ELECTRIC CITROËN CHARGING

You can plug into different rated power sockets and the vehicle will charge at the maximum rate of power available, capped by the capacity of the vehicle on board charger. 7kW is the level of power that is most commonplace and suitable for UK domestic properties installing chargepoints.  

Home: if you have off-street parking, we recommend you get a charging point installed.  Citroën have partnered with Pod Point for home charging - and your Dealer can start the process for you.

Work: many workplaces already have electric vehicle charging points installed.

Public: there is a vast network of publically available chargepoints across the country and many of them are completely free to use.  There are a number of different providers however, so www.zap-map.com is the best place to do research on what's available in a certain area from all providers.

On-Street Residential: in you don't have off-street parking at home, it is worth contacting your council to find out what they are doing in this area.  Central government has funding available to local councils for them to provide charging points for residents who have to park on the street.

The charging time depends on the type of charging point you use. There are several types of terminals, both domestic and public, with several power levels. Find all the information you need on the dedicated vehicle pages.

Citroën vehicle socket: Type 2 connector

Citroën battery electric vehicles on board charger:
7kW (monophase) as standard: charge time - 7 hours 30 mins
11kW (three phase) as factory option: charge time - 5 hours
100kW CCS Rapid Charge as standard: charge time 30 mins to 80%

Citroën plug-in hybrid on board charger:
7kW (monophase): charge time - 1 hour 40 mins

Citroën supply an 7kW accelerated charging cable as standard, to connect to a 'type 2' charging point, as it’s the recommended method for daily charging any electrified vehicle.  If you wish to charge from a 3-pin domestic socket, a cable is available for purchase as an accessory.  Rapid charging for full electric vehicles does not need a separate cable, as these are always tethered to the charging point.

Citroën's charging partner is Pod Point, so they can assist with installing a chargepoint at your home. It can be more challenging to get charging points installed in shared residences and apartments. Pod Point can update you with the latest advice on how to navigate this topic.

If you’re charging an electric car regularly, there’s no escaping the rise in your energy bill. But remember that trips to the petrol station are removed or reduced, depending on your EV type, and electricity is generally around a quarter of the price of conventional fuel. 

 

There are also suppliers who’ll offer cheaper tariffs for use overnight, so you can charge your car at a reduced rate while you sleep. This can cut costs by a third or even more. Public charging can also alleviate the electric use at home, whether at the shops or at the office, where it isn’t considered a taxable benefit. 

All you need is a domestic socket to charge an EV, but we recommend having a dedicated home wallbox installed. This will make charging much faster, safer and more convenient. 

 

There are two types of charging available: AC, which is typically the sort that powers a home wallbox, and DC, which provides rapid charging and is often found at public charge points like service stations or outside supermarkets.

While PHEVs will automatically switch to petrol or diesel power when the batteries are drained, an all-electric car owner will need to be a bit more forward thinking. However, you’ll get plenty of warning before the battery is completely drained. 

 

It’s best to always keep the car charged up for impromptu trips out, to avoid unexpected breakdowns. 

Citroën strives to bring the most efficient technologies to market and support the UK in becoming a world leader in green motoring and technology. 

 

However, the practicalities of producing, storing and distributing hydrogen mean that battery-powered electric vehicles are much more viable for cars and light vans in the UK right now. They’re also cheaper to buy and run. 

Some experts point to synthetic fuels to reduce carbon, through the likes of hydrogen, which can be burned in a conventional combustion engine. However, creating these fuels can require a lot of energy and it may be a power source that’s more appropriate for heavy vehicles like buses and trucks. 

 

In the UK and Europe, with rapidly advancing electric infrastructures, Citroën believes EVs are the best way to contribute to the decarbonisation of transport for light vehicles and vans. 

Yes, you can program deferred charging and pre-heat or pre-cool your vehicle by subscribing to our free connected service e-Remote Control through the MyCitroën app.

Whether you’re charging an all-electric vehicle like the Citroën ë-C4 or a hybrid, such as the New C5 X Plug-in Hybrid, the method of charging remains the same – by connecting the vehicle to a public or at-home EV charger via a compatible cable from the charging port.

The only difference between full EVs and hybrids is the battery capacity, and thus charging times. While all-electric models require enough power for hundreds of miles per charge, hybrids only require around 30 miles of electric energy each charge as they also rely on an internal combustion engine. As such, fully electric vehicles often require more time plugged in, although rapid charging can significantly reduce this.