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Model
Citroën ë-C3
Citroën ë-C3
DS 3 E-Tense
DS 3 E-Tense
firefly firefly
firefly firefly
Starting price £21,990 Unknown ~$25,191 (Norway)
Body type Hatchback Crossover Hatchback
World premiere Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Sunday, January 1, 2023 Saturday, December 21, 2024
Delivery start May 2024 April 2023 August 2025
Model status Announced In production In production
WLTP range 326 km (203 miles) 402-396 km (250-246 miles) 330 km (205 miles)
WLTP consumption 13.50 kWh/100km(4.6 mi/kWh ) 12.64-12.83 kWh/100km (4.9-4.8 mi/kWh ) 12.42 kWh/100km(5.0 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 16.4 kWh/100km(3.8 mi/kWh ) 15.4-15.6 kWh/100km (4.0-4.0 mi/kWh ) 14.5 kWh/100km(4.3 mi/kWh )
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range 420 km (261 miles)
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 14.5 kWh/100km(4.3 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 220 km (137 miles) 283 km (176 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 19.5 kWh/100km(3.2 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 191 km (119 miles) 210 km (130 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 24 kWh/100km(2.6 mi/kWh ) 25 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh ) 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 183 km (114 miles) 203 km (126 miles) 205 km (127 miles)
Top speed 135 kph (84 mph) 150 kph (93 mph) 150 kph (93 mph)
Peak power 83 kW (112.8 hp / 111.3 bhp) 115 kW (156.4 hp / 154.2 bhp) 105 kW (142.8 hp / 140.8 bhp)
Electrical torque output 120 nm (88.6 ft-lb) 260 nm (191.9 ft-lb) 200 nm (147.6 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 11 s 9 s 8.1 s
Drive type FWD FWD RWD
Motor setup One motor front axle One motor front axle One motor rear axle
Motor technology PMSM PMSM
Front brake type Floating caliper disc Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Rear brake type Drum brake Drum brake Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 330 mm (12.99")
Rear disc diameter Drum brake Drum brake
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron Cast iron
Rear disc type Drum brake Drum brake Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Creep Creep Roll
Lift-up-regen levels brake / cruise Only one level Light / Standard / Strong
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (MacPherson front / Torsion beam rear) 1 (Standard) 1 (standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Torsion beam Torsion beam Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 163 mm (6.42") 170 mm (6.69") 145 mm (5.71")
Length 4015 mm (158.1") 4118 mm (162.1") 4003 mm (157.6")
Height 1577 mm (62.1") 1534 mm (60.4") 1557 mm (61.3")
Width excluding mirrors 1755 mm (69.1") 1802 mm (70.9") 1885 mm (74.2")
Width including mirrors 1813 mm (71.4") 1988 mm (78.3") 2013 mm (79.3")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area Unknown / Unknown Unknown / Unknown 0.287 / Unknown
Wheelbase 2540 mm (100.0") 2558 mm (100.7") 2615 mm (103.0")
Turning circle 10.9 meter (429.1") 10.7 meter (421.3") 9.4 meter (370.1")
Curb weight 1416 kg (3121.7 lbs) 1550 kg (3417.2 lbs) 1367 kg (3013.7 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 1910 kg (4210.8 lbs) 2008 kg (4426.9 lbs) 1858 kg (4096.2 lbs)
Max roof cargo 75 kg (165.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 494 kg (1089.1 lbs) 458 kg (1009.7 lbs) 491 kg (1082.5 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 550 kg (1212.5 lbs) N/A N/A
Trunk capacity 310 liter (10.9 cu-ft) 350 liter (12.4 cu-ft) 404 liter (14.3 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1200 liter (42.4 cu-ft) 1050 liter (37.1 cu-ft) 1253 liter (44.2 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons
Head-up display Not Available Standard feature Not Available
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display No No Yes 6"
Infotainment screen No No Yes 13.2"
In-car navigation Optional feature Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Optional feature Standard feature Standard feature
Android Auto support Optional feature Standard feature Standard feature
Map provider TomTom HERE AutoNavi
Online map updates Yes Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes Yes
Satellite image map Unknown Yes Unknown
Voice controlled Yes Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Standard feature Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available Standard feature Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Standard feature Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Optional feature Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Optional feature Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Not Available Optional feature Standard feature
Exit warning Not Available Not Available Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Not Available Standard feature
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • Front
  • Rear center
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Rear center
  • Top center windshield
  • Rear center
  • Left front corner
  • Right front corner
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
  • Front
  • Top center windshield
  • On left wing mirror
  • Rear center
  • Center roof over rear window
  • On right wing mirror
  • Left front side
  • Right front side
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Front
 		N/A
Lidar sensors — N/A N/A
ADAS processors
  • Mobileye EyeQ3 — 0.25 TOPS
  • Mobileye EyeQ4 — 2.5 TOPS
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Battery gross 45 kWh 54 kWh 42.1 kWh
Battery net 44 kWh 50.8 kWh 41 kWh
Cathode Materials LFP NMC811 LFP
Nominal voltage — 377 V 358 V
Battery weight — — —
Pack configuration — 102s1p 112s1p
Battery type Prismatic — Cell to Module
Battery chemistry LFP NMC811 LFP
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Citroën ë-C3 Charging curve (click for full size) - DS 3 E-Tense Charging curve (click for full size) - firefly firefly
Max DC charging 100 kW 100 kW 100 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 40 m 10 s 58 m 14 s 1 h 9 m 58 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 26.4 kW 52.3 kW 35.2 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 19 m 52 s 53 m 41 s 1 h 5 m 39 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 29.7 kW 51.1 kW 33.7 kW
Charging time 10-80% 25 m 46 s 29 m 29 s 30 m 30 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 71.7 kW 72.4 kW 56.4 kW
Charging time 10-90% 35 m 35 s 40 m 24 s 40 m 6 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 59.4 kW 60.3 kW 49.1 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Not Available Not Available
Manual battery heating Standard feature Standard feature Not Available
Interior category Functional Minimalistic Minimalistic
Interior quality Standard Premium High quality
Console design — Floating console Floating console
Interior design
Standard
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 2
Headliner colours: 1
Standard
Interior colors: Black Gray
Seat colours: 4
Headliner colours: 1
travertine
Interior colors: Beige
Seat colours: 2
Headliner colours: 1
pine
Interior colors: Green Beige
Seat colours: 2
Headliner colours: 1
plum
Interior colors: Purple Beige
Seat colours: 2
Headliner colours: 1
Obsidian
Interior colors: Black Beige
Seat colours: 2
Headliner colours: 1
Storage
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Door pocket Left rear door
  • Door pocket Right rear door
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Rear armrest storage Second row armrest
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Center console First row center console
Seating capacity 5 5 5
Front seats options 2 (Start, Advanced Comfort) 1 2 (Select, Comfort)
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A, N/A N/A N/A, 6
Seat depth adjustment Standard feature / Standard feature Standard feature, optional electric Standard feature / Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Unknown / Standard feature Standard feature, optional electric Standard feature / Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature / Standard feature Standard feature, optional electric Standard feature / Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available / Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Not Available / Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available / Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available / Not Available
Memory Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available / Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available / Standard feature
Seat ventilation Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available / Standard feature
Massage function Not Available / Not Available Optional feature Not Available / Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature / Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 5 5 6
Wheel options 2 5 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 205/55R16 / 205/55R16
205/50R17 / 205/50R17
215/60R17 / 215/60R17
215/55R18 / 215/55R18
215/50R18 / 215/50R18
Available climate systems 1 1 1
Climate zones standard:Car Single Zone:Driver 1 Zone:1
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available Standard feature
Camping mode Not Available Not Available Standard feature
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Between front seats
  • Left side second row (Optional)
  • Right side second row
Seatbelts
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Mechanical pretensioner
  • Mechanical pretensioner
  • Mechanical pretensioner
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Middle without pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
Keyless entry Not Available Standard feature Standard feature
Keyless go Not Available Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Not Available Not Available
Alarm system Not Available Standard feature Not Available
Dash cam Not Available Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available Not Available
App name My Citroën MyDS NIO
Change charging target Yes Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes Yes
Open/close windows No No Yes
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes Yes
Remote parking No No No
Schedule charging Yes Yes Yes
See driving history Yes No Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes Yes Yes