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Battery size: 50-54kWh
Miles per kWh: 4.82 - 5.22
E-Rating™: A+
Max charge rate: 100 kW
Range: 224 - 261 miles WLTP
Introduction
You know how there are always really good new cars that get a bit, well, forgotten? And then they turn into even better cars, because you can get them for a such a great price Well, this here - the Citroen e-C4 - is my unsung hero of the electric family car class. It just does such a great job of being comfy, practical, affordable, safe… All those things that people want. Now, Citroen has given it a new look for 2025, and it's also gained Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) charging tech and improved infotainment.
Range, battery and charging
The important bits underneath the C4 range stay mostly the same. That means that you can choose between a 51- or 46kWh usable capacity batteries – that’s 50- or 54kWh total, by the way - and you get 100kW rapid charging. And, because the C4’s rather lovely new look is also more aerodynamic, you now get official WLTP range of up to 261 miles in the bigger battery car, or up to 224 in the smaller battery. Nice!
Another big improvement is the addition of Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) charging, which is now an option on the e-C4 and e-C4 X. This feature is also sometimes called vehicle-to-device, and it means that you can charge any electric device from the car's high voltage battery. So, for instance, you can plug your lawn mower in and use it at the allotment courtesy of the car's battery! Or run a portable fridge while you're camping, or even charge another electric car (albeit very slowly). You get the picture: V2L is basically the convenience of a normal three-pin plug socket that allows you to treat the car's battery like a portable charging device, wherever you are.
Practicality and boot space
Now, the C4’s already really well known for being one of the comfiest cars in this class – that’s Citroen’s calling card, so it’s got loads of room up front, and for this this update there's also improved seats that have been redesigned to offer better support and even deeper cushioning, as well as adjustable lumbar support for the driver. As for those in the back? There's more than in the MG4, for instance, so it’s only if you’re really tall that you’ll notice the sweeping headline eating into headroom, and you get a USB charging port and a centre rear armrest, too.
A 380-litre boot isn’t too bad, and is roughly on a par with the ID.3, if a bit smaller than the boot you get in the Kia EV3. There’s underfloor storage to keep your cables out of the way, and a 60/40 split rear seat that folds flat.
To be honest, it hasn't changed much from the pre-facelift car, but that's okay as it's roomy enough for most families. Check out the Renault Scenic E-Tech, MG5 estate, Hyundai Kona or even the Citroen e-C4 X if you want more boot space!
The e-C4 X is a slightly longer version of this hatchback e-C4, and has a less practical saloon boot opening, but also has a massive 510-litres of space. Great for those who like the C4’s comfort and value, but want a more traditional-looking car that’s got some executive vibes.
One word of warning – don’t expect great visibility, as the Citroen’s rear windscreen is fairly narrow and the C-pillars quite chunky, so you’ll be making good use of the parking camera and blind spot warning.
Interior, design and technology
Up front, every new e-C4 gets a new steering wheel, complete with that new Citroen logo, and if you go for PLUS or MAX trim then you also get a fancy new 7-inch digital driver’s readout and (and a head-up display on MAX), to go with the 10-inch touchscreen that you get across the C4 range.
You can also personalise the home page widgets on the touchscreen, and you get 3D nav graphics - or you can use the wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to make use of your phone apps, instead.
One thing I’m not a huge fan of is the glossy, piano-black plastics that are all over the e-C4’s interior. They look fine, but they just attract loads of dust and show up fingerprints, so keeping it clean and tidy is a constant work in progress. Some of the plastics lower own the cabin are a bit scratchy, too. While I’m looking for niggles, I don’t like the head-up display as you can clearly see the screen that the numbers are beamed onto and I find that distracting – and the digital screen behind the wheel is just better.
Even so, d’you know what? The e-C4 really isn’t bad for perceived quality overall, given what good value it is. You don’t sit in it and think about how cheap it feels, at all. All-in-all, it’s perfectly fine. And you probably won’t care about the gloss trim as you’ll be too busy enjoying those super-comfy seats.
Motors, performance and handling
Smooshy. That’s what the new e-C4 is. Every model gets super-cushy 'Advanced Comfort' suspension that uses hydraulic bump-stops to keep the ride comfort feeling wafty and pillowy even on very scruffy roads, and it works, too! Sure, we haven’t driven the e-C4 in the UK yet, but out in Barcelona it was an absolute peach to drive. Yes, it rolls a lot in corners, and the steering’s quite light, so this isn’t the kind of car that you’re going to want to drive enthusiastically.
But that’s kind of refreshing, isn’t it? To prioritise comfort and refinement, which – let’s face it – is what most of us want when we’re just trying to get to work, or drop the kids off at school. The Citroen is great for that; cushy and quiet. Brake regen’ could be a bit more flexible, as you only get a very mild regen’ setting in normal drive mode, or you can have stronger regen with the ‘B’ mode. But it’s not a full one-pedal setting that brings the car to a complete halt without having to use the brake pedal, like you get in the Kia EV3 and Hyundai Kona, both of which also get much more flexible regen’ that you control via paddles on the wheel.
Nonetheless, while the e-C4 is no rocket ship, with its 0-62mph in 10 seconds, it’s still fast enough to feel confident in everyday driving, and really stands out as the best option for those who want comfort above all else.
Running costs and pricing
The Citroen e-C4 starts at an MG4-rivalling £26,295 for the basic You! trim, which is only offered with that slightly smaller battery. That’s still amazing value, though – especially as the You! trim still includes reversing sensors, dual-zone climate control, 18-inch alloy wheels, that 10-inch touchscreen that we’ve discussed, and adjustable lumbar support for the driver.
Step up to the e-C4 Plus, which costs from £27,360, and you get that head-up display, a parking camera, a digital driver’s display and some matte black styling upgrades to the exterior. The e-C4 Max is the top-spec trim, and you have to go for this if you want that bigger battery. It costs from £30,150, and includes a parking camera, heated seats and steering wheel, keyless entry, head-up display and more.
However, as it’s only just gone on sale in the UK, the monthly finance deals aren’t looking so tempting. Official Citroen finance deals suggest that you’ll pay around £350 – to £450 per month on a three year contract with a £5,000 deposit, and if you listen to the Electrifying podcast or read Tom’s weekly deals on this very site, you’ll know that you can get a lot for that kind of money. Mind you, Citroen is offering some good deals with a very low (or almost zero) deposit and interest rates. And it’s also very likely that the monthly prices will come down in the next few months after the launch fanfare of this facelift calms down.
You get a three-year, 60,000 mile warranty on the e-C4, while the battery and powertrain components are covered for up to eight years and 100,000 miles.
Verdict
The Citroen e-C4 remains one of those lovable underdogs. So comfy, and incredible value on list price, so if that’s what you’re after – go for it! You won’t be disappointed. But those monthly costs are a bit high right now, and most people but on PCP finance or lease, so until those come down then the e-C4 is a bit hard to justify with longer range alternatives like the Kia EV3 and MG4 Extended Range also available for similar monthly prices.
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