Tata Punch EV Empowered S Medium Range vs Citroen eC3 Shine: Which EV To Buy?

Modified On Jul 02, 2024 04:19 PM By Shreyash for Tata Punch EV

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The Citroen eC3 has a larger battery pack, but the Tata Punch EV is more tech loaded

Tata Punch EV vs Citroen eC3

The Tata Punch EV was launched in January this year as an all-electric alternative to the Punch, available with two battery pack and electric powertrain options. One of the key rivals to the Punch EV is the Citroen eC3, and its one-below-top Empowered S medium-range variant is closely priced to the top-spec Shine variant of the eC3. Here’s how they compare in terms of specs and features on paper.

Price

Tata Punch EV Empowered S Medium Range	Citroen eC3 Shine
Rs 13.29 lakh	Rs 13.26 lakh

The Punch EV Empowered S Medium range is just Rs 3,000 more expensive than the eC3’s top-spec variant.

Dimensions

Dimensions	Tata Punch EV	Citroen eC3
Length	3857 mm	3981 mm
Width	1742 mm	1733 mm
Height	1633 mm	Up to 1604 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase	2445 mm	2540 mm
Boot Space	366 litres	315 litres

Though the Punch EV is wider than the eC3, the latter is longer and taller than the Punch EV.
The eC3 also has a 95 mm longer wheelbase than that of the Punch EV.

Tata Punch EV Boot Space

However, the Punch EV offers 51 litres of additional boot space compared to the eC3.

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Electric Powertrain

Specifications	Tata Punch EV Medium Range	Citroen eC3
Battery Pack	25 kWh	29.2 kWh
Electric Motor	1	1
Power	82 PS	57 PS
Torque	114 Nm	143 Nm
Claimed Range	315 km	320 km

The Citroen eC3 has a larger battery pack compared to that of the Punch EV, hence Citroen’s electric hatchback offers a slightly higher claimed range as well.
However, it’s the Punch EV whose electric powertrain offers more performance on paper as it is 25 PS more powerful than the eC3.
But, the eC3 offers 29 Nm of higher torque output than the Punch EV.

Charging

Charger	Tata Punch EV Medium Range	Citroen eC3
DC Fast Charger (10-80 %)	56 minutes	57 minutes
15 A / 3.3 kW Charger (10-100 %)	9.4 Hours	10.5 hours

Despite the difference in the size of their battery packs, both have almost equal charging times using a DC fast charger.
Due to its larger battery pack, the Citroen eC3 takes over 1 hour extra to charge from 10-100 percent using a regular AC charger.

Feature Highlights

Features	Tata Punch EV Empowered S	Citroen eC3 Shine
Exterior	Auto LED headlights Connected LED DRLs with dynamic turn indicators and welcome/ goodbye animations Front LED fog lamps with cornering function 16-inch alloy wheels Roof rails	Halogen headlights LED DRLs Front fog lamps (Vibe Pack) 15-inch alloy wheels Roof rails
Interior	Fabric seat upholstery Leatherette wrapped steering wheel Mood lighting	Fabric seat upholstery Leatherette wrapped steering wheel
Comfort & Convenience	Automatic AC Air purifier All four power windows Front USB Type-C fast charging port Electrically adjustable ORVMs with auto-fold function Cruise control Height-adjustable driver’s seat Rear armrest Paddle shifters for multi-mode regen Auto-dimming IRVM Multi-drive modes: City/Sport Single-pane sunroof	Manual AC 12V front charging port Electrically adjustable ORVMs One-touch down all four power windows Height adjustable driver’s seat Day/Night IRVM
Infotainment	10.25-inch touchscreen 7-inch digital driver’s display Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 6-speaker sound system	10.2-inch touchscreen Semi-digital driver’s display Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 4-speaker sound system
Safety	6 airbags Electronic stability control (ESC) Rear parking sensors Rear parking camera ABS with EBD Hill hold assist Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Rear wiper with auto defogger ISOFIX child seat anchorages	Dual front airbags ABS with EBD Rear parking sensors ISOFIX child seat anchorages

For a premium of just Rs 3,000, the Tata Punch EV is clearly a more value for money choice over the Citroen eC3. It is not only more tech loaded, but also offers more safety features as well.
Tata’s all-electric micro SUV gets amenities like automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, automatic AC, air purifier, cruise control, and a single-pane sunroof, all of which are not present in the Citroen eC3.

However both EVs get over 10-inch touchscreens and both also support wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Punch EV gets a 6-speaker sound system compared to the 4-speaker sound system of the eC3.
The safety kit on the Punch EV includes 6 airbags, electronic stability control, hold assist, and a rear parking camera. In comparison, the eC3 only gets dual front airbags, and misses out on all other aforementioned safety features mentioned for the Punch EV.

Final Takeaway

Based on the comparison, it is very clear that the Punch EV is a lot more tech loaded and a safer option over the Citroen eC3. The eC3 on other hand offers a larger battery pack but misses out on many comfort and convenience features. Hence, if you are looking for a better packaged EV in the same price range, you should buy Tata Punch EV. However if you prioritise a slightly larger battery pack having more range over creature comforts, while having some extra legroom at the back, the eC3 is worth considering.

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