Currently reading: Citroen launches longer-range EV powertrain for e-C4 and e-C4 X

More powerful, 260-mile 54kWh-battery EVs will arrive in July – joined by petrol and diesel versions of C4 X

Citroën has introduced a new powertrain for the ë-C4 and ë-C4 X electric family cars, significantly extending their ranges. 

The new powertrain brings a larger 54kWh battery pack and a more efficient motor that makes 153bhp and 191lb ft – a 20bhp increase over the existing 50kWh EVs.

Both the 50kWh and 54kWh powertrains will be sold alongside each other.

Destined for production in July, the new powertrain brings a WLTP range of up to 260 miles, putting it five miles shy of that achieved by the Volkswagen ID 3 Pro but 20 miles more than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in its standard SE RWD form. 

Charging times remain the same as for the 50kWh car, with 100kW rapid-charging available.

According to parent company Stellantis, the addition of this new drivetrain makes Citroën the only "generalist" brand to offer two EVs with two powertrain options in the C-segment.

However, Stellantis will broaden the range of all its EVs based on the CMP platform, meaning the Peugeot e-208 and Peugeot e-2008 will eventually be joined by more powerful and efficient editions.

In an attempt to maximise range, Citroën offers the e-C4 and e-C4 X with low-rolling-resistance 18in tyres; a heat pump that takes into account ambient conditions and adjusts in-car systems accordingly; and an aerodynamically optimised body. 

Citroën also confirmed that order books will open for petrol and diesel versions of the C4 X in an attempt to meet demand from both fleet operators and regular customers.

The C4 X will be available in three ICE specs: Puretech 100, Puretech 130 and BlueHDi 130. The basic petrol will offer a six-speed manual gearbox only, while the more potent petrol and the diesel will come with an eight-speed automatic.

Citroën couldn't comment on pricing for any model, but with the current ë-C4 starting at £22,080 and ë-C4 X at £31,995, we expect the more powerful 54kWh editions to command slight premiums.

The same goes for the ICE C4 X, which could start at a Peugeot 2008-rivalling £26,000. 

Jonathan Bryce

Jonathan Bryce
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Jonathan is an editorial assistant working with Autocar. He has held this position since March 2024, having previously studied at the University of Glasgow before moving to London to become an editorial apprentice and pursue a career in motoring journalism. 

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MassDamper 9 May 2023

The ë-C4 doesn't start at £22,080 - it's the same as the ë-C4 X at £31,995.

The ICE C4 starts at £22,080, so the ICE C4 X should be similar.

 

SuffolkProf 9 May 2023

Longer range = nothing like sensible range.  

Even the much maligned VW ID3 comes with the option of 330 WLTP-Miles, which is getting towards acceptable. But Citroen at 260 WLTP-Miles, correct for real-world, and a bit of margin to actually get home and its 180-200 miles.   Having to find chargers on the way makes a journey more complicated.