Citroën e-C3 Aircross Extended Range

Overview

Get ready for a potential shake-up in the affordable EV space! The 2025 Citroën e-C3 Extended Range is the French automaker's plucky answer to expensive electric cars. Designed as a practical, comfort-focused crossover, this trim prioritizes maximizing your miles without breaking the bank. While not officially sold in the US, its aggressive European pricing suggests it could land well under $30,000 if it ever crosses the pond. It ditches raw power for real-world usability, packing clever design and a bigger battery into a compact, city-friendly package that punches well above its weight.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, everything about the e-C3 is brand new. It marks a complete reinvention, moving from a traditional hatchback to a stylish, small SUV built on Stellantis's new "Smart Car" platform. This ground-up redesign is electric-first, with the Extended Range trim being a key new offering for those needing more adventure between charges. It introduces Citroën's bold new design language, featuring a boxier, more assertive stance and the brand’s retro-inspired logo. This isn't just an update; it's a whole new chapter for the C3 nameplate.

Design & Exterior

The e-C3 Extended Range boasts a funky, upright crossover design that's a world away from its predecessor. It’s got a tough, modern look with distinctive vertical LED lighting signatures and a tall, confident stance. The design prioritizes practicality, but it’s packed with French flair. It measures a tidy 173 inches long, 70.7 inches wide, and 65.4 inches tall, giving it a compact footprint that’s perfect for navigating tight city streets and parking spots. This trim keeps things simple and stylish, focusing on a clean, rugged aesthetic over unnecessary flash.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the e-C3 features Citroën’s “C-Zen Lounge,” a minimalist and comfortable cabin. You view a slim digital driver's display over the small steering wheel, while a crisp 10.25-inch central touchscreen handles infotainment with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Passenger space is surprisingly generous for a small car, with seating for five. Cargo room is a highlight, offering a solid 16.2 cubic feet in the trunk. Fold the rear seats down, and that space balloons to a massive 56.5 cubic feet, though there is no frunk for extra storage.

Performance & Driving Experience

This EV is all about comfort, not blistering speed. With a single front-mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor producing 111 horsepower and 92 lb-ft of torque, the front-wheel-drive e-C3 Extended Range isn't a stoplight rocket, taking a leisurely 12.5 seconds to hit 60 mph. Instead, it delivers a smooth, quiet, and exceptionally comfortable ride thanks to Citroën's Advanced Comfort hydraulic cushion suspension, which soaks up bumps like a much more expensive car. It’s the perfect companion for relaxed commuting and bumpy city roads, delivering a true "magic carpet ride" experience.

Range, Battery & Charging

The Extended Range trim is equipped with a 53.5 kWh usable battery pack, delivering a Green Cars Compare calculated 'real-world' range estimate of 213 miles. It's an efficient little machine, achieving around 3.98 mi/kWh. At home on a Level 2 charger, its 7.4 kW on-board charger can replenish the battery overnight. On the road, it supports DC fast charging at up to 100 kW, allowing it to juice up from 20% to 80% in about 30 minutes. While European models use a CCS Type 2 port, a US version would feature a CCS Type 1 connector.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While the 2025 e-C3 has not yet been rated by the NHTSA or Euro NCAP, it comes equipped with a solid baseline of modern safety tech. Standard features across the range include autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, and driver attention alert. You can expect more advanced systems, such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring, to be available on higher trims or as part of an optional package, ensuring a secure and confident driving experience for you and your passengers.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

If the Citroën e-C3 were to launch in the US, it would likely adopt Stellantis's competitive warranty package. This would probably include a basic bumper-to-bumper warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles. Critically for an EV, the battery and electric drivetrain would be covered by a more extensive warranty, typically lasting 8 years or 100,000 miles, which includes a guarantee against significant battery degradation. Details on complimentary maintenance would be confirmed upon a potential US market release, but reliability is expected to be strong given the simple, proven electric powertrain components.