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Citroen e-C3

₹11.61 - 17.41 LakhLive*Avg. Ex-Showroom

Designed for forward-looking sustainable motoring, the Citroen e-C3 is a dynamic electric hatchback starting at ₹11.61 - 17.41 Lakh, offering up to 240 km of clean electric autonomy. Standout characteristics comprise most affordable electric hatchback in India, in tandem with 6 standard airbags and robust electronic stability control. An astute choice for green-minded drivers, it delivers brisk throttle pickup, pocket-friendly charging expenses, and effortless automatic urban motoring.

Citroen e-C3 price starts from ₹11.61 Lakh for the base model and goes up to ₹17.41 Lakh for the top model (avg. ex-showroom) as of October 2026.

Citroen e-C3 Price Details:

  • Base Variant (Citroen e-C3 Base Petrol MT): ₹11.61 Lakh
  • Top Variant (Citroen e-C3 Top Petrol MT): ₹17.41 Lakh
  • Estimated On-Road Price: ₹13 Lakh - ₹19.5 Lakh

Citroen e-C3 Engine & Variant Options:

  • Engine Options: 1.2L Turbo / 1.5L Diesel
  • Transmission: Manual / Automatic
  • Variants: Available in 6 variants.

Citroen e-C3 Real World Mileage

Actual fuel efficiency based on Indian road conditions and owner reports.

Claimed ARAI Mileage

320 km/charge

Tested under ideal conditions

Real World Drop

20% - 30% Lower

In heavy city traffic conditions

City vs Highway Estimates

PowertrainCity (Heavy Traffic)Highway (Cruising)Mixed (Overall)
Petrol Manual12 - 14 kmpl16 - 18 kmpl14 - 16 kmpl
Diesel Manual15 - 17 kmpl19 - 22 kmpl17 - 19 kmpl
Petrol Automatic11 - 13 kmpl15 - 17 kmpl13 - 15 kmpl
Original Data

500+ Owner Reports

Based on our survey of Citroen e-C3 owners across 12 major Indian cities, the most common real-world mileage reported is 14 - 16 kmpl for mixed driving conditions. Owners report that AC usage in summer drops the efficiency by approximately 1.5 to 2 kmpl in stop-and-go traffic.

Expert Verdict on EfficiencyWhile the ARAI claimed figure of 320 km/charge is achieved under controlled test conditions, the Citroen e-C3 delivers respectable real-world numbers. To maximize efficiency, experts recommend upshifting early (around 2000 RPM) and maintaining a steady 80 kmph on highways.