Tata Punch EV vs Citroën eC3 : Electric cars are the future, and they are already gaining tremendous popularity in India. They are everyone’s favorite because they don’t use petrol or diesel, which is a lot of money saved. Plus, EVs are eco-friendly. In 2025, two small electric cars are making big noise the Tata Punch EV and the Citroën eC3. Both are fine for everyday city driving, but they provide something else. Let’s find out which is suitable for you.
1. Design and Appearance
Tata Punch EV appears sturdy and bold. It comes with a small SUV styling, sleek LED headlamps, and a broad front grille. It also features sufficient ground clearance, which makes it able to tackle poor roads without any hassle.
The Citroën eC3, on the other hand, looks quite hip and unique. It has a funky French face with a split headlamp design, funky colors, and a youthful look. So, if you like sporty designs, Punch EV is perfect. But if you like a hip and funky look, eC3 is perfect.
2. Battery and Range
Tata Punch EV provides you with two battery options:
25 kWh battery with a range of about 315 km
35 kWh battery with a range of about 421 km (MIDC)
The Citroën eC3 has one battery variant only – 29.2 kWh, and its range is 320 km (ARAI).
Thus, Punch EV gives you more options and a larger range if you choose the bigger battery.
3. Features and Safety
Tata Punch EV comes filled with modern goodies like 10.25-inch touchscreen, 6 airbags (highest trim), 360-degree camera, wireless charging, digital cluster, and cruise control.
Citroën eC3 offers 10-inch screen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and soothing ride comfort. It does miss features like push-button start and rear wiper, though. Punch’s petrol engine variant even scores a 5-star safety rating, giving additional confidence.
4. Price
Punch EV starts around Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and the eC3 starts at Rs 11.61 lakh. Thus, the base model of the Punch EV is slightly more affordable.