Citroen e-C3 X vs Tata Nexon EV

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Citroen e-C3 X price starts at Rs. 11.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 50,000 cheaper than the base variant of Tata Nexon EV, priced at Rs. 12.49 Lakh. In terms of range, the eC3 offers a claimed 325 km/charge, while the Nexon EV delivers 275 km/charge. On the performance front, the eC3 uses a 29.2 kWh battery producing 56.22bhp and the Nexon EV a 30 kWh battery producing 127bhp. If you're deciding between the eC3 and Nexon EV, the eC3 is the better pick for affordability and range, while the Nexon EV stands out for performance.

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eC3 vs Nexon EV Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen e-C3 XTata Nexon EV
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.99 LakhRs. 12.49 Lakh
Range 325 km/charge275 km/charge
Battery capacity 29.2 kWh30 kWh
Charging time Not Available50kW - 10 to 80% - 56 mins
Max power 56.22bhp127bhp
Top speed 107 Km/hNot Available

eC3 vs Nexon EV Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen eC3 LiveTata Nexon EV Creative Plus MR
Rating
51 reviews
81 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 56.22bhp 127bhp
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen eC3 Colors
Tata Nexon EV Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 215/60 R16
Boot Space 315 Liters 350 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 23,194 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 24,161 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 47,587 eC3 Insurance Rs. 55,550 Nexon EV Insurance
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Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-ion
Motor Power
41.92KW kW
95 kW
Battery Capacity
29.2 kWh
30 kWh
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor
Max Power
56.22bhp
127bhp
Range
325 km/charge
275 km/charge
Max Torque
143Nm
215Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Battery Warranty
Not Available
8 Year or 160000 km
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
1302 Kg
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
STANDARD | ECO
Eco-City-Sport
Charging Time
Not Available
50kW - 10 to 80% - 56 mins
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
7.2kW - 10 to 100% - 4 hrs 18 mins
Charging Time (D.C)
57 Min- (10%-80%)
50kW - 10 to 80% - 56 mins
Vechicle to Vehicle Charging
Not Available
No
Vehicle to Load Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
Not Available
9.2 Sec
Top Speed
107 Km/h
Not Available

Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.98 m
5.3 m
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
215/60 R16
Wheel Size
15
16
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Tubeless Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
No
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
315 Liters
350 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Additional Exterior Features
Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Silver Painted),Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers,Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, TESSERA Full Wheel Cover,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Outside Door Mirrors(Glossy Black),Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent, Optional VIBE PACK (Body Side Door Molding & Painted Insert, Painted ORVM Cover, Painted Front Fog lamp surround, Painted Rear Reflector Surround, Front Fog Lamp)
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
No
No
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3981*1733*1586 mm3
3995*1802*1625 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
205 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Not Available
Front
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO APPLE CARPLAY
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
2
3
No of Speakers
Not Available
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
3
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Silver Painted),Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers,Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, TESSERA Full Wheel Cover,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Outside Door Mirrors(Glossy Black),Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent, Optional VIBE PACK (Body Side Door Molding & Painted Insert, Painted ORVM Cover, Painted Front Fog lamp surround, Painted Rear Reflector Surround, Front Fog Lamp)
WIRELESS ANDROID AUTO APPLE CARPLAY
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
7 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
No
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
4
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Rear Doors Manual Child Lock
Liquid Cooled Thermal Management System
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
No
Rear Camera
No
3
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Yes

grossWeight
1716 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen e-C3 X
  • Easy to drive car for first-time electric car buyers, Super spacious cabin even for exceptionally tall passengers
Tata Nexon EV
  • Quick and refined performance
  • Long features list
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Comfortable seats
Citroen e-C3 X
  • Doesn’t offer exciting drive experience, looks the same as the petrol, Missing features: adjustable regenerative braking modes, powered mirror adjustment, auto AC, passive keyless entry, push-button start
Tata Nexon EV
  • Interior storage and practicality
  • Rivals offer better space

Is Tata Nexon EV Better Than Citroen EC3?

75% users have chosen Tata Nexon EV over Citroen eC3 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 154 users have also rated Tata Nexon EV and Citroen eC3 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Tata Nexon EV is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Citroen eC3 is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Nexon EV eC3
Mileage 3.2 1.6
Performance 3.4 1.8
Comfort 3.6 4.3
Maintenance 2.9 1.6
Safety 3.8 4.3
Features 3.6 4.1
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Q. What type of battery used in tata nexson and huyndai creta ev
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Citroen eC3 Vs Tata Nexon EV FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen eC3 vs Tata Nexon EV?
As per the users experiences Citroen e-C3 X is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Tata Nexon EV is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Citroen eC3 vs Tata Nexon EV?
The Citroen e-C3 X is cheaper than Tata Nexon EV by ₹50,000.
Which car offers better performance Citroen eC3 vs Tata Nexon EV?
As per the users experiences the Citroen e-C3 X has better performance.

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