Citroën’s ë-C4 and ë-C4 X electric models have received a significant upgrade, with a new drive system and larger battery now integrated into the vehicles. The previous models were equipped with a 100 kW power system and 50-kWh battery, but have been upgraded to a 115 kW power system and a 54-kWh battery.
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Initially, the new drive system will only be available for the Shine variant. Citroën reports that this upgrade will increase the vehicle’s range by 17%, from 360 to 420 kilometres according to WTLP, while also improving efficiency and reducing the average energy consumption to 12 kWh/100 km. Charging times for the larger battery will remain the same, with the battery able to be charged from 20 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes with 100 kW.
Stellantis, Citroën’s parent company, emphasizes that it is the only “mainstream brand” offering two electric vehicles in the C-segment, and notes that these two electric powertrains are integral to Citroën’s electrification strategy, which aims to make the transition to electric vehicles easier and stress-free for consumers.
Although pricing details for the upgraded models have not been provided, the old Citroën ë-C4 X could be ordered in the UK at an entry-level trim starting from £28,495 after the Plug-in Car Grant.
The 115 kW electric drive is not new for the Stellantis Group, as it is also used in the Peugeot e-208 and DS 3 E-Tense. In the future, the Jeep Avenger and all-electric Peugeot 308 and 308 SW will also be equipped with this drive-and-battery combination.
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The new 115 kW motor was developed in-house by Stellantis and Japanese drive company Nidec, and is manufactured by a joint venture of the two companies in Trémery, which was formerly the largest diesel engine plant. This drive unit replaces the 100 kW engine previously used, which was sourced from German supplier Vitesco Technologies. The additional energy content of the new batteries was made possible with the same installation space thanks to a new generation of cells.
With this upgrade, Citroën is continuing to position itself as a leading player in the electric vehicle market, offering consumers greater range, efficiency, and versatility at a competitive price point.
