Citroen C-Zero 2011

Starting price: €29,500

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Citroen C-Zero 2011 works best as a RWD electric hatchback for city driving, short commutes and simple home charging. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 150 km official, but also about 88 km mixed and 72 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 4 h 27 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 20 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 4 seats and 166-860 L cargo. The main caveat is that real-world planning should use the BEVDB mixed estimate rather than the official NEDC figure. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
City drivingShort commuteHome charging

Main caveatReal-world planning should use the BEVDB mixed estimate rather than the official NEDC figure.

Range reality

Official NEDC range
150 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
88 km
Cold highway estimate
72 km
Official vs BEVDB gap
-62 km / -41%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 4 h 27 min
Fast charging
10-80% 20 min (est.)
10-80% range added
62 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
4
Cargo
166-860 L
Battery warranty
No Data

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
NEDC data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Battery warranty
City - Mild Weather104 km
City - Cold Weather69 km
Highway - Mild Weather90 km
Highway - Cold Weather72 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity16 kWh
Usable Capacity14.5 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
ArchitectureNo Data
Warranty PeriodNo Data
Warranty MileageNo Data
Cathode MaterialNo Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationRear Right
Charge Power3.7 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)4 h 27 min
Charge Speed (mild)20 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)20 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCHAdeMOCHAdeMO icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power (max)40 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)30 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)20 min
Charge Speed (mild)200 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)150 km/h
Autocharge SupportedNo

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo
Automatically using NavigationNo
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~4h 25m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW7h 10m13 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW4h 25m22 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A3.7 kW4h 25m22 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A3.7 kW4h 25m22 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A3.7 kW4h 25m22 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~20 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50+ kWCHAdeMO connector30 kW avg.20 min199 km/hVehicle-limited above 50 kW

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration15.9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed130 km/h
Total Power47 kW (64 PS)
Total Torque180 Nm
DriveRWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)88 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)16.4 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

NEDC Real Range

Range150 km
Rated Consumption12.6 kWh/100 km
Vehicle Consumption9.7 kWh/100 km
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Safety Rating4 stars
Adult Occupant73%
Child Occupant78%
Rating Year2011
Vulnerable Road Users48%
Safety Assist86%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Length3480 mm
Width1475 mm
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height1600 mm
Wheelbase2550 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)1140 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)1450 kg
Max. Payload385 kg
Cargo Volume166 L
Cargo Volume Max860 L
Cargo Volume FrunkNo Data
Roof Load0 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleNo Data
Towing Weight Unbraked0 kg
Towing Weight Braked0 kg
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€29,500
Seats4 people
IsofixYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle9 m
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo Data
Car BodyHatchback
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpNo Data
HP Standard EquipmentNo Data

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.