In India, the electric vehicle (EV) market has been steadily growing in recent years due to various factors like government incentives, increasing environmental awareness, and improvements in EV technology and infrastructure.
The penetration of EVs among passengers was just 1 per cent in 2022 and increased to 2 per cent in 2023. This growth is expected to continue as more automakers introduce electric vehicle models and charging infrastructure expands across the country, as reported by HT Auto.
Recently, Tata Motors, which has a market share of about 80 per cent in the EV passenger market, launched the all-new Tata Punch EV. Another company that has seen considerable growth in the EV market is Citroen. Last year, the company launched eC3, which has also attracted a lot of customers.
Let’s take a look at the comparison between the Citroen eC3 and Tata Punch EV:
Variants & Dimensions
Tata Punch EV: The Tata Punch EV, a five-seat variant, is positioned in the Indian market’s compact SUV category. It comes in 20 electric variants with an automatic transmission. The Punch EV has dimensions of 3,857 mm in length, 1,742 mm in width, and 2,445 mm in wheelbase. The electric car comes with a ground clearance of 190 mm.
Citroen eC3: The Citroen eC3, a five-seat vehicle, is part of the Indian market’s hatchback category. It is available in a single electric form and has an automatic transmission. The eC3’s dimensions are 1,733 mm in width, 2,540 mm in length, and 3,981 mm in length.
Powertrain
Tata Punch EV: The Tata Punch EV comes in two variants. The 25-kWh battery comes with a mid-range version with an MIDC range of 314 km. The second version has a bigger 35-kWh unit with an MIDC range of 421 km on a single charge. The regular model is driven by a 60 kW permanent magnet synchronous AC motor with 114 Nm of torque, while the long-range variation has a more powerful 90 kW motor with 190 Nm of torque.
Citroen eC3: The Citroen eC3 comes with only one powertrain option. The electric motor located on the front axle of the eC3 produces a maximum torque of 143 Nm and 57 bhp. The EV has a 29.2 kWh battery pack and a 320 km ARAI-certified range.
Features
Tata Punch EV: In terms of features, Tata Punch EV has a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, a 10.23-inch virtual cockpit, ventilated front seats, an electric sunroof, and a 360-degree camera.
Citroen eC3: The electric Citroen comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen entertainment system that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as 35 linked features.
Price
Tata Punch EV: The electric vehicle starts at Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom), and the top end goes up to Rs 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
Citroen eC3: The eC3 starts at Rs 11.61 lakh (ex-showroom), while the top model is priced at Rs 13.50 (ex-showroom).
Global NCAP Rating
Tata Punch EV: 5-star rating
Citroen eC3: 0-star rating
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