ELECTRIC VEHICLES

At Citroën, we want to provide you with all of the information you need before you go ahead with your vehicle purchase. Our electric vehicle FAQ’s will give you more detail on any queries you may have.

WHICH VEHICLES IN THE CITROËN RANGE ARE ELECTRIFIED?

In 2020, Citroën will launch a Plug In Hybrid version of the New C5 Aircross SUV. This launch marks the start of Citroën's journey to electrify its entire range of vehicles. From city cars right up to large vans so that by 2025 you will be able to buy a full electric or plug-in hybrid version of every model in the Citroën range. Previous models include Saxo Electric, C-Zero, and Berlingo Electric Van have been developed and sold in the UK.

WHAT DO CITROËN DO FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?

Citroën are fully committed to reducing the environmental impact of our business. This doesn’t only mean reducing the CO2 and NOX output of the vehicles we sell. It also stretches to the full life cycle of those vehicle and components, and our wider business operations, including our offices and production plants.

WHAT IF ELECTRIC ISN’T RIGHT FOR ME?

Citroën are committed to bringing electric vehicles to the mainstream, provide the right vehicle solution according to each individual drivers needs and usage cycle​. They continue to invest in research and development of all different types of fuel sources. ​Citroën offer a choice of petrol, diesel and electrified options on the same car so that you don’t have to compromise on the size or style of vehicle you want in order to be more environmentally focused. You can also select the drivetrain which works best for you.

WHAT IS THE COST OF CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE?

This is fully dependent on where you charge and the cost of your electricity. Some public charge points are completely free, whereas others have variable charges. You can also install a charge point at home and pay for the electricity you use to charge.

Electricity is priced by kWh (kilowatt per hour) - so for a full battery charge you multiply the price per kWh by the capacity of the battery (in the same way today you would multiply the price per gallon, by the fuel tank capacity).

Many energy companies are now offering ‘electric vehicle tariffs’ where charging at certain times is cheaper. Citroën make this easy for you to manage, from either the vehicle or through downloading the MyCitroën app, which allows you to programme your vehicle to start charging at a time convenient to you. This means you can plug your vehicle in when you get home, but tell the car to not start drawing power until your off-peak rate kicks in!

WHAT IS THE COST OF AN EV COMPARED TO A CONVENTIONAL VEHICLE?

Electric vehicles are more expensive to buy initially, however the running costs are much lower than a conventional vehicle. There are also tax benefits and other incentives, so for many usage cycles this balances out over the period of ownership of the volume. Citroën therefore encourage all customers to assess the Total Cost of Ownership of vehicles, rather than initial purchase price.