Seres 3 2021

Starting price: €37,995

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Usable battery
51 kWh
Nominal battery
53.6 kWh
Drive
FWD
Real range (combined)
239 km
AC charging
6.6 kW
DC fast charging
56 kW

Ownership summary

Verdict:

Seres 3 2021 makes the most sense as a FWD electric SUV built around compact daily use rather than frequent highway travel. The range story is the difference between 310 km official, about 239 km in mixed use and about 182 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 8 h 47 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 43 min (est.), so highway use needs more patience. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 318-1410 L cargo and 8 years / 120,000 km battery warranty. The main caveat is that real-world planning should use the BEVDB mixed estimate rather than the official WLTP figure. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is mostly complete.

Best fit

City drivingShort commuteHome chargingFamily use

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

Range reality

Official WLTP range: 310 km
BEVDB mixed estimate: 239 km
Cold highway estimate: 182 km
Official vs BEVDB gap: -71 km / -23%

Charging reality

Home charging: 0-100% 8 h 47 min
Fast charging: 10-80% 43 min (est.)
10-80% range added: 168 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats: 5
Cargo: 318-1410 L
Battery warranty: 8 years / 120,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence: High
Specs completeness: Mostly complete
Estimate basis: WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data: Safety rating, Roof load

Real Range

City - Mild Weather	307 km
City - Cold Weather	208 km
Highway - Mild Weather	224 km
Highway - Cold Weather	182 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	53.6 kWh
Usable Capacity	51 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	120000 km
Cathode Material	No Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	Type 2
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power	6.6 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	8 h 47 min
Charge Speed (mild)	30 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	20 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	CCS Combo 2
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power (max)	56 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	50 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	43 min
Charge Speed (mild)	250 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	190 km/h
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	No
Supported Protocol	-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	No Data
Automatically using Navigation	No Data

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Charging Times

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~8h 45m

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A	2.3 kW	25h 10m	10 km/h	—
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A	3.7 kW	15h 40m	17 km/h	—
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A	6.6 kW	8h 45m	30 km/h	Limited by vehicle
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A	6.6 kW	8h 45m	30 km/h	Limited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A	6.6 kW	8h 45m	30 km/h	Limited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~43 min

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
CCS 50+ kWCCS connector	50 kW avg.	43 min	254 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	8.9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed	155 km/h
Total Power	120 kW (163 PS)
Total Torque	300 Nm
Drive	FWD

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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)	239 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	21.2 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.

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range	310 km
Rated Consumption	19.1 kWh/100 km

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Safety (NCAP)

Safety Rating	No Data
Adult Occupant	No Data
Child Occupant	No Data
Rating Year	No Data
Vulnerable Road Users	No Data
Safety Assist	No Data

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	4385 mm
Width	1850 mm
Width with Mirrors	No Data
Height	1650 mm
Wheelbase	2655 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1765 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2065 kg
Max. Payload	375 kg
Cargo Volume	318 L
Cargo Volume Max	1410 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	No Data
Roof Load	No Data
Tow Hitch Possible	No
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	0 kg

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Miscellaneous

Price	€37,995
Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	No Data
Platform	No Data
EV Dedicated Platform	No Data
Car Body	SUV
Roof Rails	Yes
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.