BYD Atto 2 Essential vs Citroen E-C3 Live Comparison in Nepal 2026
The BYD Atto 2 starts at Rs 45.95 lakh and the Citroen E-C3 at Rs 34.99 lakh in Nepal, so the Citroen E-C3 costs Rs 10.96 lakh less (31%). On a single charge the BYD Atto 2 is rated for 312 km (WLTP) and the Citroen E-C3 for about 250 km (WLTP est., 320 km claimed on the MIDC cycle). Battery sizes are 45.12 kWh and 29.2 kWh. Figures on this page are for the BYD Atto 2 Essential and the Citroen E-C3 Live.
For fast charging, the BYD Atto 2 takes up to 65 kW DC and the Citroen E-C3 up to 100 kW. Boot space is 380 litres in the BYD Atto 2 and 315 litres in the Citroen E-C3. Warranty cover: BYD Atto 2, 5 years / 125,000 km, Battery: 10 years / 200,000 km; Citroen E-C3, 3 years / 125,000 km, Battery: 7 years / 140,000 km. Pick the BYD Atto 2 if you want more range per charge or you need more boot space. Pick the Citroen E-C3 if you want to spend less or you want shorter fast-charging stops.
BYD Atto 2 vs Citroen E-C3
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Overview
Price
↓ lower
Fuel Type
Range
↑ higher
Battery
↑ higher
Motor Power
↑ higher
0-100 km/h
↓ lower
Battery / Fuel
Battery Capacity
↑ higher
Range (WLTP)
↑ higher
Company Claimed Range
Range Standard
Fast Charging
Normal Charging
Performance
Motor Power
↑ higher
Top Speed
↑ higher
Acceleration
↓ lower
Seating Capacity
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
↑ higher
Ground Clearance
↑ higher
Features
| Spec name |  Electric BYD Atto 2Essential Rs. 45,95,000 | Electric Citroen E-C3Live Rs. 34,99,000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | Rs. 45,95,000 | Rs. 34,99,000 | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | Rs. 58,578/mo | Rs. 44,606/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel or Hybrid | Electric | Electric | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | 100 kW Best | 42 kW | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 45.12 kWh Best | 29.2 kWh | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 290 Nm | 125 Nm | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 160 km/h Best | 107 km/h | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 9s Best | 12.9s | |
🔋Range & Efficiency8 specs | |||
Range (WLTP) ↑ higherWLTP range, or a WLTP-equivalent estimate when the company figure uses another test cycle | 312 km Best | 250 km (est.) | |
Company Claimed Range Range per charge as claimed by the manufacturer, on the test cycle shown below | 312 km | 320 km | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | WLTP | MIDC | |
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger | 10-80% in 39 min | 20-80% in 26 min | |
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | 0-100% in 5 hours | 0-100% in 10 hours | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 4310 mm | 3981 mm | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 1830 mm | 1733 mm | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1675 mm | 1604 mm | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 2620 mm Best | 2540 mm | |
Ground Clearance ↑ higherLowest point clearance from ground | 200 mm Best | 170 mm | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
Seating Capacity Maximum number of passengers | 5 seats | 5 seats | |
Available Colors Available exterior color options | White | Steel Grey, Cosmo Blue, Platinum Grey, Polar White, Cosmo Blue with Polar White roof, Steel Grey with Polar White roof, Platinum Grey with Polar White Roof, Polar White with Cosmo Blue roof, Steel Grey with Cosmo Blue roof | |
Features Comparison
| Feature | BYD Atto 2 | Citroen E-C3 |
|---|---|---|
Safety7 features | ||
| Airbags Number of airbags | 6 | 2 |
| ABS / Stability Anti-lock braking and stability control | ABS + EBD + ESP + TCS | ABS + EBD |
| TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | ||
| ISOFIX Child seat anchor points | ||
| Hill Hold Hill Hold / Hill Start Assist | ||
| Hill Descent Control Controlled descent on steep gradients | , | |
| LED Headlight LED headlight (vs older halogen) | ||
ADAS13 features | ||
| Cruise Control Standard or Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Standard |
| Emergency Braking (AEB) Autonomous Emergency Braking | ||
| Forward Collision Warning Warns of imminent frontal collision | , | |
| Lane Assist Lane Departure Warning / Keeping Assist | LKA + LDW | |
| Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot Monitoring | ||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert Alerts to crossing traffic when reversing | ||
| 360° Camera 360-degree surround-view camera | ||
| Reverse Camera Rear-view camera (single, distinct from 360°) | , | |
| Parking Sensors Ultrasonic parking sensors | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Auto Hold Holds brake on incline / at lights without driver input | ||
| Traffic Jam Assist Low-speed semi-autonomous driving in congestion | , | |
| Driver Attention Monitor Warns when driver inattention is detected | , | |
| Auto Headlamps Headlights switch on automatically in low light | ||
Comfort9 features | ||
| Climate Control AC / climate control system | Automatic | Manual |
| Sunroof Sunroof / Panoramic roof | ||
| Heated/Ventilated Seats Seat heating and/or ventilation | Heated + Ventilated | |
| Keyless Entry & Start Keyless entry with push-button start | ||
| Drive Modes Selectable driving modes (Eco / Sport / Comfort / Off-road etc.) | Eco | Eco, Comfort, Custom |
| Ambient Lighting Cabin ambient/mood lighting | , | |
| Electronic Parking Brake EPB instead of a mechanical handbrake | ||
| Riding Modes Selectable ride modes (Eco / City / Sport etc.) | ||
| Reverse Assist Slow reverse mode for parking (EV scooters and bikes only) | ||
Technology13 features | ||
| Infotainment Central touchscreen display | 12.8-inch Touchscreen | 10.2-inch Touchscreen |
| Instrument Cluster Digital instrument display | 8.8-inch Digital | Semi-digital instrument cluster |
| Connectivity Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Wireless Apple CarPlay + Android Auto | Apple CarPlay + Android Auto |
| Wireless Charging Wireless phone charging pad | ||
| Sound System Audio system | 6-speaker | , |
| Connected Car Tech Connected vehicle telematics (e.g. Suzuki Connect, BlueLink, NIU App) | , | |
| TFT Display Full-colour TFT instrument panel (vs. monochrome LCD) | ||
| Bluetooth Bluetooth pairing for music / call alerts / nav prompts | ||
| Companion App Manufacturer mobile app for ride logs / nav / OTA | ||
| Regenerative Braking Recaptures energy under deceleration | ||
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Powers external devices/appliances from the battery | ||
| One-Pedal Driving Heavy regen lets the car coast-and-stop on accelerator release alone | ||
| Swappable Battery Battery pack can be lifted out and charged separately, critical for renters / apartment dwellers | ||
Prices and more comparisons
For every trim and the latest price, see BYD Atto 2 price in Nepal and Citroen E-C3 price in Nepal. Browse by budget: Electric cars under Rs 50 lakh in Nepal.