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Citroën e-C4 review

2021 onwards (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 3.1 out of 53.1
” Refined electric hatchback is both comfortable and stylish “

At a glance

Price new £26,240 - £30,095
Used prices £9,762 - £18,536
Road tax cost £0
Insurance group 21 - 24
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Fuel economy 2.3 - 4.4 miles/kWh
Range 210 - 271 miles
Miles per pound 3.7 - 12.9
Number of doors 5
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Available fuel types

Fully electric

Pros & cons

PROS
  • Eye-catching design
  • Ample interior space
  • Incredibly comfortable
CONS
  • Disappointing range
  • Not as quick as rivals
  • Not sporty in any way

Written by Keith Adams Updated: 10 October 2023

Overview

The e-C4 is the electric alternative to the ‘standard’ petrol- and diesel-engined C4 models that represent Citroen’s idea of a family car. Unlike the hatchbacks with which the C4 and e-C4 are designed to compete, the Citroens have a raised ride height and sharp styling that helps to set them apart.

Citroen has always liked to do things differently, and the e-C4 is definitely unlike anything else on the market. Its key rivals are the slightly smaller Volkswagen ID.3 and the Nissan Leaf, but the e-C4’s height means parallels will always be drawn with the likes of the Kia e-Niro, Vauxhall Mokka-e and Peugeot e-2008.

Alongside those SUVs, the e-C4 looks like a case of style over substance, but the emphasis on comfort and the eye-catching exterior design will win it plenty of fans. The only catch is a slightly underwhelming range that makes it less well suited to long journeys.

That said, Citroen also sells this car with petrol and diesel engines, so perhaps the company is trying not to tread on its own toes with this electric model. Either way, the e-C4 is going to be the more interesting proposition for company car drivers and the eco-conscious.

Over the next few pages, we’ll be reviewing all aspects of the Citroen e-C4 thoroughly and rating them in our verdict. Our scores will look at the driving experience, how pleasant the interior is, the practicality on offer and what it’ll cost you to run.