Key Highlights
- Citroen eC3 Shine launched as top-end model
- Comes with several design and feature upgrades
- Is positioned above Citroen eC3 Feel model
- Price in India starts at Rs. 13.20 lakh (ex showroom)
Citroen eC3 is one of the few popular EV hatchbacks available in the Indian market. It competes with the newly launched Punch.ev with a starting price range of Rs. 11.61 lakh. Citroen has now released a new high-end model of the eC3 electric hatchback in India. The latest model has been launched with new set of features and slight design tweak. How much is the price difference and what all upgrades does the top-end eC3 offers? Find out below:
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Citroen eC3 Shine: Design Upgrades
The prominent changes which the Citroen e-C3 receives includes a bunch of cosmetic and feature upgrades. This top-end model of the electric hatchback offers a faux skid plate at the front as well as rear. The company has also added new 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels in the latest model.
That said of the exterior, the interiors too have received a bunch of upgrades. The Citroen eC3 Shine variant has received leather wrapping on the steering wheel and the dashboard has now a dual-tone finish.
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Citroen eC3 Shine: Feature Upgrades
Apart from the exterior modifications, the Citroen eC3 Shine model gets multiple new feature upgrades. This model gets electric ORVMs and also a reverse camera which has ben missing from the remaining variants. The company is also offering rear defoggers with the top-end eC3 model. Additionally, a large 10.2-inch digital display. The instrument cluster gets compatibility with both Android Auto and Apple Car Play.
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Citroen eC3 Shine Powertrain: New Or Old?
| Citroen eC3 Shine | Powertrain |
| Battery | 29.2 kWh |
| Range | 320 km on a full charge |
| Charging Duration | 10- 80 percent in 57 min (with fast DC charger) |
| Power | 56 bhp |
| Torque | 143 Nm |
Underpinnings remain identical in the Citroen eC3 Shine model. This variant is also powered by a front-axle mounted electric motor which produces 56 bhp of peak power. The eC3 Shine also delivers a peak torque of 143 Nm. Battery size is also same as the remaining trims, i.e., a 29.2 kWh unit.
The Citroen eC3 Shine also offers around 320 km range per charge. This is MIDC (Modified Indian Driving Cycle) range. The battery charging time with the DC fast charger is around 57 minutes for 10-80 percent recharge. On the other hand, with the standard 15 amp charging socket, the battery will take around 10.5 hours for a full charge.
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Citroen eC3 Shine: How Much Is It Priced At?
The Citroen eC3 Shine comes in three different trims. The starting price for this top-end eC3 starts at Rs. 13.20 lakh. The eC3 Shine Vibe pack is priced at Rs. 13.35 lakh, while the Shine Vibe dual tone model is launched at Rs. 13.50 lakh.
