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Citroën ë-Berlingo

(2021 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

69
%
B

Used car score:

73
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

61
%
D

Safety Rating:

60
%
C

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

92
%
A

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

69
%
B

Used car score:

73
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

61
%
D

Safety Rating:

60
%
C

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

92
%
A

Summary


The Citroën ë-Berlingo is an electric van-based people carrier that first arrived on UK roads in 2021. It is the EV version of the regular Berlingo people carrier that has recently been discontinued, and is nearly identical to the likes of the Peugeot e-Rifter and Vauxhall Combo-e Life.

As part of parent company Stellantis’ EV strategy, all of the company’s passenger vans are now electric-only (although petrol and diesel are still available for regular commercial vans).

The ë-Berlingo has been widely praised for its practicality and relaxing driving experience, but frequently criticised for its rather short battery range.

Darren Wilson of Auto Express argues that the ë-Berlingo is the “ideal car for a family with a small business”, as its more spacious inside than similarly priced SUVs and estate cars, and it is both cheap and quiet to run. The Telegraph‘s Alex Robbins adds that this electric people carrier’s price is “reasonable, albeit not an outright bargain”.

Being based on a van, many of the interior fittings and trims are not as slick as some car-based rivals. And within the Stellantis family, the Vauxhall Combo Life probably provides better value for money overall – although that depends on the final price you’re paying for the vehicle.

An updated ë-Berlingo arrived in the UK in Spring 2024. This features a minor styling update, improved battery range, enhanced interior comfort and better infotainment technology. However, it’s still the same basic vehicle, so key dimensions and overall attributes will remain the same.

As of January 2025, the Citroën ë-Berlingo holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 69%. It gets top marks for its low running costs and zero tailpipe emissions, although its safety rating is merely average. It’s also worth noting that we don’t yet have any reliability data yet, so check back again soon.

ë-Berlingo highlights

  • Quiet zero-emission driving
  • Spacious and practical interior
  • Well-equipped as standard
  • Plenty of boot space

ë-Berlingo lowlights

  • Comparatively short range
  • More expensive than diesel-powered Berlingo
  • Some electric rivals are slightly better value
  • Fiddly infotainment

Key specifications


Body style: People carrier
Engines:
electric, battery-powered
Price:
From £32,225 on-road

Launched: Summer 2021
Last updated: Spring 2024
Next update due: TBA


Media reviews


Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express

+

Business Car

+

Carbuyer

+

Discover EV

+

Driving Electric

+

Green Car Guide

+

Motoring Research

+

Parkers

+

The Telegraph

+

Top Gear

+

Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 4 stars
Date tested: August 2018
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 91%
Child protection: 81%
Vulnerable road users: 58%
Safety assist: 68%

The Citroën ë-Berlingo has not specifically been tested by Euro NCAP, but the combustion-powered Berlingo people carrier it’s based on has. Euro NCAP decided in September 2022 to extend the Berlingo’s four-star safety rating to the ë-Berlingo, as both models are structurally identical.

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of January 2025, the Citroën ë-Berlingo has not been tested by Green NCAP.

The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the ë-Berlingo is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing if and when it takes place. Check back again soon.

Reliability rating


Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of January 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Citroën ë-Berlingo to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the ë-Berlingo, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating


Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models209 milesB167 – 213 milesB – C
Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models3.4 m/KWhE3.3 – 3.5 m/KWhD – E
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models22A10 – 10A – A
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£86A
Year 2£271A
Year 3£403A
Year 4£556A
Year 5£776A
Overall£2,092A

The Citroën ë-Berlingo should be a very affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for petrol and diesel cars) isn’t good, which means you don’t get as much range out of the battery as a more efficient vehicle would.

However, other costs are excellent. The insurance group is low, which will help to keep your annual premium down, while servicing and maintenance costs for the first five years are also excellent compared to most cars on sale today.

Similar cars


If you’re looking at the Citroën ë-Berlingo, you might also be interested in these alternatives

Mercedes-Benz EQT | Nissan e-NV200 Combi | Peugeot e-Rifter | Toyota Proace City Electric | Vauxhall Combo Life Electric | Volkswagen ID. Buzz


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