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Citroën ë-C4 vs Jaecoo E5
Selected trimPLUSChange trim222 mi · 50 kWh · £28,715
Selected trimPureChange trim248 mi · 61 kWh · £27,505
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C4 leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Jaecoo E5 leads on motorway range.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C4 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Jaecoo E5 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Citroën ë-C4 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
5.9
Jaecoo
5.2
Motorway RangeJaecoo
Citroën
3.8
Jaecoo
4.5
FamilyCitroën
Citroën
6.5
Jaecoo
3.4
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
5
Jaecoo
3.4
Cost Per Mile
Citroën
5.1
Jaecoo
5.2
Too close to call
City Driving
Citroën
7
Jaecoo
6.6
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Jaecoo E5
Pure
- £1,210 cheaper
- 26 miles more WLTP range
- 100 litres more boot space
- 52 kW more power
- 2.3s quicker 0-62 mph
- 750 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Jaecoo E5Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,715 | £27,505 (better) |
| Official range | 222 miles | 248 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 380 L | 480 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 27 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 7.7 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Citroën ë-C4
Jaecoo E5
Length
Citroën ë-C44,355mm-25mm
Jaecoo E54,380mm
Width
Citroën ë-C41,800mm-62mm
Jaecoo E51,862mm
Height
Citroën ë-C41,520mm-160mm
Jaecoo E51,680mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Jaecoo E5Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,355 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm (better) | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare (better) | 538 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Jaecoo E5Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 380 L | 480 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1250 L (better) | 1180 L |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 750 kg (better) |
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 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Jaecoo E5
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C4 PLUS |  Jaecoo E5 Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.36m | 4.38m+25mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.86m+62mm |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.68m+160mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.63m-40mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 380L | 480L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L (better) | 1180L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 1,571kg (better) | 1,840kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 50kWh | 61kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 222 mi | 248 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 80kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,715 | £27,505 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £27,215 (-£1,500) | £27,505 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
* Jaecoo E5: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Jaecoo E5Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 222 miles | 248 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 161 miles | 207 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 27 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 80 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 153 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 50 kWh | 58.9 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Jaecoo E5Pure |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 7.7 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 152 kW (better) |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 280 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Citroën ë-C4
PLUS
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Jaecoo E5
Pure
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 - Jaecoo E5 Pure
Jaecoo E5 Pure
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Jaecoo E5Pure |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Citroën ë-C4
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Jaecoo E5
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Citroën ë-C4
No active listings.
Jaecoo E5
- £26,9492026Car360View
- £26,2992026Car360View
- £21,3992026Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Citroën ë-C4 worth the extra £1,210 over the Jaecoo E5?
The Citroën ë-C4 costs £1,210 more than the Jaecoo E5. On the headline specs that premium buys little measurable advantage - the two are closely matched on range, charging and space. The Jaecoo E5 is not just cheaper - it also offers 26 miles more WLTP range, 100 litres more boot space and 52 kW more power. 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 Jaecoo E5?
The Jaecoo E5 is £1,210 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £168 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Jaecoo E5 comes out roughly £1,210 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 Jaecoo E5 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 161 miles for the Citroën ë-C4 and 207 miles for the Jaecoo E5 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Jaecoo E5 goes roughly 46 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 27-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C4 or the Jaecoo E5?
The Citroën ë-C4 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 62 mm narrower than the Jaecoo E5. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C4 and about 538 mm of total clearance for the Jaecoo E5.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C4 or the Jaecoo E5?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C4 and 90% for the Jaecoo E5. That gives the Jaecoo E5 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Jaecoo E5's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Citroën ë-C4's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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