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 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Tata Punch EV price starts at Rs 9.99 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.16,16,357^*
Range (km)	320	421
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	35
Charging Time	57min	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Tata Punch EV
Rs14.29 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
12.76 - 13.41 Lakh^*
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Tata Punch EV
Empowered Plus S LR AC FC
9.99 - 14.29 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	Empowered Plus S LR AC FC
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.16,16,357^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.31,166/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.65,137
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.3 Based on 109 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 257/km	₹ 0.83/km

Basic Information

Shine DT

Empowered Plus S LR AC FC

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.16,16,357^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.31,166/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.65,137

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.3

Based on 109 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 257/km

₹ 0.83/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	-	Yes
Charging Time	-	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	35
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	120.69bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	190Nm
Range (km)	320 km	421 km
Range - Tested	257Km	-
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	-	5H 7.2 kW (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)
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	7.2 kW AC Fast Charger
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	13.5H (10% to 100%)
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	-	5H (10% to 100%)
Charging Options	-	3.3 kW AC Charger Box \| 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger \| DC Fast Charger
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	-	56 Min (10% to 80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)

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	4.9
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	9.5 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/60R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Low rolling resistance
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	3857
Width (mm)	1733	1742
Height (mm)	1604	1633
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	190
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
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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
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	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
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3s),Parcel Shelf, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror,Rear Defroster,Tripmeter,Battery State Of Charge (%),Drivable Range (km),Eco/Power Drive Mode Indicator,Battery Regeneration Indicator,Front Roof Lamp	Customizable Single Pedal Drive, Portable Charging Cable, ZConnect, Paddle Shifter to Control Regen Modes, Front Armrest, Air Purifier With AQI Display, Smart Charging Indicator, Arcade.ev App Suite, Navigation in Cockpit (Driver View Maps)
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	3
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
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
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	-	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Additional Features	Interior Environment - Single Tone Black,Seat Upholstry - Fabric (Bloster/Insert)(RUBIC/HEXALIGHT),Front & Rear Integrated Headrest,AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents,Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome,Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Grey / Anodized Orange),Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Steering wheel, High Gloss Black - AC Vents surround (Side), eToggle surround,Driver Seat - Manual Height Adjustable	Smart Digital DRLs & Steering Wheel, Phygital Control panel, Auto Diing IRVM, Leatherette Wrapped Steering wheel, Mood Lights, Jeweled Control knob
Digital Cluster	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colors	Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreySteel Grey With Polar WhiteCosmo Blue With Polar White+5 MoreeC3 Colors	Seaweed Dual TonePristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneFearless Red Dual ToneDaytona Grey With Black RoofPunch EV Colors
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	No
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
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
Additional Features	Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Chrome),Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers,Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, TESSERA Full Wheel Cover,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Sash Tape - C Pillar,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Outside Door Mirrors(High Gloss Black),Wheel Arch Cladding,Signature LED Day Time Running Lights,Dual Tone Roof,Front Skid Plate ,Rear Skid Plate,Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent ,Optional VIBE PACK (Body Side Door Molding & Painted Insert, Painted ORVM Cover , Painted Front Fog lamp surround, Painted Rear Reflector Surround, Front Fog Lamp), Optional (Polar White/ Zesty Orange/ Platinum Grey/Cosmo Blue)	Low Rolling Resistance Tires, Sequential Front Side Indicators, Diamond Cut Alloys
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	-	No
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/60R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Low rolling resistance
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colors

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo Blue+5 MoreeC3 Colors

Seaweed Dual TonePristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneFearless Red Dual ToneDaytona Grey With Black RoofPunch EV Colors

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Headlamp Washers

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	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	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
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)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

No. of Airbags

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	No
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Over Speeding Alert

Smartwatch App

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.23	10.25
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	Citroën Connect Touchscreen,Mirror Screen,Wireless Smartphone Connectivity,MyCitroën Connect, C - BUDDY' Personal Assistant Application,Smartphone Storage - Rear Console, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel,USB Port - Front 1 + Rear 2 Fast Charger	HD Infotainment by HARMAN, Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay, Multiple Voice Assistants(Hay Tata, Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen eC3
- Easy to drive for first-time car buyers
- Spacious and practical cabin
- Best driving range in its segment
Tata Punch EV
- Two battery pack options: 25 kWh/35 kWh with real world range of ~200/300 km respectively.
- Feature loaded: twin 10.25” screens, sunroof, ventilated seats, 360° camera
- Fun-to-drive: 0-100 kmph in just 9.5 seconds (long range model)

Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
Tata Punch EV
- Rear seat space is strictly average.
- Asking price seems steep as per the size of the vehicle
- Tech package glitches time to time

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Tata Punch EV?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹ 12.76 Lakh & Tata Punch EV price starts at ₹ 9.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Punch EV is cheaper between these two cars.

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