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.
Conversely, making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Kia EV9 99kWh AWD was announced in March 2023. It is powered by a 99.8 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 512 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces All-Wheel Drive 283 kW (379 hp), enabling an acceleration of 6 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 70000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | 2024 | March 2023 |
| Release date | 2025 | September 2023 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 83 kW (113 hp) | All-Wheel Drive 283 kW (379 hp) |
| Torque | 125 Nm (92 lb-ft) | 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 12.9 sec 0-100 km/h | 6 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 145 km/h (90 mph) | 200 km/h (124 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 44 kWh usable | 99.8 kWh total |
| Battery type | Air-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (400V type) | Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer (800V type) |
| Driving range | 306 km | 512 km |
| Consumption | 18.1 kWh/100 km | 22.3 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 7 kW, Type 2 11 kW |
| Charging station | CCS 100 kW max, 20-80% in 26 min | CCS 235 kW, 10-80% in 25 min |
| Additional | - | Vehicle to load (V2L) 3.6 kW, 230V electrical outlet in the trunk |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door hatchback, 5/7 seats | 5 door SUV, 6/7 seats |
| Dimensions | 4395 x 1795 x 1660 mm (173.0 x 70.7 x 65.4 in) | 5015 x 1980 x 1780 mm (197.4 x 78.0 x 70.1 in) |
| Weight | 1504 kg unladen, 2030 kg gross | 2625 kg unladen, 3190 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R16, R17 | R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk volume | 330 l, 1600 l max | 313 l, 2400 l max |
| Front trunk | No | 52 l |
| Others | - | Digital side mirrors |
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Display
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| Center screen | 10.25" touchscreen | 27" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | Yes | 12.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes, projector type |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats; swivel seats |
| Roof | No glass roof | Glass sunroof, fixed |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Miscellaneous | - | Tri-zone climate control |
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Safety
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| Airbags | 6 airbags: side airbags, front, head airbag system | Airbags: front, side, center, rear, head airbag system, driver's knee airbag |
| Driving aids | Front/rear cameras. Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Safety Brake, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Assist, Speed sign recognition, Blind spot detection | 2 LiDARs, cameras, 12 front/rear sensors. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Junction Turning/Crossing function, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Front/Rear Parking Distance Warning, Safe Exit Assist |
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Misc
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| Price | 26000 USD | 70000 USD |