The recently launched Citroen eC3 electric hatchback is a direct competitor to the Tata Tiago EV. Here we present to you the main features and specifications of both the cars, hoping to help you in choosing the better option.
India is a price-sensitive market and this plays a huge role in the customer’s buying decision. Tata Motors has priced the Tiago EV aggressively and prices start at Rs 8.69 lakh. The Citroen eC3 prices start from Rs 11.50 lakh.
The Tiago EV comes in 2 battery options: 19.2 kWh and the long-range 24 kWh. The Citroen eC3 comes with only one battery option of 29.2 kWh. As far as the range is concerned, the 19.2 kWh Tiago can do 250 km and the 24 kWh variant can do 315 km. The long range variant of the Tiago EV is Rs 1.50 lakh costlier than the regular variant. The 29.2 kWh eC3 has a claimed range of 320 km. The eC3 comes with a battery warranty of 7 years and Tiago EV with 8 years.
The Tiago EV battery can charge from 10-80% in 58 minutes with a fast charger. Despite having a larger battery pack, the Citroen eC3 can match the Tiago EV with a 10-80% charging time of 57 minutes. Customers can find Tata Power fast chargers at Tata Motors showrooms. Citroen India has a pact with Jio-BP for deploying fast chargers at its showrooms.
The eC3 can accelerate from 0-60 km/hr in 6.8 seconds. The Tiago EV can do 0-60 km/hr in 5.7 seconds.
When it comes to size, Citroen’s eC3 is larger than the Tata Tiago EV. The tagline of the Citroen eC3 is ‘The agility of a hatchback. The attitude of an SUV’. The eC3 boot space is 315 L, the Tiago EV’s is 240 L.
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The eC3 sports a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen developed in-house by Citroen. The Tiago EV has a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen by Harman Kardon.
The Tiago EV comes in 5 colours. The Citroen eC3 comes in 13 colour combinations (4 colours and 9 dual tone colour options).
Conclusion:
With an aggressive price tag, the Tata Tiago EV is a lot more affordable than the Citroen eC3. Apart from the price factor, the Tiago EV offers 2 battery options, an extra year’s warranty on the battery and better acceleration. But the eC3 is much more stylish, much bigger and has a better range. Depending on your requirements, your budget and your taste, go for the electric hatchback of your choice. Car experts have given a thumbs up to both these vehicles.
