Citroen has lastly taken the wraps off the eC3, the all-electric model of the C3 hatchback that’s already on sale in India, with a worth announcement within the coming days. Citroen will even be exporting the eC3 from India, and provides its gross sales volumes a lift, which have been disappointingly low.

The bookings for the Citroen eC3 will start from January 22 and will probably be out there in showrooms from subsequent month. 

1. Citroen eC3 will get 29.2kWh battery pack
2. Has Tiago EV in its sights
3. Prices can be introduced within the coming days 

Citroen eC3: styling particulars

The Citroen eC3 appears an identical to its petrol-powered counterpart inside out. The solely exterior distinction is the shortage of a tailpipe and a brand new charging port situated on the entrance fender. The inside, in the meantime, will get a barely revised centre console, with a brand new drive controller that replaces the guide gear lever. All different exterior physique panels, inside and mechanicals, which have already been localised for the petrol-powered C3, stay unchanged.

This has been carried out to optimise prices for the eC3 and sharing elements and elements with its ICE counterpart will assist obtain higher economies of scale. 

Citroen eC3: powertrain, charging and competitors 

The Citroen eC3 will get a 29.2kWh battery pack that’s being sourced from Chinese agency Svolt, though Citroen is trying to localise it within the longer run. The Citroen EV comes with a 3.3kW onboard AC charger and can be able to CCS2 quick charging. The eC3’s front-axle-mounted electrical motor produce churns out 57hp and 143Nm of peak torque. The eC3 has an ARAI-certified vary of 320km. It will get two driving modes – eco and commonplace – and likewise will get regenerative braking. 

Citroen says that the eC3 can do 0-60kph in 6.8 seconds and has a top-speed of 107kph. As far as charging goes, it’s suitable with DC Fast Charging the place it could actually cost from 10-80 % in 57 minutes. On a house charger, the battery can top-up from 10-One hundred pc in 10.5 hours. 

The eC3 is being squarely aimed on the Tata Tiago EV, which makes use of a 24kWh battery pack in its larger spec for an ARAI-rated vary of 315km. 

Citroen eC3: options and security

Like its petrol-powered counterpart, the Citroen eC3 additionally is available in two variants – Live and Feel. The options on the eC3 are just like the ICE mannequin with the higher-spec Feel getting a ten.2-inch touchscreen, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, four-speaker audio system and height-adjustable driver’s seat. The eC3 moreover options related car tech with MyCitroen Connect app with 35 options. It enables you to examine the car’s charging standing, its location and navigate to the closest charging station. As far as security options go, it will get twin airbags and ABS with EBD.

Citroen eC3: guarantee particulars 

Citroen is providing a 7 yr/1,40,000km guarantee on the battery pack, a 5 yr/1,00,000km guarantee on the electrical motor and a 3 yr/1,25,000km guarantee on the car itself.

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