Citroen e-C4 X Electric UK order books open

20 December 2022

We take a look at the French car manufacturer’s first electric-only car to be launched in the UK.

The Citroen e-C4 X Electric is now open for orders in the UK. Similar to the Citroen e-C4 Electric ‘hatchback’, the ‘X’ ‘crossover fastback’ model is the brand’s first electric-only model to be sold in the UK.

The e-C4 X Electric has a 50kWh battery which can deliver up to 222 miles of range (WLTP combined) together with 100kW rapid charging and an electric motor with 136 hp of power and 260 Nm of torque.

Prices start at £31,995 (compared to £30,995 for the Citroen e-C4 Electric). First customer deliveries are scheduled for spring 2023.

The Citroen e-C4 X Electric is 4,600mm long compared to 4,360mm for the e-C4 Electric, with a 510-litre boot.

There are three trim levels; ‘Sense’, ‘Shine’ and ‘Shine Plus’. All trim levels feature Citroen’s ‘Advanced Comfort Programme’, including ‘Advanced Comfort Seats’ and ‘Advanced Comfort Suspension’.

‘Sense’ models come as standard with 18-inch ‘Crosslight’ alloy wheels, Advanced Comfort Seats, Keyless Entry and Start, as well as a 10-inch touchscreen equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All ‘Sense’ models also feature Active Safety Brake, Speed Limit Information, Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision Warning and Driver Attention Alert. ‘Sense’ models start at £31,995.

‘Shine’ models gain My Citroen Drive Plus – Citroen’s new infotainment and navigation system with integrated natural voice commands. ‘Shine’ variants also benefit from a head-up display, a reversing camera with Top Rear Vision, Automatic Intelligent Beam Headlights, as well as a heated steering wheel. Safety is improved thanks to Advanced Active Safety Brake with night-time and cyclist detection, and Extended Traffic Sign Recognition. ‘Shine’ variants are available from £34,495.

Range-topping ‘Shine Plus’ versions add Alcantara seats that are heated for the driver and front passenger. ‘Shine Plus’ versions also come as standard with Highway Driver Assist, which includes Adaptive Cruise Control. ‘Shine Plus’ versions start from £35,495.