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Model
Citroën ë-C3
Citroën ë-C3
BYD Seagull 38kWh
BYD Seagull 38kWh
Starting price £21,990 Unknown
Body type Hatchback Hatchback
World premiere Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Delivery start May 2024 May 2023
Model status Announced In production
WLTP range 326 km (203 miles)
WLTP consumption 13.50 kWh/100km(4.6 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 16.4 kWh/100km(3.8 mi/kWh )
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range 405 km (252 miles)
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 15 kWh/100km(4.1 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 220 km (137 miles) 247 km (154 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 18 kWh/100km(3.5 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 191 km (119 miles) 206 km (128 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 24 kWh/100km(2.6 mi/kWh ) 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 183 km (114 miles) 195 km (121 miles)
Top speed 135 kph (84 mph) 130 kph (81 mph)
Peak power 83 kW (112.8 hp / 111.3 bhp) 55 kW (74.8 hp / 73.8 bhp)
Electrical torque output 120 nm (88.6 ft-lb) 135 nm (99.6 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 11 s 13 s
Drive type FWD FWD
Motor setup One motor front axle One motor front axle
Motor technology PMSM
Front brake type Floating caliper disc Fixed caliper disc
Rear brake type Drum brake Floating caliper disc
Front disc diameter
Rear disc diameter Drum brake
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Drum brake Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Creep
Lift-up-regen levels brake / cruise
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (MacPherson front / Torsion beam rear) 1 (Standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Torsion beam Torsion beam
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 163 mm (6.42") 150 mm (5.91")
Length 4015 mm (158.1") 3780 mm (148.8")
Height 1577 mm (62.1") 1540 mm (60.6")
Width excluding mirrors 1755 mm (69.1") 1715 mm (67.5")
Width including mirrors 1813 mm (71.4") mm (")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area Unknown / Unknown Unknown / Unknown
Wheelbase 2540 mm (100.0") 2500 mm (98.4")
Turning circle 10.9 meter (429.1") 9.9 meter (389.8")
Curb weight 1416 kg (3121.7 lbs) 1240 kg (2733.7 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 1910 kg (4210.8 lbs) 1550 kg (3417.2 lbs)
Max roof cargo 75 kg (165.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 494 kg (1089.1 lbs) 310 kg (683.4 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 550 kg (1212.5 lbs) N/A
Trunk capacity 310 liter (10.9 cu-ft) 300 liter (10.6 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1200 liter (42.4 cu-ft) 900 liter (31.8 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with limited buttons
Head-up display Not Available Not Available
Voice control Standard feature Not Available
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display No Yes 7"
Infotainment screen No Yes 10.1"
In-car navigation Optional feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Optional feature Not Available
Android Auto support Optional feature Not Available
Map provider TomTom AutoNavi
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes
Satellite image map Unknown Unknown
Voice controlled Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Not Available
Cornering lights Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Optional feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Not Available Not Available
Exit warning Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Optional feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Not Available
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
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Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Rear center
 		—
Radar sensors
  • Front
 		—
Lidar sensors — —
ADAS processors
  • Mobileye EyeQ3 — 0.25 TOPS
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Battery gross 45 kWh 38.8 kWh
Battery net 44 kWh 37 kWh
Cathode Materials LFP LFP
Nominal voltage — 403 V
Battery weight — —
Pack configuration — 126s1p
Battery type Prismatic Prismatic
Battery chemistry LFP LFP
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Citroën ë-C3 Charging curve (click for full size) - BYD Seagull 38kWh
Max DC charging 100 kW 40 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 40 m 10 s 1 h 25 m 54 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 26.4 kW 25.8 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 19 m 52 s 1 h 16 m 14 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 29.7 kW 26.2 kW
Charging time 10-80% 25 m 46 s 43 m 7 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 71.7 kW 36.0 kW
Charging time 10-90% 35 m 35 s 53 m 1 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 59.4 kW 33.5 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Not Available
Manual battery heating Standard feature Not Available
Interior category Functional Functional
Interior quality Standard Budget
Console design — Traditional console
Interior design
Standard
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 2
Headliner colours: 1
Standard
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 1
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
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Cup holder First row center console
Seating capacity 5 4
Front seats options 2 (Start, Advanced Comfort) 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A, N/A N/A
Seat depth adjustment Standard feature / Standard feature Standard feature
Seat height adjustment Unknown / Standard feature Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature / Standard feature Standard feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available / Not Available Optional feature
Height adjustable headrest Not Available / Standard feature Not Available
Length adjustable headrest Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Memory Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature / Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 5 4
Wheel options 2 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 205/55R16 / 205/55R16
205/50R17 / 205/50R17
175/55R16 / 175/55R16
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones standard:Car 1-zone:Car
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available
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
Seatbelts
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Mechanical pretensioner
  • Mechanical pretensioner
  • Mechanical pretensioner
Keyless entry Not Available Standard feature
Keyless go Not Available Standard feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Not Available
Alarm system Not Available Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name My Citroën BYD App
Change charging target Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes
Open/close windows No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking No No
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history Yes Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes No