Citroën e-C3 Aircross Extended Range

Overview

The 2025 Citroën e-C3 Aircross muscles into the compact electric SUV scene, aiming to shake things up with practicality and value. The Extended Range trim is the one you want for family adventures, offering more juice for longer trips. Its biggest party trick is the option of seven seats, a rarity in this class, making it a seriously compelling choice for budget-conscious families. With a starting price around €30,690, it's positioned to be a proper game-changer, blending Citroën's signature comfort with zero-emission driving in a versatile, family-friendly package.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the Citroën e-C3 Aircross is a ground-up redesign, making its electric debut on the versatile Stellantis 'Smart Car' platform. This isn't just a facelift; it's a completely new vehicle that's bigger, bolder, and built for the EV era. It introduces Citroën’s new brand identity and an interior focused on a 'lounge-like' experience. The key news is the powertrain itself, with this Extended Range model specifically offering a larger battery for those who need to tackle more than just the school run, marking a major leap forward for the Aircross nameplate.

Design & Exterior

The e-C3 Aircross ditches its predecessor's curvy look for a more assertive, boxy SUV stance that’s properly on-trend. It proudly wears Citroën’s new oval logo and a striking three-segment light signature, giving it a modern and robust face. Its upright profile hints at the spacious interior within. Measuring 4395 mm in length, 1795 mm in width, and 1660 mm in height, it has a commanding presence. Colour-contrasting clips and rugged plastic cladding complete the look, making it clear this crossover is ready for the rough and tumble of family life.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the 'C-Zen Lounge' concept creates a clean, minimalist dashboard, featuring a compact steering wheel and a slick head-up display instead of a traditional instrument cluster. A 10.25-inch central touchscreen handles infotainment, with wireless smartphone mirroring likely standard. Comfort is paramount, thanks to Citroën’s Advanced Comfort seats. The big win is versatility; you can have it as a five-seater or a seven-seater. Cargo space is impressive at 460 litres, swelling to a van-like 1600 litres with the seats down. Just note, there's no frunk for your charging cables.

Performance & Driving Experience

Don't expect to win any drag races; the e-C3 Aircross is all about comfort over outright speed. Its single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) sends 83 kW and 125 Nm of torque to the front wheels, resulting in a relaxed 0-100 km/h time of 13 seconds and a top speed of 143 km/h. The driving experience is pure Citroën, prioritizing a magic carpet ride thanks to the standard-fit Progressive Hydraulic Cushions. It’s designed to soak up bumps effortlessly, making it a supremely comfortable and quiet cruiser for daily duties.

Range, Battery & Charging

The Extended Range model packs a 53.5 kWh usable battery, offering a real-world range of approximately 343 kilometres, a figure calculated by Green Cars Compare. Its efficiency is rated at a solid 6.41 km/kWh. For home charging, the standard 11 kW on-board AC charger replenishes the battery in about five hours. On the road, its CCS Type 2 port accepts up to 100 kW from a DC fast charger, zapping the battery from 20% to 80% in under 30 minutes, getting you back on your journey swiftly.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While official Euro NCAP safety ratings are still pending for this brand-new model, it comes equipped with a solid suite of modern safety tech. All versions get Active Safety Brake, Active Lane Departure Warning, driver attention alert, and speed limit recognition as standard. To get the more advanced kit like adaptive cruise control with stop & go functionality and blind spot monitoring, you’ll likely need to step up to a higher trim level or tick some option boxes. This ensures a reassuring level of protection for you and your passengers on every journey.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

The e-C3 Aircross is expected to come with Citroën's standard European warranty package, providing peace of mind for new owners. This typically includes a 2-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty for the vehicle itself. Crucially for an EV, the high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 160,000 kilometres, whichever comes first, with a guarantee to retain at least 70% of its original capacity. As with most electric cars, maintenance costs should be significantly lower than a petrol or diesel equivalent, thanks to fewer moving parts and no oil changes to worry about.