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BYD Atto 3 vs Citroën ë-C3
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 6,199,000 vs NPR 3,499,000
The verdict
The BYD Atto 3 takes 4 of the 7 measures to the Citroën ë-C3's 2, with 1 measure tied.
- The Citroën ë-C3 undercuts the BYD Atto 3 by Rs 27 lakh — about 44% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Citroën ë-C3 carries 5 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- On the manufacturers' own claims the BYD Atto 3 goes 25 km further per charge. Expect both to fall short of those figures on hill routes.
- The BYD Atto 3 has an independent crash rating; the Citroën ë-C3 has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
- Tax band matters here: the BYD Atto 3 sits above the Rs 50 lakh line where the Clean Infrastructure Levy bites hardest, while the Citroën ë-C3 does not.
Spec by spec
| Measure | BYD Atto 3 | Citroën ë-C3 |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 6,199,000 | ★NPR 3,499,000 |
| Power | ★100 kW (136 hp) | 42 kW (57 hp) |
| Battery | ★49.92 kWh (Blade LFP) | 29.2 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | ★345 km (claimed) | 320 km (MIDC) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★310 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 175 mm | ★180 mm |
| Safety rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | Not rated |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the BYD Atto 3 or the Citroën ë-C3?
The Citroën ë-C3 is cheaper at NPR 3,499,000 against NPR 6,199,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
BYD Atto 3 vs Citroën ë-C3 — which is better for Nepali roads?
The BYD Atto 3 takes 4 of the 7 measures to the Citroën ë-C3's 2, with 1 measure tied. The Citroën ë-C3 undercuts the BYD Atto 3 by Rs 27 lakh — about 44% of the more expensive car's price.