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Citroën eC3 vs Tata XPRES-T EV in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 4 trim prices distributor-verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing Shine vs 2.0 XM 32 variants
The short answer

Citroën eC3 costs रु 3,00,000 less ex-showroom. eC3 has 22 litres more boot space.

Choose the Citroën eC3 if
Citroën eC3 costs रु 3,00,000 less ex-showroom.eC3 has 22 litres more boot space.

The Shine trim offers essential aesthetic and convenience upgrades over the base model, making it a more complete city car package for the price.

Pros
Compact dimensions ideal for city traffic
Comprehensive battery and motor warranty
Practical 315-litre boot space
Cons
Lacks modern active safety features like ADAS
Natural air-cooled battery may limit fast-charging frequency
Limited dealer and service network compared to established mass-market brands
As of 28 Sept 2026
Choose the Tata XPRES-T EV if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

This variant represents the updated 32kWh battery specification, providing the best range-to-price ratio for the XPRES-T lineup in Nepal. It is the ideal choice for taxi operators looking to maximize daily operational range.

Pros
Improved 32kWh battery capacity
Reliable city-focused performance
Wide service network support
Practical sedan form factor
Cons
Basic infotainment system
No fast-charging DC peak power advantage over rivals
Lacks modern ADAS or 360-degree cameras
Interior quality is utilitarian
As of 06 Oct 2026
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Citroën eC3 price in Nepal
Citroën
रु 35,99,000Lowest price
Tata XPRES-T EV price in Nepal
Tata
रु 38,99,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 35,99,000Cheapest
रु 38,99,000
Fuel
ev
ev
Distributor
Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd.
Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
48 kW (65.3 PS)
Max torque
Not disclosed
114 Nm
Battery
29.2 kWh
32 kWh+2.8 kWh
Claimed range
320 km (MIDC)
391 km (test cycle not recorded)
Transmission
Automatic
automatic
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
FWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
3,993 mm
Width
Not disclosed
1,677 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,529 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm+90 mm
2,450 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
170 mm
Boot space
315 litres+22 litres
293 litres
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
6
210Better
Service centres
7
49Better
CCS2 fast chargers
2
0
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Leather Steering Wheel
·Rear Defroster & Wiper
As of 23 Sept 2026
·Seating Capacity: 5
·Automatic climate control
·Premium fabric seats
As of 06 Oct 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Electrical ORVM
·Rear View Camera
As of 23 Sept 2026
·Infotainment: Integrated stereo by HARMAN
·Keyless entry
·Tilt adjustable steering
As of 06 Oct 2026
🛡️Safety
·Front / Rear Skid Plate
·Front Brakes: Disc
·Rear Brakes: Drum
·Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
·Rear Suspension: Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
·Power Steering Type: Electric
As of 23 Sept 2026
·Airbags: 2
·Braking: ABS with EBD
·Parking Sensors: Rear
As of 06 Oct 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Battery: 7yrs/140,000 kms (whichever is earlier)#
·Electric Motor: 5yrs/100,000 kms (whichever is earlier)#
·Vehicle: 3yrs/125,000 kms (whichever is earlier)
As of 23 Sept 2026
·Vehicle Warranty: 3 years or 125,000 km
·Battery/Motor Warranty: 5 years or 160,000 km
As of 06 Oct 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·15" Alloy Wheels
·Colours: Platinum Grey, Cosmo Blue, Polar White, Steel Grey
·Tyres: 195/65 R15
·Spare Wheel: 185/65 R15 Steel
As of 23 Sept 2026
·Headlamps: Halogen
·Tail lamps: Crystal-inspired LED
As of 06 Oct 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Marketed primarily as a fleet/taxi vehicle in Nepal
As of 06 Oct 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Citroën eC3
Tata XPRES-T EV

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 35,99,000
रु 38,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 7,000
≈ रु 15,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 7,355
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 36,13,355
≈ रु 39,22,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 43,270 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 46,877 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Citroën eC3 full detailsTata XPRES-T EV full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Citroën eC3 is रु 3,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.3%), while the Tata XPRES-T EV is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Citroën eC3 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • rear-seat legroom matters to you

Measured: 90 mm more wheelbase.

Choose the Tata XPRES-T EV if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 42 more service centres in Nepal (49 vs 7); 204 more showrooms in Nepal (210 vs 6).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
1 of 4

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 13 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Citroën: 6 showrooms, 7 service centres · Tata: 210 showrooms, 49 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Citroën eC3 vs Tata XPRES-T EV — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Citroën eC3 or Tata XPRES-T EV?

As of October 2026, the Citroën eC3 starts at Rs 35.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1 lakh less than the Tata XPRES-T EV at Rs 36.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Citroën eC3 and Tata XPRES-T EV in Nepal?

The Citroën eC3 costs Rs 35.99 lakh and the Tata XPRES-T EV costs Rs 36.99 lakh to Rs 38.99 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Citroën eC3 or the Tata XPRES-T EV?

These two split the decision: the Citroën eC3 is रु 3,00,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.3%), while the Tata XPRES-T EV is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Citroën eC3 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Tata XPRES-T EV if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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