Exact Same Car?

Stellantis Electric Twins: Citroën ë-C3 and Fiat Grande PandaShared Technical Architecture & Powertrain

• • Platform: Both the Citroën ë-C3 and Fiat Grande Panda Elettrica are built on Stellantis’s shared Smart Car architecture.
  • Electric Motor: They share an 83 kW (113 hp) permanent magnet synchronous motor manufactured by the Nidec-Stellantis (Emotors) joint venture.
  • Battery Pack: Both models utilize a 44 kWh (gross) Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery pack featuring cells supplied by SVOLT / BYD.
  • Charging & Range: Both vehicles offer an estimated WLTP range of ~320 km. Charging capabilities are identical: DC fast charging up to 100 kW (20–80% in approx. 26 minutes) and AC charging at 7.4 kW (with an optional 11 kW onboard charger).

• • Trunk Capacity & Space Packaging: The Fiat Grande Panda takes advantage of a boxier rear design to offer 361 liters of boot space (expandable up to 412 L), compared to 310 liters in the Citroën ë-C3.
  • Smart Practicality (Fiat): Fiat equips the Grande Panda with a retractable spiral AC charging cable housed directly behind the front emblem—saving boot space and keeping dirty cables out of the luggage compartment. The cabin also features 13 liters of additional storage compartments built into the dashboard.
  • Suspension & Ride Quality (Citroën): Citroën allocates its development focus to ride comfort by equipping the ë-C3 with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions (Citroën Advanced Comfort®) to smooth out harsh road bumps. In contrast, Fiat tunes the Grande Panda with a slightly firmer, flatter setup for agile city driving.

• • Stellantis Economies of Scale: By sharing the Smart Car platform and Nidec powertrain across high-volume production, Stellantis significantly reduces manufacturing costs for both budget EVs.
  • Brand Specialization: Citroën positions the ë-C3 as the benchmark for plush ride comfort, while Fiat positions the Grande Panda around clever urban functionality, retro-inspired styling, and maximized interior usability.

2. Distinct Brand Identities & Key Differences

Despite sharing identical core hardware, the two vehicles are differentiated by distinct functional and ride characteristics

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  • Smart Practicality (Fiat): Fiat equips the Grande Panda with a retractable spiral AC charging cable housed directly behind the front emblem—saving boot space and keeping dirty cables out of the luggage compartment. The cabin also features 13 liters of additional storage compartments built into the dashboard.
  • Suspension & Ride Quality (Citroën): Citroën allocates its development focus to ride comfort by equipping the ë-C3 with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions (Citroën Advanced Comfort®) to smooth out harsh road bumps. In contrast, Fiat tunes the Grande Panda with a slightly firmer, flatter setup for agile city driving.

• • Stellantis Economies of Scale: By sharing the Smart Car platform and Nidec powertrain across high-volume production, Stellantis significantly reduces manufacturing costs for both budget EVs.
  • Brand Specialization: Citroën positions the ë-C3 as the benchmark for plush ride comfort, while Fiat positions the Grande Panda around clever urban functionality, retro-inspired styling, and maximized interior usability.

3. Market Positioning & StrategyStellantis Economies of Scale: By sharing the Smart Car platform and Nidec powertrain across high-volume production, Stellantis significantly reduces manufacturing costs for both budget EVs.

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  • Brand Specialization: Citroën positions the ë-C3 as the benchmark for plush ride comfort, while Fiat positions the Grande Panda around clever urban functionality, retro-inspired styling, and maximized interior usability