Citroen C3 Electrical Launch Q1 2023

Citroen C3 Electrical shall be launched at an reasonably priced worth level, made potential with localization of greater than 90%

Sensing a possibility within the entry-level EV phase in India, Citroen will quickly launch its first electrical automobile based mostly on C3. Mainstream producers like Maruti, Hyundai and Mahindra are nonetheless to enter this house, which may work to Citroen’s benefit. The one true rival would be the not too long ago launched Tata Tiago EV.

Citroen C3 electrical automobile shall be launched as a part of the corporate’s sensible automobile programme, known as the C-cubed programme. Beneath this plan, Citroen shall be launching a number of compact vehicles at an reasonably priced worth level. All of those vehicles shall be based mostly on Citroen’s CMP platform. Made in India Citroen vehicles may even goal export markets.

Citroen C3 Electrical – First Video Teaser

Contemplating that Citroen is trying to launch the C3 Electrical at an reasonably priced worth level, vary may very well be near that of the Tiago EV. C3 will apparently have barely increased vary to enhance competencies in opposition to the Tiago EV. Each C3 and Tiago electrical vehicles are anticipated to be launched at an preliminary provide worth of round Rs 10 lakh to Rs 12 lakh. To be known as ë-C3, the brand new Citroen electrical has now been teased in by way of a video.

When it comes to gear record, a lot of it is going to be borrowed from petrol-powered C3. Some key options embody a 26cm touchscreen infotainment system, C-Buddy connectivity tech, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and voice instructions with Siri and Google Assistant. Security package deal consists of dual-airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, engine immobilizer, excessive pace alert system and pace delicate auto door lock.

For the charging community, Citroen has signed a partnership with JIO-BP. Due to this, EV quick charging facility powered by Jio-BP pulse shall be accessible throughout key Citroën dealerships throughout India. Jio-BP will set up DC quick chargers throughout Citroën’s key dealership community and workshops throughout the nation in phases. These chargers may even be open to the complete universe of EV automobile clients to assist enhance EV adoption amongst shoppers. Charging infrastructure community is accessible by way of the My Citroën Join app

Citroen EV plans for India

After C3 Electrical, Citroen has plans to launch a number of new merchandise in India. It’ll embody greater automobiles akin to MPVs and CUVs. As of now, Citroen vehicles are being manufactured at their plant in Thiruvallur close to Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Primarily based on demand, Citroen might take into consideration investing in capability enlargement and even launching new manufacturing models.

For its electrical vehicles, Citroen will give attention to attaining a excessive degree of localization. The one main half that shall be imported would be the battery packs. As of now, the corporate feels that it is probably not potential to supply batteries domestically. 

When the market matures, Citroen might take into account shifting to domestically manufactured battery packs. Citroen is bullish on the Indian EV market and expects EV share in general automobile gross sales to be round 5-10% by 2025. By 2030, EV penetration may attain 25%, as per the corporate’s estimates.