Global EV Comparison: Citroën e-C3 Urban Range vs BYD Dolphin Active vs Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh
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General Info
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range | BYD Dolphin Active | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Slovakia | China | China |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €20990 | €29990 | €23400 |
| GCC Score | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range | BYD Dolphin Active | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 212 km | 340 km | 310 km |
| Range (GCC) | 180 km | 289 km | 264 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 30 kWh | 46 kWh | 42.3 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 29.8 kWh | 44.9 kWh | 40 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km | 15.2 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.04 km/kWh | 6.44 km/kWh | 6.6 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.1 | 6.2 | 6.1 |
Charging
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range | BYD Dolphin Active | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.4 kW | 7 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 30 kW | 65 kW | 88 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
Performance
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range | BYD Dolphin Active | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 83 kW | 70 kW | 70 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 111 hp | 94 hp | 94 hp |
| Motor Torque | 120 Nm | 180 Nm | 160 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.6 s | 12.3 s | 12.5 s |
| Top Speed | 125 km/h | 150 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Performance Score | 1.8 | 2 | 1.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range | BYD Dolphin Active | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4015 mm | 4290 mm | 4020 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1813 mm | 2012 mm | 1810 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1755 mm | 1770 mm | - Width (w/o Mirrors) |
| Height | 1577 mm | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2700 mm | 2663 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Urban Range | BYD Dolphin Active | Dongfeng Box 42.3 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1413 kg | 1506 kg | 1430 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 310 l | 345 l | 326 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1200 l | 1310 l | 945 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
