2025 Citroen e-C3 Aircross interior, design and features review

17 November 2024

What is it?

The Citroen e-C3 is the new electric version of the well-known C3 Aircross. This is a big deal for Citroen as the C3 accounts for 30% of its sales worldwide, so making an electric version of the SUV version of its best-seller is key to the company's strategy going forward.

The e-C3 Aircross is a compact, city-friendly SUV. And it's considerably longer and taller than its non-Aircross sibling too. It's not just sitting higher on the road.

Currently, the car comes in just one configuration with a 44 kWh battery and a front-mounted 113 hp electric motor. Citroen tried to keep it as simple as possible, hence streamlining the lineup.

The trim levels, on the other hand, are three. You can choose between You, Plus and Max. Each one is quite affordable and the Aircross starts at €26,490, which is a bit more expensive than the standard e-C3 that can be had for €23,300.

Who is it for?

The e-C3 is built for intracity trips - it's compact, but surprisingly spacious and practical inside. And the Aircross even more so. The 44 kWh battery, provides just enough range to take the car outside the city limits, but is not really suited for long trips.

If you like the e-C3 as a whole but find it a bit too small, then the Aircross will likely fit your criteria. The SUV option is longer, taller, has higher clearance and as a result provides more spacious cabin and some extra boot capacity over the standard e-C3.

Give me the technical stuff

Citroen e-C3 Aircross at a glance:

• Dimensions: 173 inches x 70.7 inches x 64.3 inches, 105.1 inches wheelbase.
• Drivetrains available: 44 kWh - FWD 83 kW (113 hp), 89 lb-ft
• Charging: 100 kW CCS, 20-80% in 26 min.
• Range: 188 miles, WLTP
• Weight: 3,122 lb
• Trunk: EU: 460 l, no frunk

What's great about it?

As we already mentioned, the e-C3 Aircross is a simple car, and we mean that in a good way. The automaker didn't try to complicate things unneccesarily when going electric. It's a cheap electric car that gets the job the job done and that's all there is to it.

However, Citroen e-C3 Aircross excells in one key area - comfort. For a small car like this one, it's rather impressive how spacious it feels inside. There's plenty of legroom at the back, while the front gives you the feeling of driving a much bigger vehicle.

The dashboard and the door handles are covered in fabric, giving the interior a more comfy feel.

More importantly, all e-C3 Aircross trims come with the company's advanced comfort suspension system that perfectly handles potholes and uneven roads. It gives you the feeling of driving a much more expensive vehicle. Due to the longer wheelbase compared to the e-C3, the Aircross offers an even comfier ride.

The absence of an advanced infotainment system in the standard You trim is a non-issue if you have a smartphone. And who doesn't these days? There's a handy phone holder and a USB-C connector on the dashboard so once you connect to the vehicle, you can control certain features using your mobile phone.

What's not that good?

The price of the e-C3 makes us more lenient than usual. However, the tiny steering wheel wouldn't have saved that much and the infotainment screen just feels like a tablet from the early 2010s.

There's also no heat pump for the battery on either trim. So if you are living in an area with cooler climate, you will see a loss in battery efficiency. We firmly believe that this should be a standard for all EVs.

Which version to get?

The e-C3 Aircross comes in three trims - You, Plus and Max. The You €26,490 trim is pretty bare-bones as it doesn't have an automatic AC, it has a smaller 7-inch infotainment screen, halogen headlights and basic comfort features. But €3,000 to get the Plus variant and you get a rear-parking camera instead of sensors, automatic AC, automatic LED headlights, a bigger 10.3-inch screen with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay support and you can choose between 5 and 7-seat options. Moreover, the front seats and the wheel are heated.

That's a pretty good value for €3,000, so we suggest taking the Plus trim at the very least. The Max adds €2,000 more to the total cost but offers more modest upgrade in comparison.