Citroen eC3 Cost Per Km
₹1.79/km on electricity vs ₹7/km petrol — 74% cheaper to run · 246 km range · 55 kWh
EV Cost/km
₹1.79
vs ₹7 petrol
Monthly Savings
₹6,252
vs petrol
Yearly Savings
₹75,024
fuel savings
5-Year Savings
₹3.75 L
fuel alone
Citroen eC3 (Electric)
₹1.79/km
Petrol Equivalent
₹7/km
By Driving Condition
City
Regen braking
₹1.61
EV
₹7.7
Petrol
Highway
Higher speed
₹2.06
EV
₹5.95
Petrol
AC On
+10% cost
₹1.97
EV
₹8.05
Petrol
Winter
Heater drain
₹2.15
EV
₹7.35
Petrol
Traffic
EV excels
₹1.52
EV
₹9.1
Petrol
Citroen eC3 Cost Per Km — How Much Does It Really Cost to Drive?
The Citroen eC3 achieves an impressive per-kilometer cost of just ₹1.79 on electricity. Its 55 kWh battery pack delivers 246 km on a single charge, making it one of the most economical vehicles to operate in India. For comparison, a petrol car costs ₹7/km — making the Citroen eC3 74% cheaper per kilometer.
The cost per km varies by driving conditions. In city traffic with frequent stops, the Citroen eC3 actually becomes even cheaper (₹1.52/km) thanks to regenerative braking that recovers energy while slowing down. A petrol car's cost spikes to ₹9.10/km in stop-and-go traffic due to engine idling.
Charging method significantly impacts cost per km. Home charging at off-peak night rates (₹5/kWh) brings the cost down to just ₹NaN/km. Even premium DC fast charging at ₹18/kWh costs only ₹NaN/km — still dramatically cheaper than ₹7/km for petrol.
For a driver covering 40 km daily, the monthly difference is stark: ₹2,148 for the Citroen eC3 vs ₹8,400 for petrol — a saving of ₹6,252 every month that adds up to ₹3.75 L over 5 years in fuel costs alone.