Citroen C3 EV hatchback was recently caught on camera featuring a charging cable on the front right fender. It will be the first electric offering from the French automaker in the country. The model is ready to make its debut on 29th September 2022 and its market launch is likely to happen in early 2023. The fresh image shows the front fascia of the electric hatchback. Painted in dual-tone shade, the C3 EV looks exactly similar to the ICE-powered version.
Powertrain system of the Citroen C3 EV hatch is likely to include a 50kWh battery pack that’s offered on the Peugeot e-208. The setup has an electric that produces a peak power of 136PS and 260Nm of torque. It promises a range of over 350km (WLTP claimed) on a single charge. The new Citroen EV might also be made available with a smaller battery pack delivering a range of round 300km – 350km.
The C3 electric will be designed on the eCMP platform borrowed from its ICE sibling. The architecture can accommodate a battery pack and an electric motor. The recently unveiled Jeep Avenger compact SUV underpins the same modular platform. Most of its features and cabin layout are likely to be similar to the petrol-powered C3. The latter comes equipped with a digital instrument cluster, a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, AC unit, front power windows with one-touch down for driver, remote locking, tilt adjustable steering, steering mounted controls, door ajar warning, speed sensitive auto door lock and dual airbags.
The Citroen C3 EV will come under the company’s C-Cubed programme that means it will be engineered and produced in India. With heavily localized platform and sharing its features and components with its ICE sibling, the C3 electric hatch is expected to cost around Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). If launched at this price point, it will face challenge from the Tata Tiago EV that will go on sale on 28th September 2022.
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