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Electric hatchback (budget) · 4W · Launched 2024
₹13-14 Lakh
Ex-showroom India
Range
320 km
Battery
29.2 kWh
Top speed
107 km/h
Charge
10 hr
Power
57 bhp
Seats
5
Citroën's ë-C3 is one of India's cheapest electric hatchbacks. Honest, basic, value-segment.
Best for
Budget-conscious first-time EV buyers in metro cities
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Citroen eC3 Common Problems and How to Resolve Them at Home
Step-by-step fixes for the 3 most-reported faults, with difficulty + cost ratings. Written by ev.care's DIYguru-certified technicians.
Read the full guideImportant: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Citroën India in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Charging cable fit looseness
Reported in earlier models — Citroën India has released fixes for newer batches.
Touchscreen freezing during navigation
Reported in earlier models — Citroën India has released fixes for newer batches.
Driver-side door lock failures
Reported in earlier models — Citroën India has released fixes for newer batches.
ev.care covers all Citroën India EVs — our technicians are DIYguru-certified on Citroën India platforms. We've completed thousands of Citroën India repairs across Delhi (expanding to 30+ cities by 2027).
| Battery capacity | 29.2 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 320 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 10 hours |
| Fast charge | 0-80% in 57 min (DC fast) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
| Top speed | 107 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 57 bhp |
| Torque | — |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
| Kerb weight | — |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
| Boot space | 310 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
Estimated on-road price of Citroën India ë-C3. Actual price may vary by dealer and variant. Includes RTO + insurance + handling.
| City | Ex-showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-road (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹13.00 Lakh | ₹52,000(4%) | ₹45,500 | ₹14.13 Lakh |
Mumbai | ₹13.00 Lakh | ₹1.43 Lakh(11%) | ₹45,500 | ₹15.04 Lakh |
Bengaluru | ₹13.00 Lakh | ₹1.04 Lakh(8%) | ₹45,500 | ₹14.64 Lakh |
Hyderabad | ₹13.00 Lakh | ₹1.17 Lakh(9%) | ₹45,500 | ₹14.78 Lakh |
Chennai | ₹13.00 Lakh | ₹1.04 Lakh(8%) | ₹45,500 | ₹14.64 Lakh |
Pune | ₹13.00 Lakh | ₹1.30 Lakh(10%) | ₹45,500 | ₹14.90 Lakh |
Ahmedabad | ₹13.00 Lakh | ₹78,000(6%) | ₹45,500 | ₹14.38 Lakh |
Kolkata | ₹13.00 Lakh | ₹65,000(5%) | ₹45,500 | ₹14.26 Lakh |
Estimates based on standard RTO rates. EV-specific exemptions may apply in some states. Contact dealer for exact on-road pricing.
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₹13-14 Lakh
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The Citroën India ë-C3 scores 7/10 overall. Best suited for: Budget-conscious first-time EV buyers in metro cities. Key strength: india's cheapest ev. Main consideration: real-world 180-220 km.
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