Citroen C-Zero 2016

Starting price: €26,900

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Usable battery
14.5 kWh
Nominal battery
16 kWh
Drive
RWD
Real range (combined)
77 km
AC charging
3.7 kW
DC fast charging
40 kW

Ownership summary

Verdict:

Citroen C-Zero 2016 works best as a RWD electric hatchback for city driving, short commutes and simple home charging. The official WLTP range is a useful headline, but the BEVDB mixed estimate of about 77 km and the 64 km cold-highway scenario are better planning figures.

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 official WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit

City drivingShort commuteHome charging

Main caveatThe official WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate.

Range reality

Official WLTP range: 100 km
BEVDB mixed estimate: 77 km
Cold highway estimate: 64 km
Official vs BEVDB gap: -23 km / -23%

Charging reality

Home charging: 0-100% 4 h 27 min
Fast charging: 10-80% 20 min (est.)
10-80% range added: 54 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: WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data: Battery warranty

Real Range

City - Mild Weather	89 km
City - Cold Weather	62 km
Highway - Mild Weather	79 km
Highway - Cold Weather	64 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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Battery

Nominal Capacity	16 kWh
Usable Capacity	14.5 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	No Data
Warranty Period	No Data
Warranty Mileage	No Data
Cathode Material	No Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	Type 2
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power	3.7 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	4 h 27 min
Charge Speed (mild)	20 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	10 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	CHAdeMO
Port Location	Rear Left
Charge Power (max)	40 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	30 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	20 min
Charge Speed (mild)	170 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	130 km/h
Autocharge Supported	No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	No
Supported Protocol	-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	No
Automatically using Navigation	No

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Charging Times

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~4h 25m

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A	2.3 kW	7h 10m	12 km/h	—
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A	3.7 kW	4h 25m	19 km/h	—
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A	3.7 kW	4h 25m	19 km/h	Limited by vehicle
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A	3.7 kW	4h 25m	19 km/h	Limited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A	3.7 kW	4h 25m	19 km/h	Limited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~20 min

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
CCS 50+ kWCHAdeMO connector	30 kW avg.	20 min	174 km/h	Vehicle-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.

Performance

Acceleration	15.9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed	130 km/h
Total Power	47 kW (64 PS)
Total Torque	196 Nm
Drive	RWD

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

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Energy Consumption

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)	77 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	18.7 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

Range	150 km
Rated Consumption	12.6 kWh/100 km
Vehicle Consumption	9.7 kWh/100 km

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range	100 km
Rated Consumption	17 kWh/100 km

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Safety (NCAP)

Safety Rating	4 stars
Adult Occupant	73%
Child Occupant	78%
Rating Year	2011
Vulnerable Road Users	48%
Safety Assist	86%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	3480 mm
Width	1475 mm
Width with Mirrors	No Data
Height	1600 mm
Wheelbase	2550 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1140 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	1450 kg
Max. Payload	385 kg
Cargo Volume	166 L
Cargo Volume Max	860 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	No Data
Roof Load	0 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	No Data

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Miscellaneous

Price	€26,900
Seats	4 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	9 m
Platform	No Data
EV Dedicated Platform	No Data
Car Body	Hatchback
Roof Rails	No
Heat Pump	No Data
HP Standard Equipment	No 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.