Citroen eC3 Shine 29.2 kWh vs Petrol
5-year, 60,000 km total: EV saves ₹1.25 Lakh · Break-even: ~3.3 years
Citroen eC3 Shine 29.2 kWh 5-yr
₹15,85,050
₹14,98,380 price + ₹61,670 charging
Petrol rival 5-yr
₹17,10,380
₹12,48,380 price + ₹4,12,000 fuel
Savings for your running
Petrol / yr
₹82,400
EV charging / yr
₹12,334
You save / yr
₹70,066
Frequently asked questions
Is Citroen eC3 Shine 29.2 kWh cheaper than petrol over 5 years?
At 12,000 km/year with home charging, the 5-year total is ₹15.85 Lakh for the EV vs ₹17.10 Lakh for a ₹12.48 Lakh petrol rival — the EV saves ₹1.25 Lakh. Higher running improves the EV case; low running under ~8,000 km/year may not break even.
When does Citroen eC3 Shine 29.2 kWh break even vs petrol?
Around 3.3 years at 12,000 km/year, when fuel + maintenance savings recover the ~₹2.50 Lakh price premium.
What assumptions does this Citroen eC3 Shine 29.2 kWh comparison use?
EV on-road ₹14.98 Lakh (Delhi estimate), petrol rival on-road ₹12.48 Lakh at 15 km/l and ₹103/litre, home charging ₹8/unit, maintenance ₹5,000/yr EV vs ₹10,000/yr petrol. Insurance, resale and loan interest excluded — see the full TCO calculator.