Citroën e-C4 X 54 kWh

Overview

The Citroën e-C4 X 54 kWh is a rather quirky French take on the electric family car, blending sedan looks with a hint of crossover height. It was a short-lived variant, produced in 2023 and discontinued in 2024, primarily for the European market. Key highlights for this specific 54 kWh trim include its focus on Citroën's famed "Advanced Comfort" and a decent real-world range. Since it was never officially sold in the US, there's no official USD pricing, and it's now only found on the used market in Europe.

What's New for 2024?

For its final model year, 2024, the e-C4 X with the 54 kWh battery pack was essentially the "new" offering itself, having been introduced in 2023. This larger (50.8 kWh usable) battery and more potent 115 kW motor were a step up from the earlier 50 kWh (nominal) version, aiming to give buyers a bit more poke and, crucially, more miles between plug-ins. Sadly, its production run was brief, ending in 2024, so it’s more of a "what was recent" than "what's new for the current year."

Design & Exterior

The e-C4 X 54 kWh is unmistakably Citroën, with a design that’ll definitely turn heads – a sort of fastback sedan on stilts. It’s got that distinctive Gallic charm, featuring split-level LED headlights and a sleek, sloping roofline that ends in a unique tail. This isn't your average boring box! Dimensions wise, it stretches 181.1 inches long, stands 60 inches tall, and measures 70.9 inches across (without mirrors), giving it a noticeable presence but still manageable for city life. It’s certainly a departure from the norm!

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Slip inside the e-C4 X 54 kWh, and Citroën’s "Advanced Comfort" philosophy hits you. Expect plush seating and a cabin designed to soothe. Passenger space is decent for a compact, though that sloping roof might nibble at rear headroom for taller folks. You get a practical 18 cubic feet of trunk space, expanding to a useful 48 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat. No frunk here, though. Tech-wise, a central touchscreen (likely 10-inch) with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will handle infotainment duties, paired with a digital driver display.

Performance & Driving Experience

Don't expect Tesla-baiting launches; the e-C4 X 54 kWh is more about relaxed cruising. Its single front-mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) churns out 115 kW (around 154 hp) and 192 lb-ft of torque, good for a 0-60 mph dash in a respectable 8.9 seconds. Top speed is a modest 93 mph. True to Citroën form, the driving experience prioritizes a pillowy ride over sharp handling – it’s a proper waft-mobile. Regenerative braking helps recoup energy, likely with a more aggressive 'B' mode for one-pedal-ish driving.

Range, Battery & Charging

Powering this French fancy is a 50.8 kWh (usable) battery pack, which Green Cars Compare's calculated real-world range estimate suggests will deliver around 221 miles – not too shabby! Efficiency is rated at a solid 4.35 mi/kWh. For juicing up, the standard 11 kW AC on-board charger can refill the battery from empty in about 5 hours. Find a DC fast charger, and it’ll slurp power at up to 101 kW, getting you from 10-80% in roughly 30 minutes. If sold stateside, it would likely sport a CCS Type 1 or NACS port.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While it hasn't faced NHTSA's crash sleds (not being a US model), the e-C4 X scored a 4-star rating from Euro NCAP. You can expect a suite of modern driver aids. Standard kit likely includes essentials like automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, and traffic sign recognition. Depending on the specific configuration within its European market, buyers could often add goodies like adaptive cruise control with stop & go, blind-spot monitoring, and a 360-degree camera system to make navigating tight spots a doddle.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Since the e-C4 X 54 kWh isn't sold in the US, specific American warranty details don't apply. However, Citroën in Europe typically offers a basic vehicle warranty of 2 or 3 years with unlimited mileage, or longer with a mileage cap. The crucial battery warranty is usually around 8 years or 100,000 miles, guaranteeing at least 70% of its original capacity. Powertrain components are generally covered similarly. Like all EVs, maintenance should be relatively minimal, focusing on tires, brakes, and cabin filters.