Citroen e-C4 Review

​Pricing

That the electric e-C4 is at the top end of the C4 pricing spectrum comes as little surprise, really, but by the standards of comparable family electric cars the Citroen is very good value. Even entry-level ‘You!’ trim, which starts the range at just over £30,000, brings plenty of standard equipment including LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels and rear parking sensors. It also has a 10-inch touchscreen with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while dual-zone climate control is fitted as standard too. 

The mid-spec Max adds a rear view camera, keyless entry, adaptive cruise control, tinted rear windows and 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Range-topping ë-Series cars can come with the 50kWh/134bhp combo or 54kWh/156bhp combo and cost £36,295 and £37,195 respectively. They get a heated steering wheel, and a wireless smartphone charging pad, as well as heated front seats and an upgraded Citroen stereo system. And on the outside there's a two-tone roof, 'dark chrome' exterior pack.

Unsurprisingly, too, the e-C4’s pricing pitches it against its nearest rivals from Peugeot and Volkswagen, but be aware rivals such as the MG4 and BYD Dolphin are cheaper and offer the same if not better equipment levels. PCP finance deals on the e-C4 are decent, and there are often low deposit or low interest deals to benefit from, while monthly prices tend to start from around £300 per month with a reasonable deposit.

Running costs

With 2% BIK it’s a wise buy for a business buyer, electric is the way to go if you’re intent on spending as little on your company car. Retained values aren’t likely to be as strong as those for its key rivals, though in every other area the e-C4 is as similarly inexpensive an ownership proposition as its plug-in alternatives.