Citroën is going to make another big splash in the electric city car market. A new version of the ë-C3 is available at an unprecedented price. This model with a reduced battery is clearly aimed at short journeys... and small budgets.
The price battle in the electric market continues, and Citroën intends to stay ahead. With more than 135,000 units sold in Europe, the ë-C3 has already won over a wide audience thanks to its compact size, decent range, and above all, an aggressive price. To go even further, the French brand is launching a lighter version of its electric city car, with a clear objective: to offer a new vehicle for less than €20,000, and even for €15,990 after bonus. Enough to appeal to those who are still hesitant to switch to electric.
To achieve this rock-bottom price, Citroën has logically revised certain technical specifications downwards. This new version of the ë-C3 features a 30 kWh LFP battery instead of the usual 44 kWh. The range therefore increases from 320 km to 200 km in the WLTP combined cycle. However, it retains performance suited to urban use, with an 82 horsepower engine compared to 113 hp for the standard version. Direct current fast charging is also limited to 30 kW, and offered only as an option. But these technical concessions are offset by aggressive pricing.
The Citroën ë-C3 drops below €16,000 with bonus and premium
Listed at €19,990 excluding subsidies, this ultra-accessible version becomes even more competitive once the subsidies are deducted. Thanks to the €4,000 ecological bonus (for eligible households) and the new EEC premium of €353, the bill drops to €15,637. This is less than the Dacia Spring, sold from €16,900 without bonus. Despite a lower range (200 km versus 225 km), the ë-C3 aims to be more versatile, better equipped, and more spacious. Compared to the Renault 5 or the Leapmotor T03, its price becomes a real selling point.
Produced at low cost in Serbia and Slovakia on the “Smart Car” platform, this entry-level ë-C3 is a pure product of industrial strategy. Citroën is clearly targeting daily commuters and urban drivers. This version is based on the C3 sold in India and South America, adapted to European needs. Orders will open in the coming weeks. At this price, the little French car could well score another commercial success and consolidate its position against low-cost electric models.
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