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Citroën ë-C4 X

(2023 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

68
%
B

Used car score:

71
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

59
%
D

Safety Rating:

62
%
C

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

87
%
A

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

68
%
B

Used car score:

71
%
A

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

59
%
D

Safety Rating:

62
%
C

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

87
%
A

Summary


Arriving in the UK in Spring 2023, the Citroën ë-C4 X is an electric four-door saloon that sits somewhere between a conventional car and a crossover/SUV vehicle.

Based on the electric Citroën ë-C4 family hatchback, it sits taller than a conventional saloon but lower than a regular SUV, in much the same way as the larger C5 X, which won The Car Expert‘s Best Large Car Award for 2022.

The saloon’s reception from the UK media has been somewhat mixed. While reviewers agree that the ë-C4 X is a comfortable and efficient family car, many comment that it faces strong competition from its EV rivals, even within the Citroën range.

“There’s not much that’ll persuade you to buy this saloon instead of its hatchback stablemate”, argues The Telegraph‘s Alex Robbins, “and the range that simply doesn’t stack up to its rivals.”

The ë-C4 and ë-C4 X share the same rather affordable price tag, but while the saloon offers a bigger boot, it also comes with less rear headroom.

Some outlets also take issue with the car’s performance. “Its soft suspension and sedate acceleration make it a comfortable pick for tackling pothole-strewn roads and motorway trips”, Carbuyer explains, “but don’t make for an engaging driving experience.”

As of January 2024, the Citroën ë-C4 X holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 68%. It scores top marks for its low running costs and zero tailpipe emission, but its safety rating is only average and motoring journalists have given it poor grades.

As it’s still quite a new model, we don’t have any meaningful reliability data at this time, so check back soon.

ë-C4 X highlights

  • Comfortable cabin
  • Large boot
  • Same price as ë-C4 hatchback
  • Low running costs

ë-C4 X lowlights

  • Fiddly infotainment
  • Rivals offer more battery range
  • Tight rear headroom
  • Average safety rating for a new model

Key specifications


Body style: Medium four-door fastback
Engines:
electric, battery-powered
Price:
From £31,995 on-road

Launched: Winter 2022/23
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA


Media reviews


Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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Car

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What Car?

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Which EV?

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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 4 stars
Date tested: May 2021
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 80%
Child protection: 83%
Vulnerable road users: 57%
Safety assist: 63%

Although the Citroën ë-C4 X hasn’t been directly put through its paces by Euro NCAP, the safety body says that it holds the same safety rating as the structurally similar Citroën C4 hatchback, which was awarded a four-star crash safety rating back in May 2021.

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of January 2024, the Citroën ë-C4 X has not been lab 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-C4 X is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.

Reliability rating

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Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of January 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Citroën ë-C4 X o 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-C4 X, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating

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

Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models221 milesB221 – 222 milesB – B
Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models4.4 m/KWhB4.4 – 4.4 m/KWhB – B
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models22A21 – 22A – A
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£123A
Year 2£311A
Year 3£503A
Year 4£675A
Year 5£949A
Overall£2,561A

The Citroën ë-C4 X 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.

The electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for petrol and diesel cars) is very good, which leads to a decent battery range despite a modest battery size.

Insurance costs are very good, while servicing and maintenance costs over the first five years should be excellent.

Overall, it’s probably not surprising that running costs for the ë-C4 X are almost exactly the same as for the regular ë-C4 range.

Similar cars


If you’re looking at the Citroën ë-C4 X, you might also be interested in these alternatives.

Audi Q4 e-tron | BMW iX3 | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Genesis GV60 | Hyundai Ioniq 6Hyundai Kona Electric | Kia Niro EV | Kia EV6 | Mercedes-Benz EQA | Nissan Ariya | Polestar 2 | Skoda Enyaq iV | Tesla Model Y | Volkswagen ID.4 | Volvo XC40 Recharge


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