The French automaker has confirmed the Citroen e-C3 India launch for early 2023. While its exact launch date is yet to be revealed, the electric hatchback is likely to arrive in the month of January. It will be an affordable, entry-level electric car that’s expected to be priced around Rs 10 lakh – Rs 12 lakh. If launched at this price point, it will take directly on the Tata Tiago EV. The Tiago EV comes in four trims – XE, XT, XZ+ and XZ+ Tech – priced between Rs 8.49 lakh – Rs 11.79 lakh (all, ex-showroom).
With an aim to achieve aggressive pricing, the company will use a battery capacity of 30.2kWh. The carmaker has confirmed that it will source the LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cells from Svolt Energy, which is a subsidy of China’s Great Wall Motors. The LFP batteries are more stable and affordable than the NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) cells. In fact, these cells work efficiently in a wide range of temperatures and have longer cycle life.
The new Citroen electric car will come with a 3.3kW onboard AC charger along with the CCS2 fast charger. It will feature a single electric motor delivering power worth 63kW (86bhp) and 143Nm of torque. The C3 electric is expected to offer a range of 200km – 250km on a single charge. Its arch rival – Tata Tiago EV is available with a 19.2kWh and a 24kWh battery delivering a claimed range of 250km and 315km respectively. Tata’s electric car comes with three charging options – a 50kW DC fast charger, a 7.2kWh AC fast charger and a standard 3.3kW home charger. Read – New Citroen 7-Seater SUV – C3 Aircross Launch, Key Details
Save for a few EV-specific changes, the entire design of the new Citroen e-C3 will be similar to its ICE-powered version. We expect it to be packed with features such as a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity, a digital instrument cluster, tilt adjustable steering, 4 speakers, speed sensitive auto door lock and more.
