Citroën C4 X
PSA electric motor with 100 kW peak power and 50 kWh battery. Around 350 km WLTP range. Low maintenance, good everyday suitability for city use.
Electric fastback with comfort focus
The ë-C4 X with 136 hp and around 340 km WLTP range is a pleasant, comfortable everyday electric companion — the Advanced Comfort suspension filters road impacts exemplarily. Charging speed (max 100 kW DC) and range are class-typical, not class-leading. Those wanting a spacious electric cruiser without sporting pretensions make a solid choice.
Engine Weaknesses 6
Some ë-C4/ë-Berlingo units show a state of health below 100% straight from the factory. The usable capacity of the nominally 50 kWh battery is realistically only around 45 kWh. In winter, range drops to 60–70% of the rated figure. Annual degradation rate approximately 1–2%.
Symptoms: Significantly lower range than stated, range estimate unreliable.
Stellantis recalled ë-C4 and ë-Berlingo vehicles due to faulty software calibration in the traction battery control unit. The fault causes incorrect cell voltage or temperature readings and can trigger loss of drive while moving. A software update at the dealership is required.
Symptoms: Sudden loss of drive while moving, warning message 'electric traction system'.
Some ë-C4 owners report problems with AC charging (Type 2) while DC CCS charging works. Software updates can temporarily disable charging capability, radio, reversing camera, and navigation. A dealer visit is required to resolve the issue.
Symptoms: Charging aborts, infotainment unresponsive, charge flap won't open, fault warning light.
The ë-C4 does not include a heat pump as standard. Heating draws heavily from the main battery; range drops to 60–70% in winter. The optimistic onboard computer display frequently overestimates remaining range.
Symptoms: Range in cold weather well below the brochure figure, range display fluctuates significantly.
The 12V auxiliary battery in the Citroën ë-C4 (EM-100/136 kW) discharges during extended standby because control units fail to enter sleep mode. Known software bug. After 6 weeks of standby the battery can be deeply discharged.
Symptoms: Vehicle won't start after extended standby, app connection lost, all warning lights active. Vehicle does not respond to remote key.
After multiple rapid-charging sessions at high temperatures a 'drive system fault' appears. The vehicle reduces power to protect the battery. The thermal protection system is likely activating. Usually recovers after a longer cooling break.
Symptoms: Warning message 'drive system fault', severe power reduction, vehicle crawls along. Usually fully functional again once the battery has cooled.
Vehicle Weaknesses 4
Like other C4 models, C4 X owners report rapidly wearing brake discs. The braking system is a known weak point across this generation of Citroën/PSA compact cars.
The MY-Citroën infotainment system on the C4 X shows occasional crashes and faulty Bluetooth/smartphone connections. Remote functions of the Citroën app only work with limited reliability.
Defects in electrically folding door mirrors are reported on the C4 X. Corroded contacts or failed mirror motors prevent folding — a typical problem on Citroën models of this platform.
C4 X owners report that the air conditioning does not cool sufficiently in high outside temperatures. The A/C is a known problem area on PSA compact models; compressor and refrigerant leak are the causes.
