2025 Citroën ë-C3

Electric Hatchback · Electric · FWD

69/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a electric hatchback is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	Electric
Horsepower	113 hp
Torque	92 lb-ft
0–60 mph	10.8 sec
Top speed	84 mph
Drivetrain	FWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	111 mpg (116 city / 107 hwy)
Range	240 miles
MSRP	$25,400
Body style	Electric Hatchback

The verdict

What's good

One of the most affordable electric cars available in any market
Citroen's comfort-focused suspension makes it exceptionally smooth in cities
Practical hatchback packaging fits 4 adults without sacrificing boot space
Low home charging cost suits buyers with overnight electricity tariffs

What's not

NCAP safety rating is below class average for an EV
Range of 240 miles is limited — highway trips need careful planning
Top speed cap restricts use on high-speed motorways in some countries
Resale value for entry-level EVs with modest range tends to depreciate faster

The engine

Electric

Single-Motor Electric

Tuned for comfort over outright pace, Citroën's electric models offer smooth, effortless urban torque in keeping with the brand's long obsession with a soft, cosseting ride.

The newest ë-C3 and its derivatives sit on Stellantis' cost-focused 'Smart Car' platform, an evolution of the Common Modular Platform engineered to make affordable EVs viable in Europe.

The ë-C3 was launched as one of Europe's first genuinely affordable electric cars, deliberately undercutting the segment on price.
Its motor and battery hardware is shared with Peugeot, Opel/Vauxhall and Fiat siblings built on the same Stellantis architecture.
The Smart Car platform is slated to underpin around seven different Stellantis models, spreading development costs across brands.

See the rest in AutoVault

The six sub-scores behind the 69 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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