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.
In comparison, the Tesla Model Y Performance officially made its debut in 2025. It is powered by a 82.1 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 580 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces All-Wheel Drive 461 kW (627 hp), enabling an acceleration of 3.5 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 62000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Release date | 2025 | 2025 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 83 kW (113 hp) | All-Wheel Drive 461 kW (627 hp) |
| Torque | 125 Nm (92 lb-ft) | - |
| Acceleration | 12.9 sec 0-100 km/h | 3.5 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 145 km/h (90 mph) | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 44 kWh usable | 82.1 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Air-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (400V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM (400V type) |
| Driving range | 306 km | 580 km |
| Consumption | 18.1 kWh/100 km | 16.2 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 |
| Charging station | CCS 100 kW max, 20-80% in 26 min | Supercharger 250 kW max |
| Additional | - | CCS 250 kW max |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door hatchback, 5/7 seats | 5 door, SUV, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4395 x 1795 x 1660 mm (173.0 x 70.7 x 65.4 in) | 4790 x 1982 x 1624 mm (188.6 x 78.0 x 63.9 in) |
| Weight | 1504 kg unladen, 2030 kg gross | 2108 kg unladen |
| Wheels size | R16, R17 | R19, R20 |
| Trunk volume | 330 l, 1600 l max | 854 l, 2130 l max |
| Front trunk | No | Yes |
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Display
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| Center screen | 10.25" touchscreen | 16" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | Yes | No |
| Head-up display | Yes | No |
| Various | - | 8" rear passengers touchscreen display |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated front seats | Heated and ventilated/cooled front seats, power recline heated rear seats, heated third row seats |
| Roof | No glass roof | All-glass roof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, reversing camera | Front, side, rear cameras, Parking Assist |
| Connectivity | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | - |
| Miscellaneous | - | Electric-powered frunk, hands-free trunk |
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Safety
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| Airbags | 6 airbags: side airbags, front, head airbag system | 8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags |
| Driving aids | Front/rear cameras. Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Safety Brake, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Assist, Speed sign recognition, Blind spot detection | Front facing camera in the bumper, Blind Spot Monitoring, Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control |
| Self drive | - | Front facing camera in the bumper, Blind Spot Monitoring, Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control |
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Misc
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| Price | 26000 USD | 62000 USD |