All comparisons
Citroën ë-C3 vs MG ZS EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 3,499,000 vs NPR 5,299,000
The verdict
The MG ZS EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Citroën ë-C3's 2, with 2 measures tied.
- The Citroën ë-C3 undercuts the MG ZS EV by Rs 18 lakh — about 34% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Citroën ë-C3 carries 3 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- The MG ZS EV has an independent crash rating; the Citroën ë-C3 has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
- Tax band matters here: the MG ZS 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 | MG ZS EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | ★NPR 3,499,000 | NPR 5,299,000 |
| Power | 42 kW (57 hp) | ★99 kW (134 PS) |
| Battery | 29.2 kWh | ★51 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 320 km (MIDC) | 320 km (claimed) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | 143 Nm | ★280 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | ★180 mm | 177 mm |
| Safety rating | Not rated | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the Citroën ë-C3 or the MG ZS EV?
The Citroën ë-C3 is cheaper at NPR 3,499,000 against NPR 5,299,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
Citroën ë-C3 vs MG ZS EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
The MG ZS EV takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Citroën ë-C3's 2, with 2 measures tied. The Citroën ë-C3 undercuts the MG ZS EV by Rs 18 lakh — about 34% of the more expensive car's price.