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Citroen E-C3 Electric Hatchback 83kW Plus 44kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Plus
Price	£22,085
Battery Capacity	44
Engine Power - BHP	113
Acceleration	10.4
Top Speed	82 mph
Length	4015 mm
Width	1813 mm
Height	1577 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	310 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1416 kg

Driver Convenience

1x USB-C connection on dashboard
1x USB-C fast charge in row 2
1x USB-C fast charge on high console
Active lane departure warning system
Citroen connect box emergency and assistance system
Connected services
Cruise control + speed limiter
e-toggle gear selector
eCall emergency call system
Electric power steering
Exterior temperature display
Head up Display
Multi function trip computer
Rear parking sensors

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Advanced comfort suspension with progressive hydraulic cushions
Fast charging DC 100kW
Mode 3 charging cable - Monophase 7kW - 6metres
Remote charging

Entertainment

DAB digital radio, 6 loudspeakers, 10.25" capacitive touchscreen, wireless mirror screen includes apple carplay/android auto and bluetooth

Exterior Features

3D rear light signature
Automatic activation of hazard warning lights
Automatic headlights
Black roof bars
Black wheel arch extensions
Body colour bumpers
Electric front power windows with auto up/down for the driver and auto down for passenger
Electric rear power windows
Electrically heated, folding and adjustable external rear view mirrors
Front and rear skid plates in grey
Front intermittent wipers
Gloss black exterior door handles
Gloss black finish B and C pillar
Gloss black rear view mirror caps
Heated rear window
Intelligent beam headlights
LED daytime running lights
LED headlights with electric levelling
LED third brake light
Rear roof spoiler
Rear side wing doors
Standard day night switchable interior rear view mirror
Tinted side windows
Turn indicators integrated into rear view mirrors

Interior Features

1 litre bottle storage in front and rear door pockets
1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seat
12V socket on console
4x anchoring rings on boot
Advanced comfort front and rear seats
Bag support hook in boot
Central storage with 2 cupholders
Chrome effect interior door handles
Closed glove box
Cloth upholstery
Driver and passenger's sun visor with courtesy mirror
Driver's seat height adjustment
Fixed boot light
Front seats adjustable with forward back slide and adjustable backrest
Height adjustable front head restraints
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
High console with armrest and closed storage
ISOFIX mounting on outer rear seats with top tether and labels indicating fixing points
Leather effect steering wheel with gloss black and chrome elements and integrated audio/telephone/cruise control/speed limit controls
LED front lighting panel with map reading lights
Manual air conditioning
Map pockets in back of driver and front passenger seats with additional pocket for smartphone storage
Padded fabric armrests in front and rear doors with labels
Parcel shelf
Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
Single front passenger seat
Three rear headrests

Packs

Safety pack - C3 Plus and Max
Visibility pack - C3 Plus and Max

Passive Safety

ABS
Child locks on rear doors
Driver and front passenger seatbelts with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiters
Driver's airbag
Electric parking brake
ESP with anti skid system
Front passenger airbag
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front side airbags + front/rear curtain airbags
Hill start assist
Mono-tone horn
Three rear 3-point seatbelts
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Automatic door and boot locking with automatic unlocking in case of impact
AVAS Approaching vehicle alert system
Central locking with deadlocks
Connected anti theft alarm (Volumetric and perimetric with tilt sensor)
Immobiliser
Remote control central locking with 1x plip key and 1x non plip key

Trim

2 side air vents and 2 central air vents on dashboard
Grey decor on dasbhboard
Grey decor on front doors

Wheels

17" Atacamite diamond cut bi-tone alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	44
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1314
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	20-80
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	1.8
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	250
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	20-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	7.4
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	26
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	20-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	100
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	100
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	26.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	27.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	26.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	2.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	2.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	2.3
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	449
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	324
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH	319
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL	320
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	279
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	201
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH	198
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL	199

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	24E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	16000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.4
Engine Power - BHP	113
Engine Torque - NM	125
Engine Torque - RPM	5270
Top Speed	82 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/50 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/50 R17
Wheel Style	ATACAMITE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1577 mm
Length	4015 mm
Wheelbase	2540 mm
Width	1813 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2017 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	1910 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1188 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	310 l
Max. Loading Weight	494 kg
Max. Roof Load	70
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	550
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	550
Minimum Kerbweight	1416 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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