All-Electric Citroen C1 ev'ie Launched in Britain

A new, pure electric version of Citroen's C1 minicar has gone on sale in the U.K. Dubbed C1 ev'ie, the zero-emission four-seater is the work of Electric Car Corporation Plc. (EEC), a British firm that converts standard C1s into electric-powered vehicles. The only difference between Citroen's standard C1 and EEC's plug-in C1 ev'ie concerns the replacement of the combustion engine with a 30kw electric motor that is powered by a set of lithium-ion batteries positioned under the bonnet as well as in the place where the fuel tank used to be.

The C1 ev'ie can reach a top speed of 60mph (96km/h) and has a range between 60 and 75 miles (100 - 120km) on a full charge. According to EEC's claims, the C1 ev'ie can be fully charged in 6-7 hours from a domestic 13 amp socket at a cost of around 90p (about a US$1.20).

ECC said that it expects to produce around 500 C1 ev'ies over the next 12 months, rising to between 2,000 and 4,000 units in 2010, dependent upon "demand and government support".

Available in both three-door and five-door trims, the C1 ev'ie is priced at a steep £16,850 or about the equivalent of $25,000 U.S. That's more than double the price of the standard C1 with a 68HP 1.0-liter engine that returns an average of 62.8mpg UK (52.3mpg US or 4.5lt/100km) and has an OTR of £7,795 or with Citroen UK's existing offer, £6,395.

Citroen Rolls out Special Edition C1 Splash

In an attempt to boost sales, Citroen UK has released a new special edition version of its recently facelifted C1. The C1 Splash is based on the new 1.0i 68hp VT model and is available with 3 or 5 doors. It benefits from extra equipment like air conditioning, front electric windows and remote control central locking, as well as two new exclusive body colors – metallic Electra Blue or Lipizian White. Furthermore, the blue C1 Splash will feature white door mirrors while the white car, metallic black mirrors.

Prices for the C1 Splash start from £7,345 and include a £800 cashback offer.

Citroen's facelifted C1 on Sale in the UK from £7,595

The modestly updated C1 mini car is now on sale in the UK with prices ranging from £7,595 for the entry-level 68HP 1.0-liter petrol version to £9,395 for the 55HP 1.4-liter diesel variant. Featuring a restyled front end, new body colors and trims, as well as lower CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy, the C1 is available in two trims, VT and VTR. Hit the jump for detailed pricing.

2009 CITROEN C1 PRICES
VT	1.0i 12V 68hp 3Dr	£7,595.00
	1.0i 12V 68hp 5Dr	£7,945.00
VTR	1.0i 12V 68hp 3Dr	£8,095.00
	1.0i 12V 68hp 5Dr	£8,445.00
	1.4HDi 55hp 5Dr	£9,395.00

Peugeot - Citroen and Toyota Produce One Millionth Mini

PSA Peugeot Citroen and Toyota are celebrating the production of their one-millionth, co-developed minicar at their joint-venture manufacturing plant in Kolin, the Czech Republic. The Peugeot 107, Citroën C1 and Toyota AYGO, where introduced into the European market in the first half of 2005 having all received a minor facelift in 2008. The three tiny, A-Class vehicles are available in either a 3- or 5-door version and with either a petrol or diesel engine.