Citroën finally confirms the ë-C3 priced below 20,000 euros!

Citroën continues its electrification strategy by finally launching an entry-level version of the ë-C3. Expected since October 2023, this 100% electric city car, available from 19,990 euros, will become officially the cheapest zero-emission car in France. Orders for this affordable variant will open before summer 2025.

This ë-C3, designed for everyday commuting, is powered by an 82 hp electric motor and a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery of 30 kWh. With an estimated range of 200 km in WLTP mixed cycle, it targets urban or peri-urban use. In comparison, models like the Dacia Spring have a slightly higher range but a smaller battery capacity. Slightly disappointing efficiency for the ë-C3 but fully justified given its higher weight due to significantly more advanced equipment!

A strictly urban vehicle

With barely 100 km of real-range on the highway and limited fast charging capacity of 30 kW, this car is in no way a viable option for long or frequent trips. It is part of a compromise logic, suitable for those seeking a purely urban or secondary vehicle.

Starting at 19,990 euros, this affordable version of the ë-C3 is priced below the current version with a 44 kWh battery offering 320 km of range, costing 23,300 euros. It directly competes with the Dacia Spring and aims to position itself between that and the upcoming Renault 5 Five, expected later this year at less than 25,000 euros.

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