Citroen eC3 vs Tata Punch EV

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Tata Punch 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 Punch EV price starts at Rs 9.69 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

eC3 Vs Punch EV

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Tata Punch EV
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.13,27,497^*
Range (km)	320	335-350
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	40
Charging Time	57min	26 Min ( 10-80%)

Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Tata Punch EV
Empowered Plus S 40kWh
12.59 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Shine DT	Empowered Plus S 40kWh
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.13,27,497^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.27,573/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.25,262/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.55,907
User Rating	4.2 Based on 88 Reviews	4.7 Based on 26 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	₹1.17/km

Basic Information

Variant

Shine DT

Empowered Plus S 40kWh

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.13,27,497^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.27,573/month

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Rs.25,262/month

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Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.55,907

User Rating

4.2

Based on 88 Reviews

4.7

Based on 26 Reviews

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Running Cost

₹257/km

₹1.17/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes
Charging Time	-	26 Min ( 10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	40
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	127bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	153.8Nm
Range (km)	320 km	335-350 km
Range - Tested	257Km	-
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	-	14.8H-10-100%
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	26 Min ( 20-80%)
Regenerative Braking	-	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	4
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charger Type	3.3	CCS2 (DC)/Type 2 (AC)
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	14.8H (10-100%)
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	-	5.3 H (10-100%)
Charging Options	-	7.2 kW AC \| 3.3 KW AC \| 65 kW DC

Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

26 Min ( 10-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

56.21bhp

127bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

143Nm

153.8Nm

Range (km)

320 km

335-350 km

Range - Tested

257Km

Battery Type

Lithium-Ion

Lithium-ion

Charging Time (A.C)

14.8H-10-100%

Charging Time (D.C)

57min

26 Min ( 20-80%)

Regenerative Braking

Regenerative Braking Levels

Charging Port

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

1-Speed

Single Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Charger Type

3.3

CCS2 (DC)/Type 2 (AC)

Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)

10hrs 30mins

14.8H (10-100%)

Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)

5.3 H (10-100%)

Charging Options

7.2 kW AC | 3.3 KW AC | 65 kW DC

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

Fuel & Performance

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	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	-	Electric
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	9.0 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
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

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3880
Width (mm)	1733	1742
Height (mm)	1604	1622
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	195
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2445
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	-
Grossweight (kg)	1716	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	315	366
No. of Doors	5	5

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
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
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Parcel Shelf more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	3
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco \| City \| Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	-	Yes
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.24
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
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	Oxide Grey MetallicPristine WhitePure GreyFearless YellowBengal RougeSupernova CoperCaramel+2 MorePunch EV Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	-
Chrome Garnish	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	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Powered
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
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	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
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	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	1	5
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	iRA.ev \| Arcade.ev 2.0

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.24
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 more	Wireless Apple CarPlay /Android Auto Connectivity more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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 Punch EV
- Looks better: Subtle changes to the design had made it look more modern and bigger than before.
- More range: Both battery packs are not bigger which offer better real-world range than before
- Keeps you comfortable: The ride quality over speed breakers and potholes is plush and it handles well too
- Value for money: Gets a well-rounded package at a lower price than before. The BaaS pricing also makes it more accessible.

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 Punch EV
- A 4 Seater: There is limited space for 5 passengers in the back and the middle passenger does not get a headrest.
- Needs rear seat convenience: Rear passengers also miss out on rear AC vents and cupholders

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