Stellantis, the world’s third-largest automaker, has taken a significant stride towards affordability and environmental sustainability with the upcoming launch of its first Europe-manufactured electric car, the Citroen e-C3. Set for a mid-October debut, the Citroen e-C3 comes as a response to the recent surge in Chinese-made electric vehicles.
Driving Sustainability with Economic Electrification
In an era where electric vehicles typically come with a higher price tag than their gasoline-powered counterparts, European automakers like Stellantis are aiming to introduce more affordable models. This move has been spurred by government-backed initiatives to promote cleaner, more sustainable transportation options.
France, for instance, plans to subsidize European-produced electric cars due to their significantly lower carbon footprints compared to imported models.
Affordability
The new Citroen e-C3 will be larger and less expensive than other Chinese-manufactured cars. The price that we expect will be around 25000 Euros. The Ceo of Citroen says Citroen e-C3 is the best car in the market. Also, he added it is a perfect option for the government’s leasing scheme.
Specs
According to insiders, the Citroen e-C3 boasts a commendable range of up to 300km on batteries. These batteries are anticipated to be produced in China. As batteries represent a substantial portion of an electric car’s value, Stellantis is banking on the e-C3’s eligibility for French government subsidies.
While Stellantis remains tight-lipped on further details, the anticipation surrounding the e-C3 continues to build. The economical electric vehicle, with its fusion of affordability and quality, stands to make a substantial impact on the electric car market in Europe and beyond.
With France’s electric car subsidy scheme set to kick in from 2024 for new car deliveries. Stellantis’s Citroen e-C3 is strategically positioned to capitalize on this initiative. Moreover, as the global shift towards more sustainable and affordable electric vehicles gains momentum. Stellantis is poised to lead the charge with the Citroen e-C3.
Stay tuned for the Citroen e-C3’s launch in mid-October as Stellantis takes another significant step in shaping the future of transportation.