French automaker Citroen becomes 1st MNC to export EVs from India, ships 'Made in India' ë-C3 electric cars to Indonesia
Tesla gets ready to import German-made EVs to India Stellantis, which was formed after the merger of Italian-American conglomerate Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and French PSA Group, currently sells its Jeep and Citroen brands in India. "It is also important for us as a player in the Indian automotive space to be competitive. We want to leverage India as a 'best cost country', which is what we call 'India for the world," Stellantis India CEO & MD Aditya Jairaj said.
The four-wheeler hatchback offers a 320 km range certified by ARAI MIDC along with 100% DC Fast Charge and 15 AMP Home Charging options for convenience. The car is available in 13 exterior colours and will have 47 customisation options. Hybrid cars can act as a bridge to carbon-free mobility The base model of Citroën ë-C3 starts at ₹12.9 lakh (average ex-showroom cost) in India while the top model price may go up to ₹13.50 lakh.
Last year, Citroën exported the C3 to ASEAN and African markets. Stellantis' other brand Jeep is exported from India to Japan. Mint Primer | Tesla at ₹40 lakh: Will EVs now come roaring in? Last month, Citroen announced to supply 4,000 units of its electric vehicle e-C3 to BluSmart Mobility--an all-electric ride-hailing startup for 12 months.
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