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Citroen eC3

2023AUTOMATICEV

4★ NCAP
km/kWh
mm
ColorsPlatinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo Blue
On-Road Price
₹13.19 L
Estimated in New Delhi

Lifecycle Highlights

5-Year Retained Value39.7%
5-Year Maintenance252.0k
Reported Issues0 Known
Key Tech
10.25" TouchscreenApple CarPlayAndroid AutoWireless Charging

Dimensions & Practical

L × W × H3981 × 1733 × 1604 mm
Wheelbase2540 mm
Ground Clearance mm
Boot Space315 L
Seating5 seats
Drive TypeFWD

Performance & Tech

Power56.22bhp
Torque143Nm
Top Speed107 km/h
Key Safety
6 AirbagsElectronic Stability ControlHill Hold AssistRear CameraTPMS
Key Tech
10.25" TouchscreenApple CarPlayAndroid AutoWireless ChargingConnected Car Tech

Ride & Handling

Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut suspension
Rear SuspensionRear twist beam
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum
SteeringElectric
Kerb Weight1329 kg
Turning Radius4.98 m

Deep Dive Intelligence

1. Variant Intelligence

All Variants (6)

13.2L — ₹14.6L ex-showroom · ₹1.4L spread

Variant Ladder

Ex-Showroom
RTO
Insurance
Others
13.2L — ₹14.6L on-road in New Delhi (6 variants)
Live
13.2L
petrol/MT
e-C3 X Live
13.2L
petrol/MT
Live (O)
13.6L
petrol/MT
e-C3 X Live (O)
13.6L
petrol/MT
Shine
14.6L
petrol/MT
e-C3 X Shine
14.6L
petrol/MT

Which Variant is Right for You?

Budget Pick
Live
12.0L
Lowest entry, essential features
Dual Front AirbagsABS with EBDBluetooth AudioUSB Charging
Best Value
Live
12.0L
Optimal feature-to-price ratio
Dual Front AirbagsABS with EBDBluetooth AudioUSB Charging
Feature King
e-C3 X Shine
13.3L
Everything the model offers
Front SuspensionRear SuspensionRadioBluetooth Connectivity

Compare Variants Side-by-Side

Select 2-3 variants to compare features, specs, and pricing.

FeatureLive
12.0L
e-C3 X Live
12.0L
TierBaseBase
FuelPetrolPetrol
TransmissionMANUALMANUAL
Power56.22 bhp56.22bhp
Torque143 Nm143Nm
Mileage-19.3 km/l
VFM Score--
Resale Adj.0%0%
Safety Features (20)
Dual Front Airbags
ABS with EBD
Rear Parking Sensors
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Steering Type
Turning Radius
Front Brake Type
Rear Brake Type
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Central Locking
Child Safety Locks
No. of Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Side Airbag
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Engine Immobilizer
Rear Camera
Comfort Features (16)
Manual AC
Power Windows (Front)
Tilt Steering
Day/Night IRVM
Power Steering
Air Conditioner
Heater
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Accessory Power Outlet
Parking Sensors
Foldable Rear Seat
KeyLess Entry
USB Charger
Drive Modes
Drive Mode Types
Power Windows
Tech Features (10)
Bluetooth Audio
USB Charging
Digital Instrument Cluster
Radio
Bluetooth Connectivity
Touchscreen
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Usb Ports
Speakers
Convenience Features (2)
Remote Central Locking
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps

What You Get By Upgrading

Citroen eC3 Livee-C3 X Live+₹0.0L more
+ Front Suspension+ Rear Suspension+ Steering Type+ Turning Radius+ Front Brake Type+ Rear Brake Type+ Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)+ Central Locking+ Child Safety Locks+ No. of Airbags+ Driver Airbag+ Passenger Airbag+ Side Airbag+ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)+ Engine Immobilizer+ Rear Camera+ Power Steering+ Air Conditioner+ Heater+ Height Adjustable Driver Seat+ Accessory Power Outlet+ Parking Sensors+ Foldable Rear Seat+ KeyLess Entry+ USB Charger+ Drive Modes+ Drive Mode Types+ Power Windows+ Radio+ Bluetooth Connectivity+ Touchscreen+ Android Auto+ Apple CarPlay+ Usb Ports+ Speakers

Variant Resale Impact

💡 Tip: If resale value matters, consider the variant — it retains the most value over time.

2. Reliability & Risks

Known Failure Points

No major reliability issues reported.

3. Resale & Depreciation

Depreciation Curve with Confidence Bands

Liquidity Score
62/100
Avg Days to Sell
44days
Market Demand
stable

What Affects This Car's Resale Value

Color Choice+0.0%

Neutral colors add value

Fuel Type Impact-0.0%

Metro restrictions may affect demand

Per Additional Owner-5.1%

Each owner after the first reduces value

Authorized Service History+3.0%

Complete service records boost value

Emission Norm (BS4 vs BS6)-3.3%

BS4 faces increasing restrictions

What's My Car Worth?

1 yr5 yr10 yr
Estimated Value after 5 yrs
5.3L
(40% retained)
Range: ₹4.1L – ₹6.6L

4. Ownership Timeline

Timeline data not available.

5. Ownership Costs

Year-by-Year Ownership Costs

YearServiceInsuranceFuel/10k kmTiresConsumablesRepair RiskTotal
Year 14,50040,98415,00001,7503%62,234
Year 27,00027,55215,00001,7505%51,302
Year 35,50021,69715,00001,7508%43,947
Year 48,50017,22015,00015,0001,75013%57,470
Year 56,50013,77615,00001,75018%37,026
Year 67,00011,36515,00001,75022%35,115
Year 78,00010,10215,00001,75028%34,852
Year 810,0008,03615,00015,0001,75033%49,786
Year 97,5006,88815,00001,75038%31,138
Year 109,0005,74015,00001,75042%31,490
Total434,360

6. Driving & Comfort

Driving & Comfort Assessment

Performance Score6.5/10
Comfort Score7.3/10

City Driving

Instant torque delivery makes city driving effortless with zero lag. Turning radius of 5.2m is reasonable for urban maneuvers. Good ground clearance for everyday Indian road conditions.

Highway Performance

At 56 bhp, the engine feels strained during high-speed overtakes on highways. Linear power delivery and regenerative braking make highway driving smooth and efficient.

Ride & Comfort

Torsion beam rear suspension handles most road imperfections adequately. Cabin noise is well-controlled at city speeds; some wind noise creeps in on highways.

7. Community Sentiment

85%positive
20 opinions
9 topics
Owners Praise
💰Value for Money10
📦Space & Practicality6
⚠️Reliability & Issues4
🛡️Safety4
Owners Worry About
Issue-hate1
📈Resale Value1
cardekhoowner-forum

Community verdict for Citroen eC3: Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. Owners frequently praise value for money, but express concern about issue-hate.

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Recent Owner Reviews

20 reviews
14 Jun 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Embrace Electric Luxury: The Citroen eC3 is a true game-changer in the universe of electric vehicles. With its sleek design and luxurious features, it offers a unique and upscale driving experience. The roomy interiors provide ample comfort for both the driver and passengers. The Citroen eC3's efficient electric engine offers excellent acceleration and a smooth, quiet ride. Its impressive range ensures stress-free long drives, while the quick charging capacity makes recharging a breeze. With zero emissions and low operating costs, the Citroen eC3 isn't just environmentally friendly but also a brilliant choice for the future of mobility."

💰Value for Money
16 May 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Citron EC3 Electric Innovation In Motion: As a proud owner of a Citroen eC3, I can't get enough of its wonderful balance of environmental consciousness and aerodynamic driving . Her youthful, Stylish look captured my attention. I asked upon seeing his satisfying and modern device. Well authorized to prioritize technology and sustainability the smart outdoor machine flawlessly represents my views as an environmentalist. The 4 wheeler's exhilarating range of 355 kilometers doesn't exclude the range company, and guarantees smooth exploration in the city and beyond without problems of charging and induction"

⚠️Reliability & Issues
12 Apr 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"The Best Option To Buy An Ev: This car is the best option to buy as a ev, i am realy impressed from this car it is the best car I ever used, its maintenance is also not that much costly, it is a bugget friendy car and I have not faced any problem from this car ever I am thinking to buy one more I love it, it's the best car ever it's designs to cool and futuristic"

💰Value for Money⚠️Reliability & Issues
7 Apr 2026
via owner-forum
NEGATIVE

"eC3: Road noise insulation is poor. Highway driving is tiring due to constant noise intrusion."

21 Mar 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Excellent Spacing: Advanced comfort and silent driving experience come with Citroen eC3 and is an electric hatchback with a unique design that makes crowd on the road. It gives a great amount of space and a comfortable ride and also gives luggage space. Its claimed range is around 320 km per charge and is a budget-friendly electric hatchback but there are lack of some features. It allows successive DC fast charging and gives good boot space but has a limited top speed of around 107 mph. It provides basic safety features and comes with dual airbags and ABS and EBD as standard."

🛡️Safety💰Value for Money📦Space & Practicality
19 Mar 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Affordable Electric Car Citroen EC3: Citroen eC3 is a 5 5-seater new SUV car with an electric edition. Electric car's interior design is also very cool compared to others. I want to buy this car on some days, So Yesterday I and my father went to the showroom for a test drive. It was very amazing and Satisfying. The price of the Citroen eC3 is around 11 to 12 lakhs. This price is very reasonable according to the features and specifications provided by the company. The riding range of cars is 320 km per charge. The Company provides powerful motors in this Amazing electric car."

💰Value for Money
8 Mar 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"The Budget Range Car With A Lower Top Speed: Citroen eC3 is a budget friendly car which comes in a price range of 11 13 lakhs and provides all the necessary features along with some decent driving range and less charging time. I have expereinced that this car can go to a range of 320 km no more no less, with a top speed of 107 kmph which might seem less to some people but in this price range i think it is sufficient."

💰Value for Money
15 Feb 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Good Driving Range: It provides lots of room, a comfortable ride, and room for luggage and is an inexpensive electric hatchback with a stated range of about 320 km per charge, however, certain amenities are missing. With its distinctive style that draws attention to itself on the road the Citroen eC3 is an electric hatchback that offers advanced comfort and a silent driving experience. It has two airbags, ABS, and EBD as standard, and other basic safety equipment and comes with DC fast charging but has a restricted top speed of about 107 kmph and offers significant boot room."

🛡️Safety💰Value for Money📦Space & Practicality
1 Feb 2026
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Compact, Economical And Fun: The Citroen eC3 is an excellent eclectic hatch for city driving. It is compact, easy to manoeuvre and decent driving range of 200 km for daily commute. The cabin is simple but comfortable and the decent tech, smartphone connectivity and touchscreen music system. I love the eC3 because of how smooth and quiet the ride is and without burning a hole in my pocket for petrol. It is an affordable and economical choice."

💰Value for Money
29 Jan 2026
via owner-forum
NEGATIVE

"eC3: Resale value is uncertain due to limited market presence and awareness."

📈Resale Value
14 Dec 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Electric Car That Is Both Smart And Class Conscious.: Citroen eC3 is a very good electric car. Its engine in particular is quiet and offers a rather even ride. On the inside, it is more contemporary and quite suitable with wonderful technology concordances. It?s small in size, which will be particularly useful when driving within the city and the car wins you space in a parking lot. Interior comforts are not bad at all, especially in terms of safety with multiple air bags and advanced features. Citroën eC3 is really great, making me very happy with it. Thus, if you possibly can find it, it?s the best choice when looking for an efficient and environmentally friendly car."

🛡️Safety📦Space & Practicality
10 Dec 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Compact Electric Car: The Citroen eC3 is a fun and practical EV for city driving. Its compact size, good range and comfortable interiors make it a great urban companion. While it lacks some advanced features, its affordability and practicality make it an attractive option for first-time EV buyers."

9 Dec 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"The Affordable Electric Citroen EC3: I recently got the new Citroen eC3. Coming to its range, I can zip around town for up to 300 km on a single charge, which is plenty for my daily rides. This car definitely turns heads. The design with the split headlights is literally a perfect choice. The inside is roomy for a small car. The seats are comfy, and there is enough space for me. It is not a racing car, but it has enough performance for city driving."

📦Space & Practicality
25 Nov 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Compact EV: Citroen eC3 is a compact small EV, perfect for my daily commute of about 30 km. I charge the car in 5 days usually, with real world driving range being around 220+ km. The suspension is fantastic, overcoming potholes and rough roads with ease. And it has ample of boot space unlike other evs. But it does lack on automatic climate control and rear wiper & defogger."

⚙️Gearbox & Transmission📦Space & Practicality
24 Nov 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Value For Maney: Good to drive but some features still need to be added satisfied with overall experience the extra prot earlies which used to come in petrol varient must be removed to improve overall lock of car from outside"

20 Nov 2025
via owner-forum
NEGATIVE

"eC3: Feature-to-price ratio doesn't match what competitors offer in the same segment."

💰Value for Money
13 Nov 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Overall Experience Is Good But Mileage And Comfort: Overall experience is good but the issue is in long distance travelling I recently travelled nearly 1800km but mileage per charge is below 200km I'm using this car as family car since 1 year but mileage as compared to other cars is very low as the price is in same range, literally charging, and finding charging station is the big task travelling long distance in this car, Also seats are not comfortable no adjustable neck support, also features are very minimum, like Just android auto, by the way good but for city travel"

Mileage / Fuel Efficiency💰Value for Money⚠️Reliability & Issues
12 Nov 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Citroen EC3 Is The Best EV Available In The Market: As an environmentally conscious family, we selected the Citroen eC3, among all the EV options available in the market with its electric drivetrain, as a conscious choice for our environmentally conscious family, which we bought in Bangalore. Ideal for city driving and short trips, like our recent visit to Nandi Hills, it seats 5 but is best for 4 adults in terms of comfort. The initial cost of around Rs 11 lakh is justified by savings on fuel. The drawback is the range, which limits spontaneity for longer trips."

💰Value for Money
30 Oct 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Great EV For City Driving: The Citroen eC3 is a great car in this price range. Since i drive only about 20kms a day and under 80 kmph, it is an ideal choice for me. I found the driving experience better than the Nexon and suspension are beyond excellent. The buying experience was great and the having a service station nearby solves the problem of less service stations across india."

💰Value for Money⚠️Reliability & Issues
27 Oct 2025
via cardekho
POSITIVE

"Electric Elegance, Green Urban Prowess: The Citroën eC3 heralds a new period in civic mobility, seamlessly blending distinctive design with eco-friendly invention. The electric variant of the popular C3, the eC3's surface retains its sportful charm with the addition of an electric twist. With a compact footmark, it painlessly pushes through megacity thoroughfares, while the interior surprises with spaciousness and ultramodern features. The silent electric motor ensures a serene and emigration-free drive, contributing to a cleaner civic terrain. Equipped with advanced safety features and connectivity options, the eC3 exemplifies Citroën's commitment to a sustainable and swish driving future, offering worldlings an enthusiastic and environmentally conscious choice in the world of electric vehicles."

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