Citroen eC3: A French car company, is getting ready to sell its first electric car in India. The electric car will be called eC3 and will be based on the company’s most recent model, the C3. It is likely to come out early next year. The French car company had already said that the first electric car, which will be the first model to be sold in India, will come out in 2023. Carlos Taveres, CEO of Stellantis, which owns the Citroen brand, said that the eC3 could be released as early as January 2023 and hinted that it could be shown at the Indian Auto Expo in Delhi.
Car will be made in India
Citroen recently released a sneak preview of the eC3 electric car that will be coming out soon. The car company said that more information is coming soon, which should happen in the next few weeks before it makes its official debut. Citroen had already said that the eC3 electric car will be made in India, which will help the company set a reasonable rate for it.
In India, where electric cars that cost less than 10 lakh rupees are rare, the price of EVs is one of the most important factors. Carlos Tavares had said before, “The biggest challenge is making electric cars affordable for the middle class.” Accessibility is the only thing that can make a scale, and only then can it have a big effect on the environment. Citroen will be able to keep the price of the eC3 as low as possible by making EVs in its own country.
Local suppliers can provide battery materials
Citroen is expected to use local suppliers who can provide battery materials in order to keep costs down. The eC3 should come with a small battery that can hold about 30 kWh. Tavares had said, “There is a great chance for India to be able to sell small electric cars at a price that people can afford while still making money.” Because the country has a lot of suppliers with low prices, it is possible to export.”
A number of times, the eC3 was seen being tested by Citroen before it came out. When it comes out, the electric hatchback that looks like an SUV will probably be one of the least expensive EVs on Indian roads. It will compete with vehicles such as the Tata Tiago EV, which is the most reasonably priced vehicle in its class at the moment.
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