Here’s What The Citroen eC3 Electric Hatchback’s Live And Feel Variants Offer

• Citroen eC3 is aesthetically similar to the C3 petrol hatchback. 

• Available in Live and Feel variants with a single electric drivetrain. 

• Powered by a 29.2kWh battery pack with up to 320km range. 

• Launch in February, bookings to open on January 22. 

• Prices likely to start at around Rs 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom). 

Citroen is gearing up to launch its first fully electric offering in India, the eC3 hatchback. It will be offered in two variants: base-spec Live and top-spec Feel. Its launch is slated for February 2023, and the carmaker will open the order books for its first EV on January 22. 

To make it easier for you to decide which variant of the eC3 works for you, here’s a ready-reckoner of its Live and Feel variants’ equipment list. 

Citroen eC3 Live 

Citroen ICE C3 base variant for representation

The base-spec eC3 Live is as barebones as the entry-level C3. It doesn’t have side cladding or an audio system, but on the plus side, it does get most of the safety features offered on the top-spec variant. 

Here are the features it has: 

• 15-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers 

• Fabric seat upholstery 

• Roof antenna 

• My Citroen Connect with C-Buddy smartphone app

• Front power windows with one-touch down 

• Digitised instrument cluster with battery and range indicator

• Manual AC

• Dual front airbags

• ABS and EBD

• Reverse parking sensors 

Keep in mind that the EV powertrain, range and fast-charging capabilities are the same for both Live and Feel variants. 

Citroen eC3 Feel 

Citroen ICE C3 image for representation

The top-spec eC3 Feel will come with the following equipment, in addition to the features offered on the Live variant: 

• Wheel arch cladding 

• LED DRLs 

• Roof rails (standard) and dual-tone roof (optional)  

• 10.2-inch infotainment touchscreen with four-speaker audio system

• Steering-mounted audio controls 

• Remote-controlled keyless entry 

• Driver’s seat height adjustment 

• Tilt steering wheel adjustment

• Parcel shelf and front passenger sun visor with vanity mirror 

• Door ajar warning 

• Speed-sensitive auto door-lock 

• Optional Vibe Pack with funky exterior trim options and front fog lamp 

Citroen’s first electric car will get a 320km range (claimed) from its 29.2kWh battery pack. The battery supports fast charging and can be juiced up to 80 percent in 57 minutes. It’s powered by a 57PS e-motor good for 0-60kmph in 6.8 seconds (wait for our road test for the 0-100kmph time).  

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If you like the Citroen eC3, get ready to place a booking from January 22 onwards. We expect the EV to be priced from around Rs 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom), rivalling the Tata Tiago EV and Tigor EV as well as the upcoming MG Air EV.