Citroen E-C3 All Electric is an electric car targeting the dynamic young generation. Compact dimensions, practicality, comfort and connectivity are a combination offered in one vehicle package that also offers customization to express the owner's lifestyle.
After being first introduced at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2023 at ICE BSD City last August, now the French electric car is present in Bandung, West Java.
Appearing with the Citroën C3 Aircross, the E-C3 All Electric is on display at Atrium 23, Paskal Shopping Center, Jl. Pasir Kaliki, Bandung West Java, on 7-12 November 2023.
These two models are present together with other Citroën product lines such as the C3, C5 Aircross and the future Citroën AMI Buggy.
"Today's launch of the New Citroën Ë-C3 all electric confirms our commitment to providing vehicles that support the government's plans to encourage increased use of electric vehicles.
"The use of electric cars is expected to be one solution to the issue of environmental pollution caused by vehicle carbon emissions which cause air pollution, especially air pollution that occurs in big cities," Tan Kim Piauw, Chief Executive Officer, PT Indomobil National Distributor as Holding Agent Brand (APM) of Citroen cars in Indonesia.
Citroen E-C3 All Electric, Stylish Electric Car
You might agree that the E-C3 has a charming external appearance, both from the front, the curves of the body, and the view from the rear.
The facade features a chrome accented grille with two chevron locos as the identity of this French manufacturer.
Then on the left and right sides of the grill there are LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and also main lights with a unique shape.
On the bumper there is also a front guard and fog lamp housing with a silver theme which contrasts with the black color of the bumper.
What's even more interesting is that the front of this car still has an air grille, which is different from most electric cars which are completely closed.
Moving to the side, the silhouette of this car's body displays the design of a compact SUV. On paper, the Citroen E-C3 has an overall length of 3,981 mm, width 1,733 mm, height 1,604 mm, and a wheelbase of 2,540 mm.
When compared with other popular cars in the same class, the E-C3 is slightly shorter than the Toyota Raize.
However, for its legs, Citroen still uses 15 inch rims paired with 195/65/R15 tires, unlike the Raize which uses 16 or 17 ring rims.
From the rear, this car looks like a city car in general, with a unique combination light design, a bumper with dynamic curves, and the addition of a rear under guard as a sign of its SUV genre identity.
Provide Driving Comfort
Even though it comes with a compact body size, the E-C3's cabin space still provides driving comfort for all passengers.
For example, the seat design is made comfortable for 5 passengers, and the driving position is still comfortable for driving in urban areas where traffic jams tend to occur more often.
Then in the center of the dashboard there is also a 10 inch touch screen monitor which has wireless connectivity capabilities via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Furthermore, the cabin cooling system is designed to suit tropical regions for comfort while driving.
Suspension comfort is also made to feel like driving on a flying carpet (Flying Carpet Ride) and the silence of the cabin space creates calm like being in a cocoon (Cocoon Effect).
Then, with a ground clearance of up to 170 mm, this SUV provides a greater sense of security and confidence when driving in various road conditions.
The battery cruising range is further than Wuling Air ev
The power source for this car comes from a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with a power of 57 PS with a peak torque of 143 Nm.
This electric motor is then driven by a High Energy Density Lithium-Ion battery with a capacity of 29.2 kWh. The maximum speed is claimed to be 107 km/h with acceleration capability from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds.
Whatever the battery, it can cover a distance of up to 320 km on one charge to full charge. But when the battery power starts to decrease, this car can use a fast electric charging station (SPKLU Fast Charging) in just 57 minutes from a battery condition of 10% to 80%.
Then this battery also has regenerative braking capabilities which allows the battery to be charged when the driver presses the brake pedal.
The single-speed automatic transmission can be operated via a unique E-Toggle transmission button, plus there is a choice of ECO and STANDARD driving modes that can be adjusted to suit the driver's needs.
