Citroen e-C4 X SUV Electric Review

author: FutureCar Staff    

Running costs for a Citroen e-C4 X are kept low due to the fact that it requires less time and energy to charge compared to some rivals. Citroen deliberately chose to use a smaller battery than most rivals, which helps with pricing. Despite the smaller battery, the e-C4 X still offers decent efficiency and enough range. The price of the e-C4 X is slightly higher than the base e-C4, but you get more car for the money compared to other electric alternatives in this price range. The related Peugeot e-2008 also competes closely in terms of pricing. With the increasing costs of energy for charging, the e-C4 X is an attractive package in terms of both purchase and finance costs. Expert rating: 4/5

The reliability of the e-C4 X is difficult to assess as it is too new to the market. However, the reputation of the wider Stellantis group, of which Citroen is a part, and the shared technology with brands like Vauxhall and Peugeot, is encouraging. It would have been better if the e-C4 X had a longer warranty like those offered by Kia, GWM Ora, or Hyundai. Expert rating: 4/5

The safety tech on the base trim level of the e-C4 X is good and includes most of the driver assistance systems you'd want. However, the lack of a rear-view camera on the base trim is concerning due to limited visibility out of the back. As you move up to the mid-level trim, the technology steps up a gear with more sophisticated automatic braking and assisted driving on the motorway. While the assisted driving feature is useful as a backup, it's not something to solely depend on as it can be inconsistent in its interventions. Expert rating: 4/5

The Citroen e-C4 X prioritizes comfort with features like mechanical suspension and comfortable seats. Under the Active Comfort branding, these features are standard on all models. The silent electric propulsion adds to the overall comfort, although the e-C4 X does roll more in corners compared to conventional rivals. The extended body, saloon-like profile, and bigger boot are selling points over the closely related C4 and other conventional rivals. However, there are some drawbacks such as the less practical boot opening and limited headroom in the rear. Expert rating: 4/5

Citroen offers a range of features for the e-C4 X, with the base model lacking some of the more advanced options. The 10-inch central touch-screen offers extended functionality with Citroen's app-integrated connected features, built-in navigation, and other features integrated into the My Citroen Drive Plus subscription. Without the subscription, you can still use your phone apps via Android Auto or Carplay, but you miss out on some features. The screen is generally easy to operate, although the graphics can be a bit fiddly at times. Physical rotary knobs for volume and heating are a convenient addition. Expert rating: 4/5

FutureCar Staff