Citroen eC3 Ev – C3 Price, Range, Specs, Images, Colours

The hatchback Citroen has entered the EV game in India and is here with this the Citroen eC3 Ev the electric version of the Citroen eC3 Ev is going to go directly against the Tata Tiago EV and we are here to find out exactly what it’s gonna feel like it has a claimed range of around 320 kilometers.

Citroen eC3 Key Specifications

Price	₹ 11.61 – 13.50 Lakh
Fuel Type	Electric
Driving Range (km)	320 km
Seating Capacity	5 People
NCAP Rating (Best – 5 Star)	0 Star (Global NCAP) star NCAP Rating
Warranty	3 Years or 125000 km
Battery Warranty	7 Years or 140000 km
Battery Capacity	29.2 kWh
Size	3981 mm L X 1733 mm W X 1586 mm H
Avg. Waiting Period	0 – 35 Weeks

Citroen eC3 Price

Citroen eC3 base model ex-showroom price in Delhi starts from Rs. 12.69 Lakh and the top model ex-showroom price goes upto Rs. 13.50 Lakh.

Variants	Ex-Showroom Price		Range
eC3 Live, 29.2 kWh .	Rs. 11.61 Lakh	View April Offers	320 km/charge
eC3 Feel . 29.2 kWh .	Rs. 12.69 Lakh	View April Offers	320 km/charge
eC3 Feel DT 29.2 kWh .	Rs. 12.99 Lakh	View April Offers	320 km/charge
eC3 Shine. 29.2 kWh .	Rs. 13.19 Lakh	View April Offers	320 km/charge
eC3 Shine DT . 29.2 kWh .	Rs. 13.34 Lakh	View April Offers

But sadly this isn’t a real world review today we are on a Proving Grounds or a test track which means there are limitations to what I can tell you but we will get a feel of what this car is like to drive foreign get to the performance let’s take a quick look at the design visually it’s identical to the ice version with distinct Citroen styling and you also get plenty of customization options to stand out from the crowd.

There are 13 color options three customization packs and two interior trim options as well over to the side it still gets 15 inch steel wheels and the charging port is on the driver’s side fender also due to the battery pack located under the floor.

The ground clearance is now down to 170 mm from the ice versions 180 mm at the rear the Citroen eC3 Ev Badger part there isn’t any change and overall it remains a stylish hatchback now like on the outside the changes on the inside of the Citroen eC3 Ev aren’t that many because compared to the standard car you get pretty much everything.

The dashboard layout is the same you get the same touchscreen as well with the Android auto and Apple carplay wireless you get the same climate control and customization options like these trimmings that can be changed are also part of the package but sadly with an evening you expect a bit of modernism you expect that EV funky nature and that with this car is missing.

Because especially with the instrument cluster because it just feels a bit too dated and a bit too old and even stuff like these orvm adjustments you know they are manually controlled and on an EV in 2023 it is a bit of a dated piece.

The same goes for the manual AC control knobs and the analog feel in the cabin load down the drive selector is a slick toggle switch with the drive mode button but again space on the hole is plenty you have a good amount of wheelbase as well and the seats are nice and comfortable the steering position is good you have height adjust for the seats which can find you a good position.

So yes it does have its own positives but like I said the EV bits are a bit missing feature wise you miss out on a reversing camera and rear defogger among others in the rear you will notice the floor that is up by 70mm and that means passengers will be seated in a neither position yes the long wheelbase means passengers over six feet won’t struggle for knee room.

But the overall seating is a tad uncomfortable due to the raised floor height that said there has been no change to the boot as you still get 315 liters with the spare wheel tucked underneath so practicality isn’t too bad foreign impression so there are some things like the real world range and City Driving manners that I can’t tell you about what I can tell you about is performance it has a 29.2 kilowatt hour battery pack.

That powers a permanent magnet synchronous motor power is rather less at 57 horsepower that’s 25 horsepower less than the ice version but it has the torque it has 143 NM however the performance is not what you’d call brisk it is a very leisurely car and power delivery too is very very subdued and subtle with an EV you want instant acceleration you want that torque to come in and you want that initial response.

That with the Citroen eC3 Ev is not really that 0 to 60 kph takes 6.8 seconds and the Citroen eC3 Ev tops out at 107 kilometers per hour in terms of performance like I said you don’t have much on offer you do get Drive modes but there isn’t any sport mode on offer that could have salvaged a bit but on this you do get an eco mode apart from the standard mode.

However there isn’t much difference when you switch to Eco because you don’t feel too different from the standard car and like I said overall powered delivery is on the linear side which means you cannot really expect a lot of performance and punch from this car foreign ground I can’t really give you a real world range for the Citroen eC3 Ev the claims are set at 320 kilometers but we all know how claims Go real world number obviously will be a lot less.

What I can tell you is it does have a standard region mode and yes you do feel it but again it’s not too strong it’s not too much in your face and you won’t really notice it being at work what you will notice though are the brakes they are attack bit spongy and you would have liked a bit better pedal response in terms of handling the steering on the Citroen eC3 Ev is sharp and direct but the soft suspension setup means there is a fair amount of roll in the corners now.

The soft suspension is very good on bad roads and on our city roads like the Citroen eC3 Ev this one too will be very good but sadly the test drive did not allow us to get a real feel of the right comfort recharging options on the Citroen eC3 Ev include a 3.3 kilowatt on-board charger that you get which if you plug into a normal 15 ampere Port will take you from 10% to 100% in 1 and a half hours but the Citroen eC3 Ev also has fast charging options.

Which means you can put it in a fast charger and that will then charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 57 minutes Citroen is also setting up a network of fast Chargers in every showroom where even EVS that aren’t from the Citroen brand will be able to recharge prices for the Citroen eC3 Ev aren’t out yet but based on the Citroen eC3 Ev we estimated to cost around 12 lakh rupee Mark for the top spec field trim Citroen even have plans to expand the dealer network from 30 to 75 showrooms to Broad on its footprint as a strict City Car.

The Citroen eC3 Ev has its positives like a practical cabin comfortable ride and standout styling however you will have to make do with the basic Interiors missing features and average performance as far as first impressions go this has been a lukewarm one but we would like to get it out in the real world for a thorough review and give it another Fighting Chance.

Citroen eC3 Colours

Citroen eC3 Pros and Cons

• eC3 AdvantagesEasy to drive car for first-time electric car buyers, Super spacious cabin even for exceptionally tall passengers
• eC3 DisadvantagesDoesn’t offer exciting drive experience, looks the same as the petrol, Missing features: adjustable regenerative braking modes, powered mirror adjustment, auto AC, passive keyless entry, push-button start
• Expert’s ConclusionThe Citroen eC3 is a practical, spacious, stylish and comfortable electric city hatchback. While it isn’t exciting to drive, it ticks all the right boxes for daily usability

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