RAY MASSEY and the new all-electric Citroen e-C4 X

RAY MASSEY and the new all-electric Citroen e-C4 X

“Does my boot look great in this?” is a fair question to ask about the new fully electric Citroen e-C4 X, says RAY MASSEY

  • The French brand gave a distinctive derriere to its 4.6 m long engine
  • The 100kW power supply offers a range of up to 224 miles, with prices starting at £ 33k

“Does my boot look great in this?” is a fair question to ask of the new fully electric Citroen e-C4 X.

The French brand gave a distinctive derriere to its 4.6m long, four-door high-speed alternative to midsize models.

With a luggage compartment of 510 liters and spacious interior, the 100kW power supply offers a range of up to 224 miles, which fits between the existing C4 hatch and flagship C5 X.

Good question: The French brand has given a distinctive derriere to its 4.6m long, four-door high-speed alternative to mid-size models

Good question: The French brand has given a distinctive derriere to its 4.6m long, four-door high-speed alternative to mid-size models

It is only sold as a pure electric car in the UK and many European markets.

Expect prices from £ 33,000, with first deliveries by spring 2023.

Citroen says its ‘spacious’ 510-liter boot volume, spacious interior and ‘outstanding knee space at the rear’ make it ideal for everyday use in cities by families, and by professional drivers or driver businesses.

With a luggage compartment of 510 liters and spacious interior, the 100kW power supply offers a range of up to 224 miles, which fits between the existing C4 hatch and flagship C5 X.

With a luggage compartment of 510 liters and spacious interior, the 100kW power supply offers a range of up to 224 miles, which fits between the existing C4 hatch and flagship C5 X.

It is only sold in the UK and many European markets as a pure electric car

It is only sold in the UK and many European markets as a pure electric car

Expect prices from £ 33,000, with first deliveries by spring 2023

Expect prices from £ 33,000, with first deliveries by spring 2023

Citroen says its 'spacious' 510-liter boot volume, spacious interior and 'outstanding rear knee space' make it ideal for everyday use

Citroen says its ‘spacious’ 510-liter boot volume, spacious interior and ‘outstanding rear knee space’ make it ideal for everyday use

Vincent Cobée, CEO of Citroën, said: ‘Many customers have told us they want an affordable, responsible and elegant alternative to the mass hatchback and SUV offerings in the volume compact car segment, and this is our best interpretation of that need. ‘

Hyundai’s newly unveiled fully electric Tesla-matched Ioniq 6

If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, Citroen should be very pleased with Korean car giant Hyundai’s newly unveiled, fully electric Tesla racing Ioniq 6.

Flattery: Citroen should be very pleased with Korean car giant Hyundai's newly unveiled fully electric Tesla rival Ioniq 6

Flattery: Citroen should be very pleased with Korean car giant Hyundai’s newly unveiled fully electric Tesla rival Ioniq 6

This is the stylistic spit image of the French brand’s classic curved cattle C6 saloon sold from 2006 to 2012.

And there’s just a hint of Mercedes-Benz in the back tail. Expect prices from around £ 40,000 when ordering books to open before deliveries in 2023 later this year.

Honored to be shortlisted

I am honored to have been shortlisted in five categories for the UK’s car ‘Oscars’ – the Newspress Automotive Awards.

It’s for: News, Consumer, Film Writer, Electric Vehicle Writer and Car Editor of the Year.

The winners will be announced at a Bicester Heritage Awards on Thursday, July 21st. Good luck to all fellow finalists.