It appears that Citroen is preparing to introduce a brand-new electric car to the Indian market. Using the phrase "What is enough?" the French automaker teased a brand-new vehicle on Twitter. Additionally, the brand has revealed that the new car will be unveiled on September 29 with the teaser. The Citroen C3 Electric hatchback is rumored to be the vehicle, despite the fact that the brand has not yet confirmed this.
An electric car, thats good. But for us, its far from being #enough. See you on September 29th. pic.twitter.com/hwJwRCE2gV
Citro뮠India (@CitroenIndia) September 26, 2022
In the teaser, the brand said, An electric car, thats good. But for us, its far from being enough", it could be a hint that the brand plans to introduce a hybrid powertrain to India, however this is just further conjecture.
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Citroen C3 Electric
The Citroen C3 premium hatchback is a recent entrant in the Indian market and it is available in two petrol powertrains only. Recently, a test mule of C3 electric has been spotted on test in a thick camouflage not much can be said about the changes it will boast which makes it different from its ICE sibling.
The C3 electric will be produced locally in India and would include the same e-CMP platform as its ICE version. Specifications about the electric drivetrain are currently unknown. According to certain reports, it will have two battery packs. The lower models most likely have a battery pack with a reduced capacity and offer a range of about 300 kilometres after a full charge. The higher-spec model is anticipated to have a range of more than 350 kilometres with a larger battery.
In terms of features, the C3 electric is anticipated to get minor EV-specific alterations while maintaining the same standard features as the C3 ICE models. Digital instrument cluster, steering-mounted controls, remote locking, tilt-adjustable steering, front power windows with driver one-touch down, air conditioning unit, 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, dual airbags, and other features are among the features of the C3 petrol variants.
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The interesting thing about this is that the Tata Tiago EV is scheduled to make its public debut on September 28, one day after Citroen will reportedly reveal the C3 electric hatchback. The C3 electric and the Tiago EV will face off in a direct competition. Citroen might only reveal the C3 EV on September 29 or only reveal the launch date. Early in 2023 is when the exact launch is anticipated to occur.
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