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[Richard-fpmk]

I went from a diesel to an eC4. I was quite reluctant. The eC4 is a brilliant car. The ride, including the spec. I own a shine+. If you are going electric there are a few things to bear in mind. It's more suited to short journeys as motorway depletes ANY EV range rapidly. My car will say 190 range. If I do my 32 mile journey then by the time I get to work it will say about 90 miles range left. Though bear in mind the car will under estimate your range so don't take that 90 miles range as gospel. I tend to drive in sport mode so you can always switch to eco mode and get much better range. Another thing is the car is not slow. I was worried about the overtaking acceleration. As with any EV the instant torque is poweful and it'st enough to get past a slow moving lorry if required. It is our secondary car. I would not rely on any EV as an only car unless you plan to only drive local and not venture to far from home. My only real complaint is the cup holders for the front passenger are woeful. They don't hold take- out coffee cups properly.

[mikadavies]

I have a 2023 E-C4... Totally agree its a nice sized hatchback. Seats are brilliantly comfortable as is the suspension. Fit and finish is miles better than the MG4. I find it very quiet with no wind noise. My E-C4 only had one battery size and I disagree with the winter range stated here.... I have driven in freezing weather, constant 70mph and still did better than 140 miles. The outstanding part of the E-C4 is its brilliantly cheap second hand price.

[gregorybigg]

Had mine 2 years now, and it’s such a relaxed drive, costs me £4 to charge 150miles in winter or 200 plus for the rest of the year.

[Illuminatio]

I've had one for 2 years now. I still look forward enthusiastically to my daily commute and have no complaints at all so far. Lovely car.

[drysdalekev]

Don't understand the hate for EVs. I've got one of these on a lease, it is a really nice car to drive and very comfortable. I pay £250 a month and am saving over £100 a month on petrol and tax, and the insurance worked out slightly cheaper. Very much doubt i would find an ICE car in this class for £150 a month.

[joaquimbarbosa]

The ec4 really is underrated for what it offers, confortable range, amazing car in every other aspect. A bit expensive, but luxurious enough to justify it

[yr]

Good to see Joe Wilkinson bouncing back after being fired from cats does countdown

[Muushondje]

The ë-C4 is a lovely EV. A car is more than only range and battery size. This car extremely comfortable by it's PHC dampening system. And thats a unique selling point that really stand out from the crowd. If you spec it up there is not much more to wish for. I drive a shine version which is a lovely well specced car. And very reliable car with no hussle at all. Avant-garde design unique comfort.

[philiptaylor]

I have a 21 e-C4, it's a great car. The comfortable ride sold it to me. Is it a bit soft - of course it is - it's a Citroen!

[fishbear]

Picked up a 23 Shine Plus 50KWH with 3K miles, including electric seats and sunroof as a dealer's company car for just over £19K and it's brilliant. Plenty of real-world range for most journeys, enough poke and tons of kit. Super comfortable too.

[pietdijkman]

Been driving this car for 2 years now, it is great.

[raphael]

Citroen always have a different look from all the other cars, nice, slick, modern, good video review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[drxym]

I think I'd prefer my MG4 to this. The interior isn't so nice looking but you get much better performance range for less money. But it does show European manufacturers are starting at last to produce (almost) price competitive EVs - just need to bump up those battery capacities boys. As a side note, the accessory you need for the tablet pop out thing in the dash at 2:23 costs £80+ and I think if I did buy this car and wanted to use it, that I'd be designing a 3d printed piece instead.

[georgeanderson]

This is the car for me! After a year I still love it. Just make sure that any passenger leaves the seatbelt flat against the seat or it tends to knock of the door if left at an angle

[franceswilcock]

We have just bought this car and it drives beautifully. Comfort is very important to me and it rides well over uneven roads. In the last 10 days we have driven 101 miles from a full charge and the range indicator shows 106 left! We drive mainly locally and in eco all the time. It’s all you need unless you’re a boy racer.

[timnicholls]

Slightly damning with faint praise. I have had one since 2021 and never been as low as 140 in winter. Driven properly you can easily get 170+. Even in Eco it will beat a Range River away from the lights even in Eco. Never had any handling problems and you get a lot more as standard than entry level Niro and certainly more than the ID3 where everything is extra.

[gilesa.]

Driving one of these is like driving on velvet, an incredibly soft ride. Perfect car except how much the real world range dropped by when on a motorway.

[craigroberts]

Had mine a year now and love it, super comfy!

[michael-vbh]

when will the car manufacturers stop putting piano plastic in the central console?.. 🤪

[starfireforge]

You can find new ones for £16-19k at present.