Citroen e-C3 Aircross vs Lancia Ypsilon

Citroen e-C3 Aircross and Lancia Ypsilon sit in the affordable EV segment but target different users. The Citroen is a compact SUV built for families who want space, higher seating, and simple daily use. The Lancia is a small premium-leaning hatchback for city drivers who want compact size, better efficiency, and a more refined interior feel.

Range favors the Lancia. It reaches around 394 to 403 km WLTP, while the Citroen e-C3 Aircross ranges from about 300 km up to around 400 km depending on battery version. Charging is similar. Both support up to 100 kW DC fast charging, with 10 to 80 percent in about 25 to 30 minutes. The Lancia also supports stronger 11 kW AC charging as standard, while the Citroen often starts at 7.4 kW with optional 11 kW.

Price positioning puts the Citroen lower as a budget-focused SUV, while the Lancia sits slightly higher due to design and interior focus. Availability differs. Citroen targets wider European and emerging markets, while Lancia focuses mainly on Europe with a limited rollout. This page helps you choose between more space and practicality or better efficiency and compact city use.

Within Citroen, other EVs include the e-C3 and e-C4, covering entry-level hatchbacks and compact crossovers. Within Lancia, the Ypsilon marks the brand’s return to EVs, with more electric models planned under Stellantis.

The Citroen e-C3 Aircross offers more cabin space, higher ground clearance, and lower entry price, but it has weaker performance and less premium interior quality; the Lancia Ypsilon offers better efficiency, more refined interior design, and stronger performance, but it has less space and a higher price for its size.

QUICK VERDICT
Pick the Citroen e-C3 Aircross if you need space and a practical family EV. Pick the Lancia Ypsilon if you want a compact EV with better efficiency and a more refined feel.