Citroën eC3

Citroën eC3

Overview
Brief
Pros And Cons
History
Engine And Transmission
Tech Feature
Range And Charging
Interior And Exterior
Dimensions
Breaking And Safety
Competitors
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Overview

The Citroën eC3 is an all-electric hatchback introduced by Citroën in India. It is aimed at urban commuters and budget-EV shoppers. It offers a moderate range (for India) and compact dimensions, with the appeal of an EV at an entry price point.

Battery Capacity

29.2 kWh

Driving Range

~320 km

Power

56.21 bhp

Charging Time

10-80% ~57 Minutes

Boot Space

315 litres

Transmission

Automatic

Colors

Who Is This Car For

This car is positioned as a small EV for India with a claimed ~320 km range (ARAI cycle) and a 29.2 kWh battery. Critically, it is basic in many feature aspects compared to some rivals. Review commentary says:

  • Pros: decent range, good city package, boot space, and packaging.
  • Cons: restricted performance/top speed, lack of some features, and cabin noise.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Claimed range of ~320 km on full charge.
  • Compact yet usable boot & seating for 5.
  • Entry level EV pricing (in India) for its class.

Cons

  • Top speed and performance are modest (~107 km/h top speed) — may struggle on highways. 
  • Safety critique: The model scored very poorly in crash tests (0 stars in some reporting) for adult occupants in the Indian variant. 
  • Some features expected at this price are missing or basic.

Cruising Down The History

  • Launched in India on 27 February 2023.

  • Built and tailored for the Indian market by Citroën India, with high localisation.

  • The EV variant is the “eC3” (electric version) of the C3 platform. The platform is shared with the ICE version of C3 for India/Latin America.

Engine & Performance

Tech Savvy Or Not

Range & Charging

Interior & Exterior

Dimensions

Braking & Safety

Competitors

  • Tata Tiago EV

  • Tata Punch EV

  • Possibly other entry-EVs/hatchbacks in the Indian market.

Buy Or Bye Bye!

If you’re considering purchase: Evaluate local on-road pricing, variant differences (Feel / Shine / DT), available incentives, charging infrastructure in your area, and safety/safety ratings (notably the 0-star adult occupant rating reported). Make a test drive, check real-world range and usability in your conditions.