Made-in-India Citroen e-C3: First 500 Units Exported to Indonesia

Citroen India is India’s first multinational car manufacturing company to export locally built units of an electric iteration, debuting with the Citroen e-C3. It was April 11, 2024, when the French automobile manufacturer commenced exporting the first 500 units of the electric sub-four-metre crossover SUV from Chennai’s Kamarajar Port to Indonesia.

Citroen still has ambitious plans to go full electric and has aligned its goal with several carmakers, albeit some car manufacturers have also opposed their EV plans. 

Citroen e-C3 (Image Source: autoX Magazine)

As for Citroen, this car manufacturer comes under the Stellantis Group. This group was formed in 2020. The ‘Stellantis’ is derived from a Latin word, ‘Stello’, which means ‘to brighten with stars.’ Further, the Stellantis Group was formed by merging the PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Jeep and Citroen are the only current subsidiaries from the Stellantis Group that operate in India. 

Here’s what the CEO and MD of Stellantis India, Aditya Jairaj, stated, “India is not only a strategic market but also a major sourcing hub for vehicles, components, and mobility technologies within the Stellantis group. Commencing the export of the versatile 'Made-In-India Citroen e-C3' electric vehicle to international customers is a proud validation of our engineering and development capabilities. We remain committed to growing in India and promoting sustainable mobility while showcasing India's manufacturing prowess on a global stage.”

Citroen e-C3: Specifications

The Citroen e-C3 is the electric iteration of the C3. For reference, the C3 arrived at our shores as a petrol version in 2023.

However, powering the Citroen e-C3 is a 29.2 kWh battery unit, mounted on the front axle, which translates to a front-wheel drive car. This battery pack is tuned to churn out 56bhp and 143Nm of peak torque. With this powertrain, the Citroen e-C3 can do 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, having a top speed of 107 km/h. 

The claimed range of the Citroen e-C3 is rated at 320 kilometres. The real-world range might differ. And, it comes with two drive modes- Eco and Standard. It also benefits from the regenerative braking. 

Citroen e-C3: Pricing in India

Currently, the Citroen e-C3’s price starts at Rs 12.70 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.50 lakh. Both are average ex-showroom figures. Additionally, it has only two variants on offer- Feel and Shine. 

Citroen e-C3 Interior (Image Source: Team BHP)

Closing Words

The commencement of the ‘Make-in-India’ Citroen e-C3 signifies the Indian-French industrial cooperation strength, as well as, our mutual objective towards achieving sustainability at a global level. We hope to see more multinational companies export their ‘Made-in-India’ products/commodities to the international markets.