The eC3 will be available in two trim levels, both of which will be equipped similarly to its ICE predecessor.

Citroen just began accepting reservations for its first EV in India, the eC3, for a nominal fee of Rs 25,000. The eC3 is essentially an electric version of the C3 hatchback, with a 29.2kWh battery pack and an ARAI-certified range of 320km.

It has a 57hp and 143Nm electric motor installed on the front axle. This power allows the high-riding electric hatchback to accelerate from 0 to 60 kph in 6.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 107 kph.

The eC3 is available in two trim levels, similar to the petrol model: Live and Feel. In terms of equipment, the eC3 is nearly identical to the ICE-powered C3. Here is a full comparison of the two variations’ features.

Features in Citroen eC3 Live and feel

In Citroen ec3 live variants , you will get Body coloured bumpers, Connected car tech, Air conditioner, Front power windows, Dual airbags, ABD with EBD etc .

But when you move to upper variant “eC3 FEEL”, you will get additional features like Body coloured door handles, Wheel arch cladding, LED DRLs, 10.2-inch touchscreen, Four-speaker audio system, Steering mounted audio controls, Height adjustable driver’s seat ,Tilt-adjust steering, Door-ajar warning, Speed sensitive auto door lock etc.

Charging time of Citroen eC3

A DC fast charger can charge a battery from 10% to 80% in 57 minutes, but a regular 15amp socket takes 10.5 hours to fully recharge a battery from 10% charge.

Citroen eC3 estimated price and competitors

The Citroen eC3 will be one of the few offerings in the nascent budget-EV category, with a price range of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 12 lakh. Its main competitor would be the Tata Tiago EV, which is priced between Rs 8.49 lakh and Rs 11.79 lakh.