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Citroën ë-C4 vs DS N°4
Selected trimPLUSChange trim222 mi · 50 kWh · £28,715
Selected trimE-TENSE PALLASChange trim279 mi · 61.9 kWh · £36,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C4 leads on family practicality, charging speed and city driving, while the DS N°4 leads on motorway range and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C4 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the DS N°4 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Citroën ë-C4 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Citroën
5.9
DS
5.7
Too close to call
Motorway RangeDS
Citroën
3.8
DS
4.7
FamilyCitroën
Citroën
6.5
DS
5.1
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
5
DS
2.9
Cost Per MileDS
Citroën
5.1
DS
7.7
City DrivingCitroën
Citroën
7
DS
6.3
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,715 (better) | £36,995 |
| Official range | 222 miles | 279 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 380 L | 390 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 29 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 7.4 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Citroën ë-C4
DS N°4
Length
Citroën ë-C44,355mm-45mm
DS N°44,400mm
Width
Citroën ë-C41,800mm-30mm
DS N°41,830mm
Height
Citroën ë-C41,520mm
DS N°41,470mm-50mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,355 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm (better) | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,470 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | 10.8 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare (better) | 570 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 380 L | 390 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1250 L (better) | 1240 L |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Citroën ë-C4
- At 4,355 mm, longer than 90% of hatchback EVs we track.
- One of 32 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
DS N°4
- At 4,400 mm, shorter than 100% of saloon EVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 32 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 10.8 m turning circle, tighter than 95% of saloon EVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C4 PLUS |  DS N°4 E-TENSE PALLAS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.36m | 4.40m+45mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.83m+30mm |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.47m-50mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.67m+5mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 380L | 390L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L (better) | 1240L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 10.8m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,571kg (better) | 1,867kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 50kWh | 61.9kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 222 mi | 279 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 120kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,715 (better) | £36,995 |
| Price after EV grant | £27,215 (-£1,500) (better) | £35,495 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Saloon |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 222 miles | 279 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 161 miles | 232 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 29 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 120 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 153 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 50 kWh | 58.3 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 7.4 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 157 kW (better) |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 343 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Watch the reviews
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Citroën ë-C4 PLUS
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant83%
Vulnerable Road Users57%
Safety Assist63%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - DS N°4 E-TENSE PALLAS
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist65%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | DS N°4E-TENSE PALLAS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Citroën ë-C4
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DS N°4
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Frequently asked questions
Is the DS N°4 worth the extra £8,280 over the Citroën ë-C4?
The DS N°4 costs £8,280 more than the Citroën ë-C4. For that premium it adds 57 miles more WLTP range, 57 kW more power and a 2.6s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Citroën ë-C4 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Citroën ë-C4 or the DS N°4?
The Citroën ë-C4 is £8,280 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Citroën ë-C4 comes out roughly £8,200 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Citroën ë-C4 and DS N°4 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 161 miles for the Citroën ë-C4 and 232 miles for the DS N°4 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The DS N°4 goes roughly 71 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 29-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C4 or the DS N°4?
The Citroën ë-C4 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 30 mm narrower than the DS N°4. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C4 and about 570 mm of total clearance for the DS N°4.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C4 or the DS N°4?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C4 and 84% for the DS N°4. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .