The Citroen e-C3 Aircross officially made its debut in 2024. It is powered by a 44 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 306 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Front-wheel drive 83 kW (113 hp), enabling an acceleration of 12.9 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 26000 USD.
Shifting focus to the alternative, making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Audi S6 Sportback e-tron was announced in July 2024. It is powered by a 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 675 km. The powertrain configuration delivers All-Wheel Drive 405 kW (551 hp), enabling an acceleration of 3.9 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 100000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | 2024 | July 2024 |
| Release date | 2025 | September 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 83 kW (113 hp) | All-Wheel Drive 405 kW (551 hp) |
| Torque | 125 Nm (92 lb-ft) | 855 Nm (631 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 12.9 sec 0-100 km/h | 3.9 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 145 km/h (90 mph) | 240 km/h (149 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 44 kWh usable | 94.9 kWh usable, 100 kWh total |
| Battery type | Air-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (400V type) | Air-cooled Li-ion (800V type) |
| Driving range | 306 km | 675 km |
| Consumption | 18.1 kWh/100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | No | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 7 kW, 20-80% in 4 hours 10 min ---- Type 2 11 kW, 20-80% in 2 hours 50 min | Type 2 11 kW, 100% in 10 h, Type 2 22 kW |
| Charging station | CCS 100 kW max, 20-80% in 26 min | CCS 270 kW max, 10-80% in 21 min |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door hatchback, 5/7 seats | 5 door Liftback, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4395 x 1795 x 1660 mm (173.0 x 70.7 x 65.4 in) | 4928 x 1923 x 1487 mm (194.0 x 75.7 x 58.5 in) |
| Weight | 1504 kg unladen, 2030 kg gross | 2400 kg unladen, 2870 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R16, R17 | R19,R20,R21 |
| Trunk volume | 330 l, 1600 l max | 502 l, 1330 l max |
| Front trunk | No | 27 l |
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Display
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| Center screen | 10.25" touchscreen | 14.5" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | Yes | 11.9" |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes |
| Various | - | 10.9" front passenger display |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Roof | No glass roof | Panoramic glass sunroof (fixed) with variable light transmission |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, park assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | 6 airbags: side airbags, front, head airbag system | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving aids | Front/rear cameras. Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Safety Brake, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Assist, Speed sign recognition, Blind spot detection | Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Warn and Brake Assist, Pedestrian/cyclists protection, Exit Warning, Rear and Front Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist, Distraction and Drowsiness detection |
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Misc
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| Price | 26000 USD | 100000 USD |