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eMotors M3

e-CMP second generation 54 kWh, 156 hp (2022-) engine: faults and reliability

Stellantis e-CMP: motor síncrono de 100 and 115 kW and baterías de 50 a 75 kWh version

With caution

This generation is still recent: there are few owner reports and only one campaign of its own (Astra Electric, 2023), but it also inherits the charger and power electronics design of the first. Check for campaigns and remaining warranty.[1][2][3]

Years
since 2022
Power
156 hp
Faults that affect it
3
2 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
9
in our database

17 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

Second generation: eMotors M3 motor (a joint venture of Stellantis and Nidec) rated at 115 kW (156 hp) and 260 Nm, and an NMC battery of 54 kWh gross (51 kWh usable) with better efficiency. It is fitted to the facelifted e-208 and e-2008, Corsa and Mokka Electric, ë-C4, DS 3 E-Tense, Avenger, 600e, e-308 and Astra Electric.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

Engine codes of this version: eMotors M3.

Faults of the eMotors M3 engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1High severityFrequency: OccasionalTraction batteryTraction battery control calibration: motor cut-out from faulty readings (2022)A faulty software calibration of the battery control unit could misread the cell voltage or temperature and trigger an emergency motor cut-out. It affected Stellantis and Toyota electric cars built in 2022.
  2. 2Critical severityFrequency: RareElectronicsAstra Electric: communication fault between control units that can make the car move backwards (2023)In 2023 Opel recalled 1,466 Astra L Electrics because a communication fault between the engine control unit and the body control unit misread the immobiliser data, and the car could move in reverse when pulling away on a slope.
  3. 3Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalChargingOn-board charger and charging port: AC charging refused or interruptedOwners of the e-208, e-2008, Corsa-e, ë-C4 and 600e mainly cite faults with the on-board charger, the cable lock or the charging port, which stop AC charging even when the battery is healthy.

Cars fitted with the eMotors M3 engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Citroën

Fiat

Jeep

Opel

Peugeot

Frequently asked questions

Is the eMotors M3 engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. This generation is still recent: there are few owner reports and only one campaign of its own (Astra Electric, 2023), but it also inherits the charger and power electronics design of the first. Check for campaigns and remaining warranty.[1][2][3]

What faults does the eMotors M3 engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: traction battery control calibration: motor cut-out from faulty readings (2022) (high severity), astra Electric: communication fault between control units that can make the car move backwards (2023) (critical severity) and on-board charger and charging port: AC charging refused or interrupted (medium severity).

Which cars use the eMotors M3 engine?

Peugeot 208 II (since 2020), Peugeot 2008 II (since 2020), Opel Corsa F (since 2020), Opel Mokka B (since 2021), Citroën C4 III (since 2021), Jeep Avenger (since 2023), Fiat 600 (since 2023), Peugeot 308 III (since 2023) and Opel Astra L (since 2023).[1][2][3][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

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Sources

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  1. Fiat 600 : fiabilité, pannes et rappels (600e)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  2. Rückruf Opel Astra Electric: Kann in falsche Richtung fahrenauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published 23 November 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  3. Opel Astra (Astra Electric)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  4. Common Modular Platform (CMP / e-CMP)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  5. Peugeot 308 (e-308)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  6. Jeep Avenger (Avenger EV)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  7. Fiat 600 (2023)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  8. Peugeot 2008 (e-2008)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  9. Peugeot 208 (e-208)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  10. Fiabilité Peugeot 208 II (2019-) : pannes et avis des propriétaires (e-208)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  11. Fiabilité Peugeot 2008 II : pannes et avis (e-2008)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  12. Opel Corsa (Corsa-e)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  13. Fiabilité Opel Corsa VI : pannes et avis (Corsa-e)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
  14. Opel Mokka (Mokka-e)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  15. E-Fahrzeug-Rückruf: E-Motor könnte ausfallenauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published 1 March 2023 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
  16. Citroën C4 (ë-C4)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
  17. Fiabilité Citroën C4 III : pannes et avis (ë-C4)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French