All comparisons
Citroën ë-C3 vs Hyundai Creta EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 3,499,000 vs NPR 5,196,000
The verdict
The Hyundai Creta EV takes 5 of the 7 measures to the Citroën ë-C3's 1, with 1 measure tied.
- The Citroën ë-C3 undercuts the Hyundai Creta EV by Rs 17 lakh — about 33% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Hyundai Creta EV carries 10 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- On the manufacturers' own claims the Hyundai Creta EV goes 70 km further per charge. Expect both to fall short of those figures on hill routes.
- Tax band matters here: the Hyundai Creta EV 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 | Citroën ë-C3 | Hyundai Creta EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | ★NPR 3,499,000 | NPR 5,196,000 |
| Power | 42 kW (57 hp) | ★99 kW (135 hp) |
| Battery | 29.2 kWh | ★42 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 320 km (MIDC) | ★390 km (MIDC) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | 143 Nm | ★200 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 180 mm | ★190 mm |
| Safety rating | Not rated | Not rated |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the Citroën ë-C3 or the Hyundai Creta EV?
The Citroën ë-C3 is cheaper at NPR 3,499,000 against NPR 5,196,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
Citroën ë-C3 vs Hyundai Creta EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
The Hyundai Creta EV takes 5 of the 7 measures to the Citroën ë-C3's 1, with 1 measure tied. The Citroën ë-C3 undercuts the Hyundai Creta EV by Rs 17 lakh — about 33% of the more expensive car's price.