The busiest corner of Turkey's EV market is no longer the luxury segment — it's compact electric SUVs in the 1.5–2 million TL range. One of the newest arrivals in that bracket is the Long Range version of the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross. Swapping the standard car's 44 kWh pack for a larger 54 kWh LFP battery, it promises 399 km of WLTP range and supports DC fast charging at up to 100 kW.

But what do those numbers mean in real Turkish conditions? How far does 399 km actually get you? How long does a 20–80% charge take at a public DC station, and what does it cost you? This article walks through the specs, how the car stacks up against its rivals, and the part most buyers care about most — the charging side, with the numbers to back it up.

What exactly does the Long Range version change?

The ë-C3 Aircross is a 4.39-metre B-segment SUV built on Stellantis' "Smart Car" platform. Turkey gets two battery options:

Standard Range: 44 kWh LFP battery, 303 km WLTP range
Long Range: 54 kWh LFP battery, 399 km WLTP range

Both versions use the same electric motor: 83 kW (113 hp). So the Long Range isn't a faster car — it's a car that goes further. The entire difference sits in battery capacity, and therefore in range.

Citroën quotes combined consumption of 16.1 kWh/100 km and a top speed of 143 km/h. That power level is fine for city driving and steady intercity cruising, but it's worth saying up front: if you're the kind of driver who wants confident overtaking power on steep grades with a full load, this isn't a performance promise.

On the chemistry side, Citroën has gone with LFP (lithium iron phosphate). LFP has two practical consequences: battery life and cycle durability are generally better than NMC, and manufacturers are typically more relaxed about charging LFP packs to 100% on a regular basis. The trade-off is cold weather, where LFP can lose noticeably more performance and charging speed than NMC — so factor in reduced range and slower DC charging through the winter months.

Pricing: from launch to today

The Long Range version launched in Turkey at 1,704,000 TL. Looking at September 2026 list prices, the picture is:

Version	Battery	WLTP range	September 2026 list price
ë-C3 Aircross Standard Range Max	44 kWh	303 km	1,855,000 TL
ë-C3 Aircross Long Range Collection	54 kWh	399 km	1,970,000 TL
ë-C3 Aircross Long Range Max	54 kWh	399 km	2,000,000 TL

Stepping up to the Long Range costs roughly 115,000–145,000 TL. What you get in return is 96 extra km of WLTP range — a rough premium of about 1,300 TL per kilometre. That's reasonable for anyone who regularly drives between cities, and probably unnecessary for someone who only ever drives around town. Note that prices vary with campaigns and dealers, so confirm the current list before you buy.

Technical summary

Specification	ë-C3 Aircross Long Range
Battery	54 kWh LFP
WLTP range	399 km
Motor output	83 kW (113 hp)
Top speed	143 km/h
Combined consumption (WLTP)	16.1 kWh/100 km
DC fast charging	up to 100 kW
DC 20–80% time	28 minutes
AC 20–80% at 7 kW	~5 hours 5 minutes
AC 20–80% at 11 kW	~3 hours 25 minutes

Charging: what does 100 kW DC mean in this segment?

DC charging power is usually the weakest point of EVs at this price. Plenty of rivals cap out at 50–65 kW. The fact that the ë-C3 Aircross supports up to 100 kW means it can genuinely take advantage of the 120–180 kW DC stations that are now common across Turkey — the car's own ceiling is the limiting factor, not the charger.

The practical result: 20% to 80% in 28 minutes. That lines up neatly with a coffee and a bathroom break, which makes it a genuinely usable number on a long trip. Worth adding, though: the 100 kW peak isn't constant. Battery temperature, state of charge and how busy the station is can all stretch that time out. And in winter, expect a cold LFP pack to charge more slowly.

What does it cost at a public DC station?

Let's do the maths. On a 54 kWh battery, 20% → 80% = 60% = roughly 32.4 kWh of energy.

As of September 2026, public DC fast charging tariffs in Turkey run roughly 9.90 – 16.49 TL/kWh depending on the operator and location, with the average sitting around 13.62 TL/kWh.

Scenario	Unit price	Cost of 20→80% (32.4 kWh)
Competitively priced DC	9.90 TL/kWh	~321 TL
Average DC	13.62 TL/kWh	~441 TL
Expensive / motorway DC	16.49 TL/kWh	~534 TL

At the WLTP consumption figure (16.1 kWh/100 km), those 32.4 kWh translate to roughly 200 km of driving. In other words, at an average DC station, 100 km of driving costs about 219 TL. Your real-world consumption — and therefore your cost — will land above or below that depending on driving style, speed and season.

Charging at home and at AC stations

The real savings are on the AC side. On residential electricity (April 2026 EPDK tariff, excluding VAT), the single-rate tiered tariff is 2.92 TL/kWh for tier 1, rising to 4.32 TL/kWh in tier 2 for consumption above 240 kWh per month. Once taxes and distribution charges are added, the effective rate that shows up on your bill sits above these figures.

Public AC stations charge roughly 5.90 – 11.19 TL/kWh, averaging around 9.87 TL/kWh.

Cost per 100 km compared (based on 16.1 kWh/100 km):

Charging method	Approximate unit price	Cost per 100 km
At home, tier 1 (excl. taxes)	2.92 TL/kWh	~47 TL
At home, tier 2 (excl. taxes)	4.32 TL/kWh	~70 TL
Public AC (average)	9.87 TL/kWh	~159 TL
Public DC (average)	13.62 TL/kWh	~219 TL

The table sums up the basic arithmetic of EV ownership: charge on AC at home, and save DC for road trips and emergencies. DC being expensive isn't a flaw — it's the price of speed, and what you're paying for is 200 km in 28 minutes.

One caveat on the AC side: a 20–80% charge takes the ë-C3 Aircross about 5 hours at 7 kW, and about 3.5 hours at 11 kW. If you can install a three-phase 11 kW connection at home or at work, that hour-and-a-half difference makes a real day-to-day difference.

How it compares to the competition

Here's how the ë-C3 Aircross Long Range lines up against the models in its price bracket, with verified figures:

Model	Battery	WLTP range	Motor	DC power	DC charge time	Price
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Long Range	54 kWh LFP	399 km	83 kW (113 hp)	100 kW	20–80%: 28 min	1,970,000 – 2,000,000 TL (Sept 2026)
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Standard	44 kWh LFP	303 km	83 kW (113 hp)	100 kW	20–80%: 26 min	1,855,000 TL (Sept 2026)
Kia EV2 Elegance Long Range	61 kWh NMC	440 km	—	—	10–80%: 30 min	1,979,000 TL
Kia EV2 Cool	42.2 kWh LFP	312 km	—	—	10–80%: 29 min	1,599,000 TL
BYD Atto 2	45.12 kWh Blade	312 km	130 kW (177 PS)	65 kW	30–80%: 28 min	1,529,000 – 1,629,000 TL (launch prices)
Fiat Grande Panda Electric	44 kWh LFP	320 km	83 kW (113 hp)	100 kW	20–80%: 27 min	1,494,900 TL (Sept 2026)

Three clear conclusions come out of that table:

1. On range-per-lira, the real rival is the Kia EV2 Long Range. For almost identical money (1,979,000 TL) it offers a 61 kWh battery and 440 km of range. The ë-C3 Aircross answers with cabin comfort, the durability advantage of LFP, and Citroën's famously soft suspension tuning.

2. The BYD Atto 2 is more powerful but slower on DC. Its 130 kW motor makes it the performance pick of the group on paper, but its 65 kW DC ceiling puts it behind the 100 kW of the ë-C3 Aircross and Grande Panda on long trips. Not an issue for mostly-urban drivers; a meaningful difference for motorway use.

3. The Fiat Grande Panda is the budget version of the same underlying tech. Same 83 kW motor, same 44 kWh LFP battery, same 100 kW DC charging — for roughly 360,000 TL less. If 303–320 km of range is enough for you, the Grande Panda is the value play in this segment. What the ë-C3 Aircross adds is an SUV body, a higher driving position, and the existence of the Long Range option in the first place.

Who it makes sense for — and who it doesn't

It makes sense for: drivers covering 50–100 km a day who can charge on AC at home or at work, and who head out of town a few times a month. Even if the 399 km WLTP figure drops to a realistic 280–300 km in winter, that's comfortable for this profile — and 100 kW DC support keeps roadside stops under 30 minutes.

It doesn't make sense for: drivers constantly covering long distances at high speed on the motorway. The 83 kW motor and 143 km/h top speed are limiting for that use case, consumption at high speed runs well above the WLTP figure, and your charging costs get tied to DC tariffs — which means living on the most expensive row of the table above.

Frequently asked questions

Does the ë-C3 Aircross Long Range really do 399 km? The 399 km figure is a combined value measured to the WLTP standard, which reflects laboratory conditions. Real-world range varies with speed, climate control use, load and temperature. Mostly-urban driving in mild weather can get close to the WLTP number, while a noticeable drop on winter motorway runs is realistic — LFP batteries are relatively more affected by cold.

What does a 20% to 80% charge cost at a public station? On a 54 kWh battery, that window is roughly 32.4 kWh of energy. At Turkey's average DC tariff of 13.62 TL/kWh, that works out to about 441 TL. At a competitively priced station it drops to around 321 TL; at an expensive motorway station it can climb to around 534 TL. Check the operator's current tariff in their app before you start the session.

Why isn't a DC charging time to 100% quoted? Because no EV charges at the same speed past 80%. As the battery fills, the car progressively reduces charging power to protect cell safety and longevity. Going from 80% to 100% often takes as long as going from 20% to 80%. That's why manufacturers quote DC times in the 10–80% or 20–80% window — and on a road trip, the most efficient strategy is to unplug at 80% and keep moving.

Should I go with 7 kW or 11 kW for charging? If you have three-phase power at home, 11 kW is clearly the better option: a 20–80% charge drops from 5 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. On a single-phase supply, 7 kW still comfortably handles overnight charging — an 8-hour window is enough to fill the battery from nearly empty. Weigh the cost of upgrading your electrical installation against how often you actually drive.

The bottom line

The Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Long Range is one of the cars in this price bracket that gets the "enough range + genuinely fast DC charging" combination right. Its 83 kW motor doesn't make it a performance car, but with a 54 kWh battery, 399 km of WLTP range and a 28-minute 20–80% DC charge, it's a balanced package for daily driving and reasonably frequent intercity trips. When you decide, don't look at a single number — weigh price, range, DC power and your own charging habits together, because what really determines the total cost of the car is which row of that 100 km table you end up living on.

Whichever EV you choose, ADZE Charge's AC and DC stations are there for you on the road and in the city, with more than 850 sockets across over 50 locations nationwide.

Sources: DonanımHaber – Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Long Range · Citroën Türkiye · Onedio – September 2026 Citroën price list · Kia EV2 Turkey pricing · BYD Atto 2 Turkey · Fiat Grande Panda Turkey · Charging station price list 2026 · Electricity unit prices 2026

Cover image: Alexander Migl — CC BY-SA 4.0 — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Citro%C3%ABn_C3_Aircross_(2024)_DSC_9300.jpg

Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Long Range: 399 km of Range, a 28-Minute Fast Charge and What It Really Costs to Charge