Citroen eC3: Citroen will soon introduce its first electric vehicle based on the C3 after recognising a market opportunity in India’s entry-level EV segment. Citroen may benefit from the fact that mainstream manufacturers like Maruti, Hyundai, and Mahindra have not yet entered this market. The freshly released Tata Tiago EV will be the sole real opponent. The company’s smart car programme, known as the C-cubed programme, will introduce the Citroen C3 electric automobile. In accordance with this strategy, Citroen will introduce a number of compact automobiles at a competitive price. These vehicles will all be built on Citroen’s CMP chassis. Citroen automobiles built in India will also pursue overseas markets.
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Citroen eC3 teaser video
Given that Citroen wants to make the C3 Electric available at a competitive price, its range may be comparable to that of the Tiago EV. According to reports, the C3 will have a little longer range to better performance versus the Tiago EV. The first offer price for the C3 and Tiago electric vehicles is anticipated to be between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 12 lakh. The upcoming Citroen electric, code-named C3, has now been teased via a video.
Also, Many items on the equipment list will be taken from the C3 fueled by petrol. A 26 cm touchscreen infotainment system, C-Buddy communication technology, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and voice commands with Siri and Google Assistant are just a few of the important features. Also, Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, engine immobiliser, high-speed alert system, and speed-sensitive auto door lock are all included in the safety package.
Citroen has partnered with JIO-BP for the charging network. As a result, major Citroen dealerships across India will have access to EV rapid charging powered by Jio-BP pulse. DC fast chargers will be phased in by Jio-BP across the nation’s major Citroen dealership network and workshops. To encourage further consumer acceptance of EVs, these chargers will also be accessible to all EV car owners. The My Citron Connect app provides access to the network for charging infrastructure.
Citroens Electric vehicled roadmap
After C3 Electric, Citroen intends to introduce numerous additional products in India. It will consist of larger automobiles like MPVs and CUVs. Citroen automobiles are now being produced in their plant in Thiruvallur, which is close to Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Citroen may consider investing in capacity expansion or even starting up new manufacturing facilities depending on demand. Citroen will concentrate on obtaining a high level of localisation for its electric vehicles. The battery packs will be the only significant component that is imported. The company now believes that finding batteries locally may not be feasible.
Additionally, Citroen may think about switching to locally made battery packs as the market develops. Citroen is optimistic about the Indian EV industry and projects that by 2025, EVs would account for between 5 and 10% of total new car sales. According to the company’s projections, EV penetration might reach 25% by 2030.
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