The Citroen New C3, a small SUV designed for India and South America, simply bought a totally electrical variant dubbed the eC3. The EV debuted in India retaining the design of its ICE-powered counterpart whereas providing a zero-emission vary of 320 km (199 miles).

From the outside, the one approach to inform aside the eC3 from the New C3 is the dearth of a tailpipe, the charging port on the entrance fender, and the blue “e” badges on the doorways, in line with Citroen’s naming technique for EVs. The remainder of the physique panels are carried over, together with the intakes on the entrance bumper. Equally, the one distinction contained in the cabin is the brand new selector changing the gearknob of the ICE-powered mannequin. The eC3 is offered in Reside and Really feel trims, with the latter getting a ten.2-inch infotainment touchscreen and linked automotive options. Don’t count on any ADAS although as security gear is proscribed to twin airbags.

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The Citroen eC3 comes fitted with a front-mounted electrical motor producing 57 hp (43 kW / 57 PS) and 143 Nm (106 lb-ft) of torque. In response to the automaker, the mannequin can speed up from 0-60 km/h (0-37 mph) in 6.8 seconds, whereas the highest pace is proscribed to 107 km/h (67 mph). The battery pack has a capability of 29.2 kWh, permitting 199 miles (320 km) of vary measured beneath the Indian ARAI cycle. As reported by Autocar India, charging takes place by means of a 3.3 kW onboard AC charger whereas the EV can be able to quicker DC quick charging. The latter takes it from 10-80% in solely 57 minutes, with the identical course of taking 10.5 hours at house.

The aforementioned specs will not be as spectacular as different similarly-sized Stellantis EVs together with the Peugeot E-208 which makes 154 hp (156 PS / 115 kW) and has a 248 miles (400 km) WLTP vary due to the bigger 51 kWh battery. Nevertheless, the Citroen eC3 is concentrated on affordability, which is why the corporate used completely different elements. It’s also on par with native rivals just like the Tata Tiago.ev which debuted just a few months in the past.

The locally-produced Citroen eC3 will probably be out there to order in India from January 22, once we will be taught its pricing. The primary examples of the EV will arrive in Indian dealerships in February. Citroen plans on exporting it to different markets within the close to future, though we doubt that such a mannequin would arrive in Europe which can quickly get a brand new era of the C3 and certain its personal eC3.