New Citroen e-C3 - Review and 1st Drive of the long range affordable EV we've all been waiting for!

New Citroën ë-C3 - Review and 1st Drive of the long range affordable EV we've been waiting for!
Derek Reilly from Nevo.ie takes a look around the exterior, interior and brings the Citroën out for a drive.
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[@patrickjr11]

Love the design. It's more than good enough as a modern car. It's going to sell loads.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

I think so too! Looking forward to driving it on right hand drive roads

[@alunhoskins4513]

I have a petrol C3 Aircross, 3 ‘n a half years old now, 57000 km. So far, completely faultless, no teething problems so not had to use it’s 5 year warranty yet. Comfy enough too. I like the look of this new EV and if it’s as dependable as my current car, this could be on my list. A good, honest and functional car with a bit of character. Stelantis doing quite a good job these days and giving the various marques their mojo back.

[@stephen546]

It's obviously a modern car, it's just been launched

[@mmuller2402]

@@patrickjr11 0 stars in ncap crash ..made for righthand drive india even as electric it is trash on wheels

[@BMWHP2]

Thanks for the review. Watching from the Netherlands and we bought the Max version black with white roof, 11kW charger. 320mk range is more than enough for 95% of most trips. And with a 100kWh charger it will take around 26min to do the next 2 hours drive. Time for coffee :)

[@forrmol]

This is only on Ideal conditions. I bet it will be 1 hrs.

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

Exactly! We've had a Kia e-Niro for over 5 years now and charge it to 80% once a week for most of the year. Before a long haul we charge to 100%, drive for 2 to 3 hours and plug in again, only been below 20% SOC once on a long haul. Some friends here in France have a 2017 Hyundai Ioniq from new, with the 28 kWh battery...so range is half ours but it hasn't stopped them driving all over France in it. Any sensible person needs a break from driving after 2 hours and with a small battery you are soon set to go again with another 200 km of range...our real world experience is that 'range anxiety' is something that non-EV drivers have. 😊

[@paper-ko4kq]

We are waiting a bright blue one ...with optional 11kw....for christmas 😂

[@BMWHP2]

@@paper-ko4kq Last week we heard that our Max will be at least December. We ordered May 6th.

[@bill_heywood]

It's great to see more EVs coming in to the budget end of the market. I think the E-C3 is a compelling package, it's really well equipped. If Citroen get the pricing right, they can sell a lot of these

[@truebrit3670]

Looks like a lovely little car. Extra bonus. It doesnt have a Citroen engine 😊

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

🤣🤣🤣

[@stephen546]

Citroen engines or stellantis to be precise make some very good petrol engines and the diesels are some of the best available. Even being supplied to luxury car brands

[@DFS71]

Sadly the 1.2 puretech is very bad and having loads of issues...

[@richard--s]

@@DFS71 I have a 130PS petrol C4 from 2015, don't know the exact engine, it's a 3 cyl. downsizing thing, but it just runs perfectly. But I might very well switch to an e-C3. It's time for it.

[@marktoby8113]

I like it. For me the most important part about this Citroen is that it points to how the upcoming Fiat Panda EV will be!

[@maximilianholland]

Great overview - thank you Derek!

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Very welcome Maximilian

[@davidtaylorbfd]

This is a brilliant car at a great price. Perfect if you don't need to do a lot of miles. David from Bradford , England.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment David. I totally agree.

[@mmuller2402]

Then you go used...😂 0stars in ncap crash must be record breaking

[@guentermarte]

Great Review with no terrible music background.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks! I find music distracting

[@MrLekatt]

Just about perfect, priorities on what counts. Airy cabin, comfort seats and ride and a nice drivers environment. Well done!

[@mrmawson2438]

White looks good as well

[@vetex007]

The white with black roof looks very stylish 👍🏻👍🏻

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Nice colour choice

[@mrmawson2438]

I like the Red one better

[@nakfan]

Excellent review - a big like 👍 Immediately subscribed 😀You were the first to show the 'frunk' 🙏 BR, Per (DK)

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the sub!

[@laurencemarcato9269]

Laurence McBride from Venice Italy, going to place order during this week. Have seen it in person it is reallg good!

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment!

[@PhilipMK701]

Great little car. We ordered one two months ago. Fun thing is that in every country except Denmark (think we are the only one), you have the YOU and MAX version. In Denmark we have YOU, Impress and VTR Sport. We ordered a VTR Sport, which is basically a MAX.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

When do you think it will arrive?

[@PhilipMK701]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland We have no idea, but around September-November.

[@arklowdashcam5155]

There’s a lot to like about this car. It’s got some nice little touches and it’s been designed very well. Not sure about the small steering wheel though. Looks great in grey and black.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

I think grey and black will be the best seller. A very stylish colour combo and looks expensive too

[@arklowdashcam5155]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland Totally agree with you there. If you took the badges off that car, you’d swear it was a Volvo. Great review as always Derek, very informative!

[@mrmawson2438]

Cheers mate it's not a bad car

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Not bad at all

[@Worfedia]

Blue with white roof - very French ^^ England here - great review as always

[@avtomad722]

Watching from Norway, like it a 90%, I was holding out for the new FIAT Panda and just that realise it'll be a reformed version of this, a bit sad as ingenuity is dead in automotibe design, it's no doubt a good car, but just doesn't set the world on fire

[@80y3r9]

Interesting isn't it, at some point why would you buy a new one... Motor will be fine and my phone will show me TV, I can see cars not needing to be replaced as often

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Oh yes, the electric FIAT Panda

[@knudjepsen420]

Hello from Denmark, I am waiting for the Renault 5 but this citroën is nr 2 on my list. We have 2 cars, a Renault clio, and a Seat Toledo, the new model. If we just wanted to have one car I think the Renault 5 will be the choice, but I think the citroën for the short daylight use and keep our fantastic Seat to the longer trip will be fine. Look forward to your tests. You are doing it so well.

[@PaulMeier-cu3ds]

Sub €25k cars are really important for EV take up so thank you for this preview. I would really like to see this reviewed on one of your coast to coast runs where I am guessing you will have to stop to recharge.

[@ThorRavnsborg]

I like the blue/white colour combination and the car generally has a lot going for it. If it had a bit more legroom in the back and I wasn't optically allergic to piano black plastic I would most likely buy one. I guess I'll have to wait for the Opel/Vauxhall Frontera if my next car is going to be from PSA Group.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

I'm looking forward to driving that one!

[@ThorRavnsborg]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland Me too. And the KIA EV3 as well by the way. Currently the Frontera and the EV3 are the top candidates for becoming my next daily driver to haul the family around in. Both roomy and practical for their size. And hopefully also competitively priced.

[@grahamcastle8189]

Good attempt by Stellantis at affordable EV. Rear space limited by hybrid ICE chassis (stellantis still hedging it bets on EVs). Battery cooling/heating all important for battery longevity, does it have any? Needs a heat pump for me as i live in North Scotland. Warrany?, If only three years then very poor by modern standards. Insurance group? Cost of servicing? Chinese EVs still look better value in my opinion.

[@alunhoskins4513]

I have a C3 petrol here in Ireland which has the usual Citroën 5 year unlimited mileage warranty. Not sure if it’s the same for their EV’s? I haven’t checked but I would imagine it would/should be.

[@rolandtalassinos2037]

En France c'est garantie totale 2 ans et batterie garantie 8ans ou 160000 kilomètres

[@stephen546]

In the UK we get 3 years on the car and on the battery it'll be 8 years. There's no heat pump or battery heater, but certain to get battery cooling

[@stephen546]

Rear space is not limited because it uses a platform that can take a combustion engine...it's because it's a small car. The rear seat will have been designed for children

[@80y3r9]

Love these slower electric motors, i dont want to be paying 2k/yr for a 20k car because its faster than a Porsche

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Nobody really needs all the speed

[@arklowdashcam5155]

@@NevoEVReviewIrelandNot unless you’re Tom Cruise in Top Gun!

[@kiae-nirodiariesencore4270]

Thanks for a great review of this car which at the price is sticking it to the Chinese brands. I live in France so expect to see these coming onto the road soon.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

You're very welcome. I'm looking forward to seeing them on the roads of Ireland too

[@gamertrojan4038]

Hmm nice looking car, fancy the blue or white with black top. Is that price with or without gov grants? With the Dacia expected to be sub 20k, wonder if a drive off will show if the extra is worth it for this.

[@edwardsjohnpaul]

As range seems to be the #1, #2, and #3 thing so many people are concerned about when considering an EV, why aren't tyres skinnier, why isn't the body aerodynamic, why aren't there roll-up windows, why is there any "air conditioner" at all? Why isn't more effort put into solar panels on every flat surface? Where's the "spartan" version of every one of these models? Because that would interest me a lot more than decorative "chevrons".

[@michaelfitzgerald2240]

Hi Derek. I suppose it’s standard cruise control only? Not adaptive?

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Correct 😔

[@deltajohnny]

What a pity... The new R5 will have more equipment 😉

[@michaelfitzgerald2240]

@@NevoEVReviewIrelandThat’s a shame.

[@ISuperTed]

As an e208 driver (company car) I’ll definitely have a good look at one of these when my lease comes up for renewal. It looks similar sized to the Peugeot but a bit more basic with slightly less range. My e208 does about 15-17 KWh per 100km in the real world So I doubt 12-13 you’re getting on the test will be real life. Against that it’s £10k cheaper! Do like the Blue colour but the Silver/Grey looks nice too. Let’s hope they keep them under £25k here in the UK, otherwise it’s nudging into MG4 territory. Now if they could do a sub £20k stripped out version it would be very popular and make the Dacia Spring look dated already.

[@user-iz8hk1ww7i]

The price is great but not even this will persuade me back to the Citroen brand. I drive an electric car in a mainly urban setting but can confidently do long distance motorway/country driving occasionally without the fear of range anxiety. I guess, the Citroen e3's 199 miles range, from experience will be severely reduced in winter without a heat pump. I know the Kia EV 3 is targeting a different customer base, but it seems a so much more complete vehicle with a range of 300 miles plus. If the price is competitive, I'd go for the Kia EV3. A great review though. Thank you.

[@nealy2815]

Pricing will be key Derek.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

100%

[@user-nm3ew7nk5u]

Will it be coming out as a hybrid model ? ?

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

I think so. I know there's a petrol version for sure

[@stephen546]

The C4 Cactus had 1 hydraulic cushions for years and all of the current C4, C5 and a few other do too

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

1st B segment car

[@happysporran]

An attractive car, hopefully they'll keep a price equivalence for the uk...but I suspect not!

[@forrmol]

Always the Max version on testing. " You" version will not let you put winter pack on. Rumänien

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Noted

[@Floh2802]

The previous C3 did look quite interesting and stylish with a Citroen quirkiness you expect. This one does look quite a bit more dull, even the slightly fun colors dont help in my opinion. Citroen regained some of their quirkiness of the 1960 to the 1980s in the 2000s and 2010s, it seems like its slowly waining again unfortunately, looking at this very safe design.

[@desobrien7357]

Interesting. Another car for the not so rich. 300km range should suit most. Thanks Derek Des

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Plenty for the majority Des!

[@NicholasColdingDK]

I'm from Denmark.

[@cbb8323]

In Denmark, there will be no option for getting adaptive cruise control.....here in 2024 it will be a no go for me

[@mrmawson2438]

Hello mate

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Evening

[@whatnow9653]

e C3 Aircross anytime soon?

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Coming very soon I'm told!

[@80y3r9]

Hmm feench flag decals, hope the french greet that as enthusiasticly as the Italians

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

True, made in Slovakia so I wonder if there's any issue there?

[@thetad1242]

Watching from South Africa and this won't be coming anytime soon.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Thanks for the comment and sorry to hear this 😞

[@mrmawson2438]

UK me

[@FiletCris]

bro i am from norway, i am looking for a used car... but the prices are insane, 10 year old car with 150.000km and they still want 17.000 euros.... i can get this one brand new for just 4000euros more... wtf.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Sorry to hear this but big demand for sure. Any chance to import?

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

@@FiletCris can you not import a car from the EU. Nearly new Kia soul ev are now about 20k EUR in Germany

[@xWood4000]

I really hope they'll have a heatpump at least in cold climates

[@verboseEV]

No ACC is a dealbreaker, plus good used cars exist now (imagine this car in 2021) so the price is not that important anymore. You can get an ID3 1st Max for less...

[@user-ec7dc7hh9o]

That front looks like it is an enlarged steelcap work boot. It is a bit too boring and utilitarian looking. Some people may like that sort of thing but it is not unusual for car makers to let buyers decide. Some customers want conventional looking cars and others look for sleeker designs.

[@toyotaprius79]

I'm all for more affordable EVs, which is why I'm not letting the ëC3 off the hook, even as a Citroën-phile and EV head. This car is ultimately an Indian market crossover that has been in production for a few years now, with a cheaper 29kWh LFP battery, and a newly revealed 7 seater Spacetourer; neither of which is available in the European market for at least 18 more months at best. The mind boggles why we're grasping for actual affordable EVs while the EU Commission/Germany are handwringing over cheaper and more competitive EVs from China.

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

I hear you. It's going to be an interesting space over the coming months

[@toyotaprius79]

@@NevoEVReviewIreland The next few months will stretch will into 2026/27 at the current pace. VW and Renault fell out of their joint A segment EV development. It would seem that the ëC3 and variants will be dominant player for some time. With the Dacia Spring and VW eUP (and yet to be ID2) being its only competition so far. **Cough cough** BYD Seagull **cough** Obviously the next Fiat Panda is going to be based on this platform, but not the 500e platform which... ??? Irks me

[@paulclark2111]

nice to see smaller cars, good price but for me sadly so ugly.

[@MarkTrain-hw2xt]

Watching from USA, land of negative misleading EV nonsense, really would like to see small affordable EV's here.....

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

I hear this a lot. Someone has to at least try one model and see if the demand is there

[@x.kasiouris5503]

Is it me or they made it uglier?

[@Mpl3564]

They made it uglier. Much more than the previous generation that was already ugly.

[@x.kasiouris5503]

@Mpl3564 lik the previous had an certain ugly appeal from the front back was shit but front some times looked cool, I considered getting 208 till I realized how bad 1.2 puretech with a turbo is so I went for the more conservative and practical Skoda Fabia in Black metallic it's fucking great

[@Mpl3564]

Yep. I went to the Fiesta that will be discontinued because of this f**king SUV/crossover fashion.

[@x.kasiouris5503]

@@Mpl3564 ford discontinuing the Fieasta is a fucking suicide move in Europe I guess they bet everything on Puma and Focus, I considered fiesta aswell but Fabia got me, the fiesta gap will be taken completely by i20 now I also fucing hate SUV's man they are driven by fools, they take too much space and they are just meh in most cases and especially the one sin the US are beaten medium sized European cars

[@runcycleskixc]

"a zero star. In a new Global NCAP crash test result the Citroën ë-C3 scores a zero star adult occupant rating and just one star for child occupant safety." Well done.

[@80y3r9]

Too tall, looks cheap like a Chinese knock off

[@NevoEVReviewIreland]

Unfortunately people want tall/SUV