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Electric small SUV · 4W · Launched 2024
GBP 22,000 - 28,000 / EUR 23,300 - 29,000
≈ ₹22.00 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
320 km
Battery
44 kWh
Top speed
135 km/h
Charge
4 hr
Power
113 bhp
Seats
5
ë-C3. UK/European buyers wanting the cheapest mainstream small EV with funky SUV looks. Status: currently on sale in GB/EU.
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UK/European buyers wanting the cheapest mainstream small EV with funky SUV looks
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Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Citroën in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Range drops 15-25% at sustained highway speed in cold/AC use
Reported in earlier models — Citroën has released fixes for newer batches.
12V aux battery should be checked annually on PHEV/EV
Reported in earlier models — Citroën has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast-charge speeds vary with operator firmware and battery temperature
Reported in earlier models — Citroën has released fixes for newer batches.
Software OTA cadence varies by region — early build niggles common
Reported in earlier models — Citroën has released fixes for newer batches.
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| Battery capacity | 44 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 320 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 4 hours |
| Fast charge | 20-80% in ~26 min (100 kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
| Top speed | 135 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 113 bhp |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
| Kerb weight | — |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 180 mm |
| Boot space | 400 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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Citroën ë-C3
GBP 22,000 - 28,000 / EUR 23,300 - 29,000
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The Citroën ë-C3 scores 7.2/10 overall. Best suited for: UK/European buyers wanting the cheapest mainstream small EV with funky SUV looks. Key strength: sub-gbp 22k starting price. Main consideration: interior plastics budget-grade.
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