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      Citroen C3 Electric Launch Price Rs 11.5 L To 12.43 L – Vs Tiago EV

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      The 29.2 kWh battery pack on Citroen eC3 is coupled with a electric motor developing 56 bhp and 143 Nm, enough to eek out 320 km of rangeCitroen C3 Electric Launch PriceAfter Citroen’s innings began in the entry segment with C3 hatchback, the French brand is now expanding its lineup to include an EV as well. This is Citroen’s maiden EV in India and the first French EV to hit our shores. Specs were out long ago and bookings had commenced too. Now, prices have been revealed.The affordable EV space is still quite young and Tata Motors has the most prominence. With Tiago EV, Tigor EV and Xpres-T, Tata Motors seems to have captivated both PV and CV segments. Citroen eC3 has to offer quite a lot to carve a piece of this pie.Citroen eC3 PricesCitroen eC3 has been launched with a price tag starting from Rs. 11.5 lakh (ex-sh) for base Live trim. Top-spec Feel trims with dual tone colour and Vibe Pack cost Rs. 12.43 lakh. When compared to its ICE counterpart, C3 hatchback, eC3 costs Rs. 5.52 lakh more with base variants and Rs. 5.23 lakh more with top-spec variants.Specs & features are almost identical with its ICE counterpart. We’re talking about the same design along with dimensions. This helps Citroen to reduce development costs and help price its products aggressively. But is it aggressive enough? Let’s take a look.Citroen C3 Prices – Petrol, Turbo, ElectricCitroen C3 Electric Prices vs Tiago EVIt primarily rivals Tata Tiago EV starting from Rs. 8.69 lakh (ex-sh) for 19.2 kWh battery pack variants, Rs. 10.19 lakh (ex-sh) for 24 kWh variants with 3.3 kW AC charger and Rs. 11.49 lakh (ex-sh) for 24 kWh battery pack variants with 7.2 kW AC charger. Tiago EV has four trim levels to choose from as opposed to two with eC3.Powertrain options are two along with two charger options. In total, Tiago EV spawns 7 variants. Whereas eC3 gets just one powertrain and two trim levels with cosmetic choices like dual tone and Vibe Pack. Right off the bat, it is immediately noticeable that Tiago EV comes with more options to choose from.  Tiago EV’s top-spec trim XZ+ Tech LUX with 24 kWh battery and 7.2 kW charger is just Rs. 49,000 more than Citroen eC3’s base variant.  Citroen C3 Electric vs Tata Tiago EV – PricesSpecs & FeaturesIt is safe to say that Tata has got the pricing right. Does Citroen eC3 offer more style and substance? Design is objective and hence depends on the buyer. But spec-wise, Citroen seems to be offering more. For starters, eC3 is 212mm longer, 56mm wider, and 50mm taller. It has a 140mm longer wheelbase, 4mm more ground clearance and a 75L larger boot than the Tiago EV.It has wider 195-section tyres wrapped to 15” wheels as opposed to 175-section with 14” wheels on Tiago EV. Powertrain-wise, eC3 offers 5.2 kWh more battery capacity and 29 Nm more torque than Tiago EV’s larger 24 kWh offering. Tiago EV hits back by making 18 bhp more and sprinting 1.1s quicker to 60 km/h. Tiago EV can hit 120 km/h as opposed to 107 km/h of eC3.Citroen C3 Electric vs Tata Tiago EV – SpecsRange tips slightly towards eC3’s favour with just a 5 km difference over Tiago EV’s 315 km. Citroen eC3 offers a larger 10.25” touchscreen as opposed to 7” unit on Tiago EV and also gets wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay system. There is decent competition between the two. It is yet to be seen how the market responds to this duo.Saurabh Vatsa, Brand Head, Citroen India, remarked, “We are excited to launch the New Citroen eC3 All-Electric for the young and progressive customers who will  enjoy the CLEVER, COMFORT & COOL product propositions. The vehicle was developed keeping in mind the Indian audience and their unique needs and preferences.Citroen C3 Electric vs Tata Tiago EV – SpecseC3 delivers a certified driving range of 320 km per charge (MIDC cycle), 100% DC fast charging capability, and a plethora of intuitive technology-driven features. With the famed Citroen Advanced Comfort on board combined with an efficient e-powertrain, we are certain that the New Citroen eC3 All-Electric will meet the expectations of both private customers’ and fleet operators.” 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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      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

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      Citroen eC3 Electric Interiors Spied – New Details Before Launch

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      Citroen eC3 will be unveiled at 2023 Auto Expo – Launch is expected soon after, which is when prices and range details will be revealedCitroen eC3 Electric InteriorsIf we look at the Indian electric car market, there is one brand that has firmly established itself. We are talking about Tata Motors. They have a diversified portfolio including an electric hatchback, an electric sedan and an electric SUV. Tata’s modern day EV journey started with the Nexon EV in Jan 2020. And today, they also offer Tigor EV, Nexon EV Max and now Tiago EV.There is no imminent challenger to Tata Motors in the entry level electric car market. Closest rivals could be MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona EV, BYD Atto 3, etc. But these are a segment or two above Tata’s EV offerings.Citroen eC3 Electric InteriorsCome 2023, we will have more rivals to Tata’s electric cars. Mahindra will have the XUV400 electric to rival Nexon EV, MG Air EV will take on Tiago EV. Another rival to Tiago EV will come in the form of Citroen eC3, which has been spied again. But this time, we get a closer look at the interiors, dashboard of the Citroen electric car. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast Chandrakanth Reddy M for sharing the exclusive spy shots.Speaking about external design, Citroen C3 electric test mule looks identical to its ICE counterpart. However, production-spec eC3 is likely to get new highlights, EV badge – helping it easily differentiate from its ICE counterpart. Tata Motors follows a similar path and offers blue highlights and EV-specific colour shades to help identify it apart from its ICE counterparts.Citroen eC3 Electric InteriorsInteriors of eC3 are similar to petrol version. It gets the same touchscreen infotainment system, steering wheel with controls, AC vents, etc. What is different is the missing gear lever. Citroen eC3 gets a drive mode selector with RND option along with an ECO mode button.C3 Electric Specs, RangeCitroen eC3 specs are not yet made official. That said, sources reveal that it is likely to come with a 30.2 kWh battery. This is a bigger battery pack as compared to Tiago EV long range variant’s 24 kWh. The motor on Citroen eC3 is said to make 86 bhp of power and 143 Nm of torque as opposed to 74 bhp and 114 Nm on Long Range models.Tata Tiago EV offers a range of up to 315 km on a single charge with Long Range version. One can expect that Citroen eC3 will offer a real-world range close to 300 km from its larger battery. Mechanically, suspension will be tuned differently or stronger struts will be used to accommodate heavier batteries.Citroen C3 Electric Charging next to Nexon EVBy keeping the exteriors and interiors of ICE and EV versions similar, Citroen will be able to save significantly on development costs. This will help bring overall costs down and launch eC3 at an aggressive price tag. Launch price of Citroen eC3 could be in the region of Rs 10 lakh. More

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      Citroen C3 Electric Spied At Charging Station – Next To Nexon EV

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      It will be interesting to see if Citroen C3 Electric (eC3) can match affordability of Tiago EV that is India’s first mainstream sub-10 lakh electric carCitroen C3 Electric Charging next to Nexon EVAfter C5 Aircross and C3 hatchback, Citroen is getting ready to foray into EV segment with the electric version of C3. As revealed in teasers, Citroen’s first EV for India is likely to be named eC3. It is expected to debut at the upcoming 2023 Auto Expo.While ICE-based C3 hatchback has emerged as a popular choice, it remains to be seen how consumers will respond to its electric version. Tiago EV has set high standards – being affordable as well as offering a comprehensive range of features. Citroen eC3 will also need to be prepared against upcoming MG Air EV. In the latest spy shot, the new Citroen eC3 can be seen at a charging station next to Tata Nexon EV, at Relux Charger Tindivanam, near Chennai. Spy shots are credited to Harikrishnan Pisharody.Citroen C3 electric (eC3) SpiedCitroen C3 electric can position itself as a better product than Tiago EV by offering improved performance and higher range. It could also introduce some segment-first or best-in-class features. Tiago EV’s pricing will be tough to beat, as it already appears to be at a discounted price range. It is one of the key reasons why Tiago EV has received an overwhelming response, with 10k bookings recorded in just 24 hours.While details about C3 electric have not been revealed officially, it is expected to get a 30.2 kWh battery pack. The electric motor will generate 86 bhp (63 kW) of max power and 143 Nm of peak torque. In comparison, Tiago EV medium range variants have 19.2 kWh battery whereas long range variants have 24 kWh battery pack. Power and torque output of top-spec variants is 74 bhp (55 kW) and 114 Nm, which is lower than Citroen C3.Citroen C3 Electric Charging next to Nexon EVBattery pack onboard C3 electric is likely to use LFP cells that are considered safer, long-lasting and better suited for extreme weather conditions. Citroen could be sourcing the battery pack from Svolt, a Chinese supplier. Citroen C3 electric range is expected to be around 300 km in real world driving conditions. In comparison, Tiago EV has a certified range of 250 km for medium range variants and 315 km for long range variants.Citroen C3 electric featuresBased on the same platform as ICE-based C3 hatchback, Citroen C3 electric will have the same set of features and equipment. It will help reduce development and production cost, which will allow Citroen to launch eC3 at a competitive price point. The EV will be manufactured at CK Birla facility, located in Thiruvallur near Chennai, Tamil Nadu.Some of the key features onboard Citroen eC3 electric could include 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, C-Buddy smartphone connectivity suite, voice commands, remote keyless entry, 12v socket and USB charging ports.Safety kit will include features like ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, engine immobilizer and speed sensitive auto door lock. To make it more attractive, Citroen can introduce some entirely new features with C3 electric. More

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      Citroen C3 Electric Teaser Reveals Name – eC3 Launch Soon

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      Electric Citroen C3 gets a charging socket at its front right fender – New launch teaser is outCitroen C3 Electric TeasedEven though the French car maker has been around for more than a 100 years, it is still a new brand in India. Citroen made its India debut with the C5 Aircross and its first mainstream car was the C3 hatchback. Considering the relative newness of Citroen C3, it has been doing very well in India.With more dealerships, Citroen can push its sales envelope. For example, there are only two La Maison Citroen dealerships in Karnataka state and both of them are in Bengaluru alone. That said, Citroen is expanding its portfolio to incorporate a 7-seater version of C3 and even an electric version of C3.Citroen C3 Electric New TeaserCitroen is getting ready to launch C3 electric, which as per their latest teaser will be christened eC3. Launch could take place at the Auto Expo 2023. eC3 electric falls into Citroen’s plan to bring in three new models in India as part of its C-Cubed program. Production will take place at CK Birla facility in Thiruvallur near Chennai, Tamil Nadu.Like conventional C3 and upcoming C3 Plus, C3 electric will also be based on a Common Modular Platform (CMP) with high localisation. Just within 6 months of launch of its ICE counterpart, Citroen C3 is going fully electric, which is commendable. Since affordability is the key, Citroen is likely to keep interiors, body and mechanicals similar to C3 hatchback.Citroen C3 Electric TeasedCitroen eC3 is expected to have a 30.2 kWh battery pack which is larger than the 24 kWh battery pack that Tiago EV top variants are packing. It will deliver peak power of 86 bhp (63 kW) and 143 Nm of torque. Both these figures are higher than its immediate rival, Tiago EV, which only makes 74 bhp and 114 Nm.Specs & FeaturesIt is likely that LFP cells will form a battery pack of electric Citroen C3. These batteries are reportedly sourced from Chinese supplier Svolt. We can expect a 3.3 kW AC charger built-in with additional fast DC charging capability with a CCS2 socket. With a battery pack accounting for 30.2 kWh, one can expect a range close to 300 km in real world.Desirable features such as alloy wheels, IRVM dimmer, electric ORVM adjustment, tachometer, auto climate control, reversing camera and rear wiper and defogger will make it to electric Citroen C3 that is not currently offered with top-spec variant of its ICE counterpart.Citroen eC3 electric car test mule donning these features is under testing, though. When launched, it will rival Tata Tiago EV and upcoming MG Air EV. Prices might hover between Rs. 10 lakh to 12 lakh mark (ex-sh). More