Citroën ë-C3: the electric car under €14,000 becomes a reality

With the Citroën ë-C3 YOU, the French manufacturer crosses a symbolic threshold by offering an electric car for less than €14,000.

An unprecedented pricing offensive in the European market, which positions the ë-C3 as one of the most accessible new electric cars at the moment, without compromising the fundamentals expected by motorists.

At this price point, after a €5,700 CEE bonus, Citroën makes clear choices. The YOU trim does without a central touchscreen and an integrated multimedia system. Instead, the brand offers smartphone connectivity via a dedicated holder, allowing the use of the phone for navigation, music, or calls. A simple and rational solution, in line with current usage, that helps keep costs down without compromising the essentials.

A nice boost for the ë-C3

For the rest, the ë-C3 YOU remains well-equipped for its price. It features air conditioning, a digital instrument panel, front electric windows, as well as all the mandatory driving aids, including emergency automatic braking and lane departure warning. Above all, Citroën incorporates progressive hydraulic bump-stop suspensions from the entry-level model, a true asset in terms of comfort, which is rare in this category.

On the technical side, the Citroën ë-C3 is equipped with a 113 hp electric motor combined with a 44 kWh LFP battery, offering up to 320 km of WLTP range, a value suitable for daily and suburban trips. Fast charging allows for regaining most of the range in about thirty minutes.

With its aggressive pricing, refined comfort, and pragmatic philosophy, the Citroën ë-C3 YOU establishes itself as a reference for affordable electric cars. A coherent proposition that could well accelerate the democratization of electric vehicles in France.

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