New Citroën C3 keeps gaining ground in the Netherlands

After leading the B-segment in February, the new-generation Citroën C3 continued its momentum in March. The compact French car once again topped sales charts in the Netherlands—a market increasingly oriented towards electrification. A key driver of this success: the 100% electric ë-C3 version, which is proving particularly popular with Dutch buyers.

Stellantis dominates the B-segment with a strong lineup

Across the overall passenger car market, Stellantis saw solid growth in the Netherlands, with its market share rising by 0.7 percentage points in Q1 2025. March brought even more gains, with an additional 1.1-point increase.

In the competitive B-segment, Stellantis delivered a remarkable performance, occupying the top three spots with the Peugeot 208, Citroën C3, and Opel Corsa. Together, these models gave Stellantis a commanding 34.8% market share—meaning one in every three B-segment cars sold came from the group.

Among them, the new Citroën C3 stands out—especially in its electric version, which is seeing a sharp rise in popularity.

The ë-C3 wins over Dutch drivers in large numbers

Stellantis’ move towards electrification is paying off: 39.1% of its passenger car registrations in Q1 were battery electric vehicles (BEVs), ahead of the market average of 35.3%. This places the group at the forefront of electric mobility.

The Citroën ë-C3 has been a standout success. With 1,310 units registered between January and March 2025, it became the best-selling 100% electric car in the B-segment—a major achievement highlighting how well the model fits the needs of Dutch drivers.

Most notably, 90% of Citroën C3 sales in the Netherlands during this period were for the electric version. That’s a strong signal that Dutch consumers are embracing the brand’s electric vision.

Sander Jansen, Managing Director of Stellantis Netherlands, commented “These results highlight the strength of our multi-brand strategy and the trust our customers place in our offering. With a broad and innovative lineup—from compact city cars to fully electric commercial vehicles—we are well positioned to meet the market’s evolution. We will continue to invest in innovation, electrification and customer focus to strengthen our position in the coming quarters.”

While electric vehicles are still growing slowly in many European countries, the Netherlands is clearly ahead in adoption. This favorable environment has helped the Citroën C3 thrive and establish itself as a key player in the electric city car market.

With an even more affordable short-range version on the way, the C3 is poised to become even more attractive in the Dutch market. Despite mixed progress across Europe, the success of the ë-C3 in the Netherlands proves that a well-positioned and affordable EV can win big.