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 vs Tata Punch EV comparison
- VS
- Tata Punch EV
- Smart (Electric) 9.99 Lakh*
- Smart Plus (Electric) 10.99 Lakh*
- Adventure (Electric) 11.69 Lakh*
- Adventure S (Electric) 11.99 Lakh*
- Empowered (Electric) 12.49 Lakh*
- Adventure LR (Electric) 12.69 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus (Electric) 12.69 Lakh*
- Empowered S (Electric) 12.69 Lakh*
- Adventure S LR (Electric) 12.99 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus S (Electric) 12.99 Lakh*
- Adventure LR AC FC (Electric) 13.19 Lakh*
- Empowered LR (Electric) 13.29 Lakh*
- Adventure S LR AC FC (Electric) 13.49 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus LR (Electric) 13.49 Lakh*
- Empowered S LR (Electric) 13.49 Lakh*
- Empowered LR AC FC (Electric) 13.79 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus S LR (Electric) 13.79 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus LR AC FC (Electric) 13.99 Lakh*
- Empowered S LR AC FC (Electric) 13.99 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus S LR AC FC (Electric) 14.29 Lakh*
Rs14.29 Lakh
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.14,07,148* | Rs.16,16,357* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.26,777/month | Rs.31,166/month |
| Insurance | Rs.52,435 | Rs.65,137 |
| User Rating | Based on 86 Reviews | Based on 112 Reviews |
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| Running Cost Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge.✕ | ₹ 257/km | ₹ 0.83/km |
Engine & Transmission
| Fast Charging Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output.✕ | - | 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) |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations.✕ | ZEV | ZEV |
| Top Speed (kmph) | 107 | - |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling.✕ | MacPherson suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability.✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease.✕ | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car.✕ | Tilt | - |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕ | 3981 | 3857 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors✕ | 1733 | 1742 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces✕ | 1604 | 1633 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads.✕ | - | 190 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience.✕ | - | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles.✕ | - | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | No |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | No |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | - | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colors | Platinum Grey Steel Grey With Cosmo Blue Platinum Grey With Polar White Steel Grey With Platinum Grey Polar White With Cosmo Blue +5 MoreeC3 Colors | Seaweed Dual Tone Pristine White Dual Tone Empowered Oxide Dual Tone Fearless Red Dual Tone Daytona Grey With Black Roof Punch EV Colors |
| Body Type | HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Headlamp Washers Water jets that clean the headlights. Beneficial when driving in the rain, or in muddy conditions.✕ | - | No |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally.✕ | Yes | - |
| No. of Airbags | 2 | 6 |
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Advance Internet
| E-Call & I-Call | No | No |
| Google / Alexa Connectivity | - | Yes |
| Over Speeding Alert | Yes | - |
| Smartwatch App | - | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Easy to drive for first-time car buyers
- Spacious and practical cabin
- Best driving range in its segment
- 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)
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Tata Punch EV
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3
- Rear seat space is strictly average.
- Asking price seems steep as per the size of the vehicle
- Tech package glitches time to time
Citroen eC3
Tata Punch EV
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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.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi