Tata Punch EV vs Citroen eC3

Should you buy Tata Punch EV or Citroen eC3? 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. Tata Punch EV price starts at Rs 9.99 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Citroen eC3 price starts at Rs 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

Punch EV Vs eC3

Key Highlights	Tata Punch EV	Citroen eC3
On Road Price	Rs.15,20,965^*	Rs.14,07,148^*
Range (km)	421	320
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	35	29.2
Charging Time	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)	57min

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Tata Punch EV
Rs14.44 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Tata Punch EV
Empowered Plus S LR AC FC
14.44 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Empowered Plus S LR AC FC	Shine DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.15,20,965^*	Rs.14,07,148^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.28,952/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.62,525	Rs.52,435
User Rating	4.3 Based on 116 Reviews	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 0.83/km	₹ 257/km

Basic Information

Empowered Plus S LR AC FC

Shine DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.15,20,965^*

Rs.14,07,148^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.28,952/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.26,777/month

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Insurance

Rs.62,525

Rs.52,435

User Rating

4.3

Based on 116 Reviews

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 0.83/km

₹ 257/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	Yes	-
Charging Time	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)	-
Battery Capacity (kWh)	35	29.2
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	120.69bhp	56.21bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	190Nm	143Nm
Range (km)	421 km	320 km
Range - Tested	-	257Km
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	5H 7.2 kW (10-100%)	-
Charging Time (D.C)	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)	57min
Regenerative Braking	Yes	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	4	-
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	Single Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Options	3.3 kW AC Charger Box \| 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger \| DC Fast Charger	-
Charger Type	7.2 kW AC Fast Charger	3.3
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	13.5H (10% to 100%)	10hrs 30mins
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	5H (10% to 100%)	-
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 (PMSM)

Permanent Magnet Synchronous 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 Strut suspension	MacPherson suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.9	4.98
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	107
0-100kmph (Seconds)	9.5 s	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	46.70
Tyre Size	195/60 R16	195/65 R15
Tyre Type	Low rolling resistance	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)	16	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3857	3981
Width (mm)	1742	1733
Height (mm)	1633	1604
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	190	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2445	2540
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1329
Grossweight (kg)	-	1716
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	366	315
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	Front & Rear
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	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)	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
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Drive Modes	3	2
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	No	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Additional Features	Smart Digital DRLs & Steering Wheel, Phygital Control panel, Auto Diing IRVM, Leatherette Wrapped Steering wheel, Mood Lights, Jeweled Control knob	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
Digital Cluster	Yes	Full
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Seaweed Dual TonePristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneFearless Red Dual ToneDaytona Grey With Black RoofPunch EV Colours	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 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback 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	Low Rolling Resistance Tires, Sequential Front Side Indicators, Diamond Cut Alloys	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)
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Convertible Top	No	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Tyre Size	195/60 R16	195/65 R15
Tyre Type	Low rolling resistance	Tubeless Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

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

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Headlamp Washers

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
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	10.25	10.23
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	HD Infotainment by HARMAN, Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay, Multiple Voice Assistants(Hay Tata, Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant)	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
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
- Easy to drive for first-time car buyers
- Spacious and practical cabin
- Best driving range in its segment

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
Citroen eC3
- Does not provide an exciting driving experience
- Some basic features like powered ORVMs missing
- Huge premium over the standard C3

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Questions & answers

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

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

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