Citroen eC3 vs Tata Nexon EV

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Tata Nexon EV? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen eC3 price starts at Rs 12.90 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Tata Nexon EV price starts at Rs 12.49 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

eC3 Vs Nexon EV

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Tata Nexon EV
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.18,46,950^*
Range (km)	320	489
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	45
Charging Time	57min	60kW - 10 to 100% - 40 mins

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Tata Nexon EV
Rs17.49 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Tata Nexon EV
Empowered Plus A 45 Red Dark
17.49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	Empowered Plus A 45 Red Dark
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.18,46,950^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.27,573/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.35,148/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.73,460
User Rating	4.2 Based on 87 Reviews	4.5 Based on 225 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	₹0.92/km

Basic Information

Shine DT

Empowered Plus A 45 Red Dark

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.18,46,950^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.27,573/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.35,148/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.73,460

User Rating

4.2

Based on 87 Reviews

4.5

Based on 225 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

₹0.92/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes
Charging Time	-	60kW - 10 to 100% - 40 mins
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	45
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	142bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	215Nm
Range (km)	320 km	489 km
Range - Tested	257Km	-
Battery Warranty	-	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	-	7.2kW - 10 to 100% - 6 hrs 36 mins
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	60kW - 10 to 100% - 40 mins
Regenerative Braking	-	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	4
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charger Type	3.3	7.2 kW AC Wall Box
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	10 to 100% - 17 hrs 36 mins
Charging Options	-	3.3 kW AC Wall Box, 7.2 kW AC Wall Box, 60kW DC Fast Charger, 15A plug point
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

60kW - 10 to 100% - 40 mins

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	107	-

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

107

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.3
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.9 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.74	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	28.02	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3995
Width (mm)	1733	1802
Height (mm)	1604	1625
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	190
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2498
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	350
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Parcel Shelf	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	2	3
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Vechicle to Vehicle Charging	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco-City-Sport
Vehicle to Load Charging	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	-	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	-	Rear parcel tray
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

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Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo BluePolar WhiteSteel GreySteel Grey With Polar WhiteCosmo Blue+6 MoreeC3 Colours	Pristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneOcean Blue DTDaytona Grey With Black RoofIntensi Teal With Dual ToneNexon EV Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Platinum Grey+6 MoreeC3 Colours

Pristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneOcean Blue DTDaytona Grey With Black RoofIntensi Teal With Dual ToneNexon EV Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	1	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Traffic Sign Recognition

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	iRA.ev
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Advance Internet

Inbuilt Assistant

Navigation With Live Traffic

E-Call & I-Call

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	12.29
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	MYCITROËN CONNECT APP WITH 35 SMART FEATURES, Bluetooth Connectivity Mirror Screen (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay ), Wireless Smartphone Connectivity	WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO APPLE CARPLAY
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	4
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen eC3
- Easy to drive: Does not require a learning curve for first-time EV buyers
- Spacious and practical cabin: Good space for four 6-footers and plenty storage options
- Good range: Enough for city driving and some small trips
Tata Nexon EV
- Loaded with features: larger 12.3” touchscreen, digital driver’s display, vehicle-to-load charging
- Smooth drive experience: feels new EV buyer friendly
- Multiple battery pack options: 30kWh and 40.5kWh

Citroen eC3
- Limited performance: Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Misses features: Does not get auto AC and push button start
- Hefty price: Huge premium over the standard C3
Tata Nexon EV
- Cabin ergonomics: Cramped footwell, lack of storage spaces and cupholders in the glovebox hamper everyday usability
- Rear seat experience: Underthigh support is compromised in Long Range variant

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