric hatchback from the manufacturer for IndiaImage – MichealCitroen has announced a time span for the launch of its new all-electric vehicle, eC3. Launch is scheduled in the first quarter of 2023 in India. Bookings will officially open this month, Jan 2023. Display and test drive cars will start to arrive at dealer showrooms from Feb 2023, while launch is expected to take place by mid March 2023.As part of this launch, Citroen is also introducing fast charging facilities powered by Jio-BP pulse. This will be available at key Citroen dealerships across the country. The development is a significant step towards the company’s goal of reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable transportation.Citroen eC3 Electric – Battery and RangeNew Citroen eC3 is a fully electric vehicle, making it an eco-friendly option for consumers. It is powered by a 29.2 kWh battery pack which will deliver an ARAI certified range of 320 kms. This when compared to Tata Tiago EV, is a lot bigger battery pack. Tiago EV base variant gets 19.2 kWh battery pack (250 km range) while its top variant gets 24 kWh battery pack (315 km range).Citroen C3 electric battery is LFP – Lithium Iron Phosphate type, which has been temperature tested from -10 degrees C to 55 degrees C. Battery pack comes with under chassis protection cover as well as it is nail penetration compliant. DC fast charging is possible – 10% to 80% charging can be done in 57 minutes. For home charging, you can use 15 AMP plug point – this will take 10% to 100% charging in 10.5 hours.Citroen eC3 ElectricMax power output is at 57 PS while max torque output is 143 Nm. It comes with a fully automatic drive system – two drive modes Eco and Standard. It also gets Regenerative Braking. Speaking about performance, Citroen C3 electric can do 0-60 kmph acceleration in 6.8 seconds. It has a top speed of 107 kmph.Citroen C3 electric will be sold to private owners as well as fleet operators. For private owners, eC3 warranty of the battery stands at 7 years / 1.4 lakh kms while the electric motor warranty is for 5 years / 1 lakh kms. Vehicle warranty is 3 years / 1.25 lakh kms. For fleet owners, battery, e-motor as well as vehicle warranty is 3 years / 1.25 lakh kms. Citroen will also launch an extended warranty option for C3 electric.Citroen C3 Electric – Features, ColoursIn terms of features, it gets a 26 cm infotainment system, wireless Apple Carplay, Android Auto, 35 smart features, driving behaviour analysis, vehicle tracking, emergency services call, auto crash notification, OTA software updates, 7 year subscription, etc. Ground clearance of Citroen eC3 electric stands at 170 mm. Boot space is 315 liters. Wheelbase is 2540 mm. A total of 13 exterior colour options are on offer, 3 of them in new dual tone options, 6 existing dual tone options and 4 monotone colours. It will come with 3 packs for customization, 2 interior themes, more than 70 accessories.Citroen eC3 Electric InteriorsCitroen’s entry into the Indian market is part of the company’s global expansion strategy. The company aims to increase its presence in emerging markets and tap into growing demand for vehicles in these regions. And the C3 program plays an important role. Citroen plans to offer a range of vehicles to Indian customers, including compact cars and UVs.Citroen C3 compact hatchback offers a refined driving experience and a comfortable cabin. This small car packs in a sleek design with advanced technologies, and is Citroen’s entry price point offering at around 6 Lakhs. Citroen C5 Aircross UV offers a spacious cabin, efficient engine, and advanced safety features. And is available at a price of over Rs 37 lakhs. With the launch of eC3, Citroen is getting ready for their next jump in India journey. They will be the first OEM in India to launch an electric variant within 6 months of ICE version launch. Citroen C3 electric prices are expected to be in the Rs 10 lakh range. More