Citroen eC3

Citroen eC3 Latest Updates 

1. 12 Apr 2024: Citroen begins export of the Made-In-India e-C3 with an initial dispatch of 500 units to Indonesia.
2. 06 Apr 2024: The Blu Edition of the CitroeneC3 has been launched in India with a few cosmetic and feature upgrades.
3. 21 March 2024: The latest crash test results from GNAP revealed that Citroen eC3 gets a zero-star safety rating which is a big setback for it.  
4. 19 March 2024: The French carmaker Citroen ties up with Blusmart to include 4000 units of eC3 EV in Blusmart’s fleet.

Citroen eC3 Engine and Other Specifications

This front-wheel drive car is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor and 29.2 kWh high energy density lithium-ion battery pack to develop a maximum power of 56bhp and torque of 143 Nm. These power figures help this Citroen electric car to achieve a 0-60 km/h sprint within 6-8 seconds and a top speed of 107 km/h, as stated by the car maker. The MIDC-cycle certified driving range of the vehicle has been claimed to be 320 km and its minimum turning radius is 4.98 metres.

This Citroen electric SUV has been provided with a single-speed automatic transmission system with an E-Toggle that helps in switching the drive modes – Eco and Standard – to customize the driving experience. Further, it gets a flying carpet effect to provide advanced comfort through its new-generation suspension system consisting of a MacPherson strut with coil spring in the front and a rear twist beam with coil spring in the rear. Further, this Citroen car has 15-inch steel rim wheels with tyres of 195 / 65 R15 size, and front disc and rear drum brakes.

Dimensionally, this five-seater car has a length of 3981mm, a width of 1733mm, and a height of 1586mm, along with a 2540mm wheelbase. The kerb weight of the vehicle is 1302 kg and it possesses a boot space of 315 litres.

Talking about battery charging, it can be charged in 10:30 hours with a 15amp plug-in charger at home or the office. The fast charging option is also there which provides the feasibility to charge the 0-80% battery nearly in an hour, with the DC fast charger.

Citroen eC3 Exterior

The Citroen eC3 gets an elevated stance accompanied by a silver-painted or chrome chevron brand emblem in the front panel, a matte black front grille, halogen headlamps, signature daytime running lights, and a front fog lamp with black painted surrounds. Besides these, it exhibits turn indicators on the fenders, body side sill panels, ‘Tessera’ full wheel covers, wheel arch cladding, sash tape on the A and B pillars, body-coloured outer door handles, high gloss black outer rear view mirrors, glossy black roof rails on the dual-tone roof, and body-coloured front and rear bumpers.

Citroen eC3 Interior

This Citroen SUV boasts a good cabin space along with ample headroom, a power-assisted steering wheel with audio and phone controls, and an anodized grey or anodized orange instrument panel consisting of a trip meter, remaining battery (%) display, remaining driving range display, drive mode indicator, battery regeneration indicator, and door ajar warning. Furthermore, the black Citroen eC3 interior includes fabric seat upholstery with driver seat manual height adjustability and integrated headrest in the front and rear seats, a co-driver side sun visor with vanity mirror, manual tropicalized air conditioner with satin chrome-accented AC knobs, 12V power socket, and smartphone storage in rear console. Moreover, it possesses a 10.25-inch Citroen connect-touch screen with smartphone mirroring supported by Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity features.

Citroen eC3 Safety Features

The safety features of this car include airbags for the front seat occupants, seatbelt reminders for the front seat occupants, an antilock braking system, an electronic brake force distribution system, reverse parking sensors, a high-speed alert system, speed sensing auto door lock, and rear door manual child lock, among other features on offer.

Citroen eC3 Price and Variants

The Citroen eC3 price is quite similar to the prices of other entry-level electric cars available in India, like Tata Tiago EV and Mahindra E Verito. The most recent prices of the ‘eC3’ can be checked in the price section above.

Speaking of the variants and colours, it is sold in four variants – Live, Feel, Feel Vibe Pack, and Feel Vibe Pack Dual Tone – with slightly different features and colour options, as a few of the afore-discussed features may not be included in each variant. Further, it is sold in a total of thirteen colour options.

In terms of after-sales, the Citroen eC3 comes with a battery warranty of 07 years or 140000 km, a motor warranty of 05 years or 100000 km, and a vehicle warranty of 3 years or 125000 km. The terms of the warranty can be checked with the dealer at the time of purchase.