The next-generation Citroën C3 will arrive early next year as a spiritual successor to the 2CV, having been developed to bring electric motoring to the masses. The all-new ë-C3 will cost just €23,300 at launch, comfortably undercutting all but the cheapest Chinese alternatives on the continent. Autocar understands UK pricing will start between £22,000 and £23,000 – significantly less than the £25,490 BYD Dolphin, the cheapest EV currently available in the market.
To ensure the ë-C3 remains usable on longer journeys, it is capable of rapid charging at rates of up to 100kW, enabling a 20-80% charge in 26 minutes. Ride comfort was a priority for the ë-C3 , so it features Citroën’s Advanced Comfort hydraulic bump stops. Straight-line performance is comparable to that of the current petrol C3. A single motor pushes 111bhp through the front wheels, allowing the ë-C3 to dispatch the 0-62mph sprint in around 11.0sec. Its top speed is 84mph.