Citroën launches electric ë-C4 compact hatchback

Citroen has launched the ë-C4 which has a range of 217 miles (WLTP).

The electric motor has 136 hp, 260 Nm of torque and a 0-62 mph time of 9.7 seconds when in Sport mode and a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h). The 50 kWh battery pack is rated as high-voltage 400 V Li-ion.

New ë-C4 has a “Brake” feature to recover energy when slowing the car, unlike conventional petrol and Diesel versions. This action lets the driver partially recharge the battery and increase range.

Several driving modes are available, activated by the mode selector on the centre console: Eco, Normal or Sport. The system allows the driver to choose between performance and optimal eco-driving.

For peace-of-mind, the battery warranty is eight years or 100,000 miles for 70% of charge capacity.

Charge time is optimised: In mode 4, at a public charging station using a 100 kW charger, the battery replenishes at a rate of approximately 6.2 miles/min (10 km/min), which is best in the segment. 80% of charge is completed in 30 minutes.
    
In mode 3, at home using a 32 A Wallbox, recharging takes as little as 7.5 hours with single-phase supply or even 5 hours with three-phase supply and an optional 11 kW on-board charger.
   
In mode 2, at home and for occasional needs, the battery can be recharged using a standard domestic socket.

Citroën can also install a Wallbox at home.

Charging is simple and can be pre-programmed or deferred to benefit from more advantageous off-peak electricity prices. Customers can pre-set the charging times using the touchscreen tablet in the passenger compartment or by using the MyCitroën app. Charging is easy thanks to the ergonomics of the charging port and the accessibility of the cable(s), which are stored under the boot floor. The charging port features a coloured indicator so the user can monitor the charging process. Charging can also be followed on the MyCitroën app.