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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
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. I 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.
Styling and dimensions
The e-C4 hasn't changed in dimensions, so it's still 4.6-metres long and 2.0-metres wide including the mirrors, but it does look much sleeker and more in-keeping with the more recent new models from Citroen, including the e-C3 and e-C3 Aircross - both of which take design inspiration from the OLI concept that I drove around Paris a few years back.
The new Citroen e-C4 and its saloon sibling, the e-C4 X, now get the trademark changeable 'colour clips', the new Citroen logo and a cleaner, blockier face that I think really improves on the slightly too fussy styling of the previous e-C4. A new light design looks cool, too, and the rear end has also been simplified to make it more aerodynamic and modern. You do still get the swoopy, SUV-coupe-hatch shape, but since that means that you still get tons of space inside, we're fine with that. There are also a coupe of new colours and some new, aerodynamic alloy wheels.
Interior
Up front, every new e-C4 gets a new steering wheel with the 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.
Now, the C4’s already really well know for being one of the comfiest cars in this class – that’s Citroen’s calling card, so it gets super-cushy 'Advanced Comfort' suspension and there’s loads of room. For this update, there's also improved seats that have been redesigned to offer better support and even deeper cushioning, plus there's lumbar adjustment for the driver. As for those in the back? There's loads of space - more than in the MG4, for instance, and you get charging ports and a centre rear armrest.
Boot space
The 2025 Citroen e-C4 gets a 380-litre boot with underfloor storage, and a 60/40 split rear seat. 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, VW ID.3, Hyundai Kona or even the Citroen e-C4 X if you want more boot space! The e-C4 X is a bit longer and has a less practical saloon boot opening, but also has a massive 510-litres of space.
Battery, charging and efficiency
The important bits underneath the C4 range stay mostly the same. That means that you can choose between a 51- or 46kWh usable 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 also sometimes called vehicle-to-device. 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. Citroen will offer it as an option on the facelifted 2025 e-C4 and e-C4 X models.
The 2025 Citroen e-C4 will be available in YOU, PLUS or MAX trims. And yes, I hate the shouty, capital letters, too... Blame Citroen for that. Final spec details and prices haven't been released, but expect generous equipment levels, and we do know that the e-C4 will have great safety kit including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning and autonomous emergency braking. We're also told that the e-C4 will be even better value, so prices will be really compelling - although they haven't been confirmed yet. Expect sales to start in the UK at the beginning of 2025.
Verdict
So there you have it. Yes, it’s still the same C4 underneath, but that’s not a bad thing because it’s always been great, if a little odd to look at. And now? Well, they’ve sorted it. It looks cleaner and more modern, to my eyes at least! And you get vehicle-to-load, more comfort and more tech. Just don’t tell anyone, alright, ‘cause if everyone wants one then we won’t get the good deals...
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