Citroen e-C3 Aircross Boosts Range and Affordability

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The Citroen e-C3 Aircross is about to get even better, with a longer-range version set to arrive in Citroen showrooms in September. The new model features a 54kWh battery, giving it a range of up to 249 miles on a single charge. This significant upgrade in range is made possible by the new battery, which also retains the same 100kW maximum charging speed, allowing for a quick recharge of 20 to 80 per cent in just 28 minutes. The added range and charging speed come at a price increase of £1,900, but the e-C3 Aircross remains a great value option, especially with the Electric Car Grant discounted by £1,500.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Citroen e-C3 Aircross Extended Range model now features a 54kWh battery, increasing its range to up to 249 miles on a single charge.
  • The new battery retains the same 100kW maximum charging speed, allowing for a quick recharge of 20 to 80 per cent in 28 minutes.
  • The Extended Range model will be priced at £23,495, including the £1,500 Electric Car Grant, and will be available in Citroen showrooms in September.
  • The e-C3 Aircross features a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reversing camera, Citroën Head-Up Display, and a compact steering wheel.
  • MAX models add level add front and rear parking sensors, a heated acoustic windscreen, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats, and wireless smartphone charging.

Statistics:

  • The new Citroen e-C3 Aircross Extended Range model has a range of up to 249 miles on a single charge.
  • The SEAT Leon e-Hybrid has a range of 189 miles, competing with the e-C3 Aircross for electric range.
  • The £1,500 Electric Car Grant is available for the e-C3 Aircross, making it more affordable for customers.
  • The Citroen e-C3 Aircross Extended Range model will be priced at £23,495, including the £1,500 Electric Car Grant.
  • The e-C3 Aircross features a 54kWh battery, representing an increase of 10kWh compared to the Standard Range model.

Sources:

  • "Citroen has been the first car maker to benefit from the Electric Car Grant, with £1,500 off its range of electric cars." [1]
  • "Next into Citroen showrooms in September will be the e-C3 Aircross, a more spacious version of the e-C3 with a bit of SUV attitude, and the Electric Car Grant will apply to that model, too." [2]
  • "The range now starts at £21,595 for the Standard Range Plus model or £23,495 for the Extended Range version -- both prices include the government-provided discount." [3]
  • "All e-C3 Aircross models get a 10.25-inch touchscreen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reversing camera, Citroën Head-Up Display and a compact steering wheel." [4]

References:

[1] Steve Fowler - "Think electric cars are expensive? My new EV costs me less than a couple of posh coffees a day"

[2] Steve Fowler - "Citroen e-C3 Aircross review: All-electric Family SUV That Offers Great Value"

[3] Steve Fowler - "Citroen e-C3 review: Cheap family EV is perfect for British roads"

[4] Steve Fowler - "Citroen e-C3 Aircross review: All-electric Family SUV That Offers Great Value"