Citroën C5 Aircross Long Range

Overview

The 2025 Citroën e-C5 Long Range arrives as a seriously compelling electric family SUV, prioritizing what Citroën does best: supreme comfort and practicality. This Long Range trim is the one to have, tackling range anxiety head-on with a massive battery pack designed for epic road trips. It squares up against rivals by offering a unique blend of distinctive French style, a lounge-like interior, and a serene driving experience. With an estimated new price of around €45,000, it aims to deliver a massive amount of EV for your money.

What's New for 2025?

As an all-new model for 2025, everything about the e-C5 is fresh. It’s built on a new-generation platform designed specifically for electrification, allowing for its class-leading battery size. This Long Range version is the headline act, introducing a powertrain focused on maximising distance between charges. Citroën has also debuted its latest infotainment and driver-assistance systems, packaging them within a design that doubles down on the brand’s commitment to a 'magic carpet ride' feel, setting a new comfort benchmark in the competitive electric SUV segment.

Design & Exterior

The e-C5 won't be mistaken for anything else on the road. It sports Citroën's funky and futuristic design language, with a soft, aerodynamic silhouette, distinctive split front headlights, and signature side Airbumps. The SUV proportions give it a commanding presence, measuring 4652 mm in length, 1936 mm in width, and 1692 mm in height. The Long Range trim features stylish alloy wheels designed to enhance efficiency, blending form and function. It’s a design that stands out by being refreshingly different and unapologetically focused on smooth, flowing lines.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside, and it feels like your living room on wheels. The cabin is dominated by Citroën's Advanced Comfort seats, which are more like armchairs, offering fantastic support for long journeys. The tech suite is bang up to date, with a large central touchscreen and a crisp digital driver's display, both running a slick new interface with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Passenger space is generous for five adults. Practicality is a huge plus, with a massive 565-litre boot that expands to an enormous 1668 litres with the seats folded.

Performance & Driving Experience

This isn't a performance EV designed to win drag races; it's all about smooth, effortless progress. The Long Range model uses a single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) driving the front wheels, producing 170 kW and 345 Nm of torque. That's enough grunt for a respectable 0-100 km/h sprint in 8.8 seconds. The real story is the ride quality, which is exceptionally supple, soaking up bumps with ease. It wafts along in serene quietness, making it one of the most relaxing and comfortable electric SUVs to drive.

Range, Battery & Charging

Range anxiety? What range anxiety? The Long Range model packs a huge 96.9 kWh usable battery, delivering an impressive real-world range estimate of 494 km, as calculated by Green Cars Compare. Its efficiency is a solid 5.1 km/kWh. For charging, it features a standard 11 kW on-board AC charger for easy overnight top-ups. When you're on the move, its 400V architecture can handle DC fast charging at speeds up to 160 kW via its CCS Type 2 port, getting you back on the road quickly during long journeys.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

While official Euro NCAP safety ratings for the 2025 e-C5 are still pending, it is expected to perform well, arriving packed with modern safety tech. Standard equipment on the Long Range trim includes a comprehensive suite of driver aids, such as Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, and traffic sign recognition. Buyers can typically upgrade to more advanced systems like a sophisticated Highway Driver Assist, which combines adaptive cruise control with lane centering for a more relaxed motorway experience, acting as an extra set of eyes on the road.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Peace of mind comes as standard with the e-C5. Citroën typically offers a comprehensive vehicle warranty in Europe, often covering 3 years or 100,000 kilometres. Critically for an EV, the high-voltage battery is protected by a separate, longer warranty, usually lasting for 8 years or 160,000 kilometres, which guarantees it will retain at least 70% of its original usable capacity. Thanks to fewer moving parts, maintenance costs are significantly lower than a traditional petrol or diesel car, consisting mainly of checks on brakes, tyres, and cabin filters.