Citroën e-C4 X 54 kWh

Overview

The 2025 Citroën e-C4 X, particularly in this peppy 54 kWh trim, is a rather cool cat in the electric family car scene. It’s a fastback-style saloon that ditches the boring box vibe for something a bit more chic, focusing big time on that famous Citroën comfort. Key highlights for this version include an uprated battery delivering more real-world range and a punchier motor. With a starting price around €34,800 in Europe, it’s gunning for those who want practicality and a smooth electric ride without breaking the bank. It's a comfy cruiser, this one!

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the headline for the e-C4 X is the widespread availability and focus on this improved 54 kWh battery pack, offering a welcome boost in range and efficiency over earlier iterations. This means more miles between plug-ins, which is always a winner! Paired with a more potent 115 kW electric motor, it gives the car a bit more zest. While major styling overhauls aren't on the cards, expect potential minor tweaks to infotainment software for a smoother user experience, keeping it fresh against the competition. This powertrain update is the real game-changer here.

Design & Exterior

The e-C4 X 54 kWh isn't shy, rocking a distinctive fastback-saloon silhouette that sets it apart from your average hatchback. It’s got that quirky Citroën charm, with sleek LED headlights and a high-riding stance that hints at SUV ruggedness, but it's all car. This trim boasts a clean, modern look. Dimensionally, it stretches out to 4600 mm in length, is 1834 mm wide (mirrors tucked in), and stands 1525 mm tall, giving it a substantial presence on the road. It’s certainly a head-turner in a subtle French way!

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the e-C4 X 54 kWh, and Citroën’s Advanced Comfort philosophy hits you. Think plush seats and a generally serene vibe, making it a lovely place to munch miles. It’s a 5-seater with decent passenger space. Tech-wise, you get a slick central touchscreen, likely 10-inches, running the My Citroën Drive Plus system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a digital driver’s display. Boot space is pretty generous at 510 litres, expanding to a massive 1360 litres with the seats down. No frunk for your charging cables here, though.

Performance & Driving Experience

Under the bonnet (well, not literally!), the e-C4 X 54 kWh packs a 115 kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor, dishing out a handy 260 Nm of torque to the front wheels. This setup gets you from 0 to 100 km/h in a respectable 10.1 seconds – not lightning fast, but perfectly adequate for daily duties. The driving experience is pure Citroën: super comfy, with a soft suspension that soaks up bumps beautifully. It’s more about relaxed cruising than B-road blasting. Regenerative braking, including a useful 'B' mode, helps claw back some energy.

Range, Battery & Charging

The e-C4 X 54 kWh features a 50.8 kWh usable battery, delivering a Green Cars Compare estimated real-world range of around 363 km – pretty decent for the daily grind and then some! Energy consumption is rated at a nifty 7.15 km/kWh. For charging, the standard 11 kW AC on-board charger will juice it up fully in roughly 5-6 hours. Hook it up to a DC fast charger, and it’ll slurp power at up to 100 kW via its CCS Type 2 port, meaning a 20-80% top-up can be done in about 30 minutes.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

When it comes to safety, the Citroën e-C4 X shares its platform with the C4, which scored a solid 4 stars in Euro NCAP tests. This 54 kWh version comes equipped with a good suite of driver aids. Expect essentials like Autonomous Emergency Braking, Active Lane Departure Warning, and speed limit recognition as standard. Niceties such as adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, and blind-spot monitoring are often available, potentially on higher specs or as part of optional packs, enhancing both safety and cruising comfort on those long hauls.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Citroën typically backs the e-C4 X with a standard vehicle warranty, often around 2 years with unlimited kilometres or 3 years/100,000 km in Europe, whichever comes first – always check local terms. Critically, the high-voltage battery gets its own robust warranty, usually 8 years or 160,000 km, guaranteeing at least 70% of its original capacity. Powertrain components are generally covered under these. EVs mean less faff with maintenance, so expect lower running costs compared to an old-school petrol or diesel car, though complimentary scheduled maintenance isn't a common Citroën perk.