Citroën has opened its order books for the ë-C4 X Electric, the brand’s first electric-only car to be launched in the UK.
Prices start from £31,995 MRRP OTR and the first customer deliveries are scheduled for spring 2023, the company said.
Available with a 100 kW electric motor, paired with a 50kWh battery pack, the vehicle is capable of delivering 222 miles (WLTP combined) range on a single charge. It launches in the UK with a choice of three trim levels: ‘Sense’, ‘Shine’ and ‘Shine Plus’.
It features a distinctive silhouette, which combines a fastback shape with the robust styling and elevated ride height of an SUV. It has a drag coefficient of just 0.29 Cx. The front end features Citroën’s distinctive bonnet-wide chrome chevrons that flow into dual-height front lights, which feature the brand’s LED vision lighting technology. At the rear, new distinctive LED rear lights echo the front light signature, picking up on the sculpted lines of the boot opening.
At 4.6m long, the C4 X Electric offers generous space in the front and rear for occupants, while the extra-wide boot offers 510-litres of useful load space. There is a high and wide opening for easy access, and additional storage under the boot floor, including a convenient place to store the Mode 3 charging cable that is supplied as standard with all trim levels.
The vehicle comes as standard with a 7.4 kW single-phase on-board charger and a Type 2 Mode 3 charging cable. A full charge from a 7 kW wallbox will take approximately 7.5 hours, the company said. Supporting up to 100 kW rapid charging, an 0-80% charge can be completed in as little as 30 minutes, Citroen said.
‘Sense’ models come as standard with 18in ‘Crosslight’ alloy wheels, Advanced Comfort Seats, Keyless Entry and Start, as well as a 10-inch touchscreen equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All ‘Sense’ models also feature Active Safety Brake, Speed Limit Information, Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision Warning and Driver Attention Alert. ‘Sense’ models start at £31,995 MRRP OTR, the company said.
‘Shine’ model gains My Citroën Drive Plus – the brand’s next-generation infotainment and navigation system with integrated natural voice commands. It also benefits from a head-up display, a reversing camera with Top Rear Vision, Automatic Intelligent Beam Headlights, as well as a heated steering wheel. It is equipped with Advanced Active Safety Brake with night-time and cyclist detection, and Extended Traffic Sign Recognition. ‘Shine’ variants are available from £34,495 MRRP OTR, the company said.
Range-topping ‘Shine Plus’ versions add Alcantara seats that are heated for the driver and front passenger and come as standard with Highway Driver Assist, which includes Adaptive Cruise Control. ‘Shine Plus’ versions start from £35,495 MRRP OTR, the company said.