The company on Thursday 11 April announced the
commencement of exports of locally manufactured ë-C3. Initial shipment of 500 units of
the Made-in-India
Citroën ë-C3 to Indonesia was ceremonially flagged from Kamarajar Port on
Thursday..
Aditya Jairaj, CEO and MD of Stellantis
India, said the country is not only a strategic
market but also sourcing hub for vehicles, components, and mobility
technologies within the Stellantis group. “Commencing
the export of the versatile ‘Made-In-India Citroën ë-C3’ electric vehicle to
international customers is a proud validation of our engineering and
development capabilities. We remain committed to growing in India and
promoting sustainable mobility while showcasing India’s manufacturing prowess
on a global stage,” Jairaj said.
Lise Talbot Barré, consul general of
France in Pondicherry and Chennai said,
“This
Made-in-India Citroën ë-C3 symbolises the strength of the Indian-French
industrial cooperation and our mutual commitment towards achieving cleaner
mobility at the global scale. Indeed, the Citroën e-C3’s journey materialises
the core ambition of the strategic partnership between our two countriesr.”
The ë-C3, crafted with modern design and innovation,
offers a 320 km range certified by ARAI MIDC, along with 100 per cent DC Fast
Charge and 15 AMP Home Charging options for convenience. It is available in 13
exterior colour combinations and 47 customisation options.
Citroën’s export of the ë-C3 from India not only
showcases the company’s manufacturing and engineering prowess but also
contributes significantly to India’s goal of a sustainable and globally
competitive EV manufacturing ecosystem.
This initiative aligns perfectly with Citroën’s global ambitions of promoting
clean, safe and affordable mobility worldwide, it said”.