Technological advances are making once expensive products more affordable. Electric vehicles are a great example of this. After the success of affordable EV models from China, Stellantis, the third-largest automaker in the world, will unveil its first affordable European-made EV in mid-October. The new Citroen e-C3 will have a range of 320 kilometers and a fast-charging capability of 57 minutes. Here are the details…

Stellantis to Unveil Citroen e-C3, First Affordable European-Made EV

Stellantis will unveil its first European-made affordable electric vehicle, the Citroen e-C3, in mid-October. The car will be priced under €25,000, making it a direct competitor to Chinese-made EVs such as the Renault Dacia Spring and the MG ZS EV. The e-C3 will be based on Stellantis’ “smart car” architecture, which is also used for the Citroen C3 Aircross and the Peugeot 208. The car will have a range of 300 kilometers (186 miles) and will be available in both hatchback and SUV body styles.

Stellantis is hoping to sell 50,000 of its new electric vehicle, the e-C3, per year in Europe. The car will be assembled in Slovakia and will launch in early 2024. The arrival of the e-C3 is a sign that Stellantis is serious about increasing its presence in the electric vehicle market. The company has already announced plans to invest €30 billion in electrification by 2025.

The European electric vehicle market is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. The European Union has set a goal of banning the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2035. This is expected to create a major opportunity for automakers that are able to produce affordable electric cars.

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French car manufacturer Citroën started production of its portable little electric car called Ami this year. The company started marketing the car in June 2020 and it is now available in some parts of Europe but not in the UK.

There are indications that Citreon may soon bring the Ami to the Chinese market. According to a Weibo user, the electric car was spotted on the streets of Wuhan recently. apparently being test run. The wheels and body have bright red paint. This car was released in Europe this month and was previously a Citroen concept car.

The Citroen Ami body has a large area of ​​light-transmitting glass, as well as a panoramic glass sunroof to ensure a good sightline. The car is rated for two people. The control method is similar to that of a normal car. The interior is very simple and there is no separate trunk, but there is storage space behind the seats in the car.

In terms of power, this car is equipped with a 6kW motor and a 5.5kWh battery pack. It has a maximum speed of 45km/h and a maximum cruising range of 70km. It is positioned for short-distance commuting or car rental in cities. The Citroen Ami has a body length of only 2.4 meters and a weight of 485kg. The car can be driven without a driver’s license in Europe. It can be driven by a 14 years-old in France and a 15-year-old in Germany. As a minimalist transportation tool, the design of the car embodies the concept of free travel. The color of the car can be customized, which is very lively.

The car is also equipped with a charging cable and can be charged using 220V city power. The battery pack and be charged fully in about 3 hours. It is also compatible with electric vehicle charging stations. The current price of the electric car in Europe is only 6,000 pounds ( around 53,000 yuan).

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