£299
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Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission:
Automatic
Condition:
New
Engine Size:
100.0L
Doors:
5-door
Cylinders:
4
Color:
White
Offer Type:
Available
Engine Size:
100.0L
Color:
White
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Electric Citroen Berlingo Review
The electric Citroen Berlingo claims 212 miles of range on paper, but what happens on actual roads? I found the truth about this family-friendly EV's capabilities after driving 1,000 miles across the UK in various conditions. Source
Official figures look impressive, but real-life…
Electric Citroen Berlingo Review
The electric Citroen Berlingo claims 212 miles of range on paper, but what happens on actual roads? I found the truth about this family-friendly EV’s capabilities after driving 1,000 miles across the UK in various conditions. Source
Official figures look impressive, but real-life range falls between 150-180 miles in mixed driving conditions. Highway driving can drop this to around 140 miles. The 2025 model comes with improvements as Citroen has fitted the latest 52kWh battery that boosts range by about 20% to 205 miles between charges. See Citroen Berlingo
This practical electric MPV comes in two sizes. The standard five-seat M version delivers 177-mile WLTP range, while the longer seven-seat XL manages 165-mile WLTP range. The e-Berlingo charges up to 100kW, which means a 0-80% charge takes just 30 minutes at fast charging stations[-2]. See Citroen Berlingo Dimensions
British weather, traffic conditions, and daily driving put this electric family workhorse to the test. Let me share what I found during my thorough testing of the 2025 Citroen e-Berlingo.
Citroen e-Berlingo (2025): Specs, Trims and Pricing
The electric Citroen Berlingo’s technical specifications show an impressive balance between everyday use and modern EV features.
Battery: 50kWh (usable), 100kW max charging
The e-Berlingo’s power comes from a 52kWh lithium-ion battery pack with 50kWh usable capacity. A 100kW (136hp) electric motor generates 260Nm of torque. This setup delivers smooth acceleration without the usual engine vibrations.
The charging system works well for daily needs. You can charge up to 80% in about 30 minutes using 100kW DC fast-charging stations. A home wallbox at 7.4kW fills the battery in 7.5 hours. On top of that, it takes just 4 hours 45 minutes with an 11kW three-phase charger.
My tests showed steady charging speeds. Public charging costs more than home charging because of higher VAT rates – 20% versus 5% on domestic power. See Citroen Berlingo Automatic
WLTP Range: 165–177 miles
The e-Berlingo’s range varies by model. You get up to 177 miles in the standard M version. The bigger XL version manages about 165 miles because it weighs more. See Citroen Finance
Citroen claims up to 213 miles on one charge, but ground testing tells a different story. My tests showed 140-180 miles is more likely, depending on how you drive. Highway speeds cut the range to about 140 miles.
The weather affects how far you can go. Cold days without heated seats or steering wheel brought the range down to 144 miles. These factors matter when you plan longer trips.
Trim Levels: Plus vs Max
The e-Berlingo comes in two trim levels with different features.
The base Plus trim includes:
- 10″ HD touchscreen display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto
- USB-C connection for charging and data
- Bluetooth® connectivity
The Max trim adds:
- 180° colour reversing camera
- Automatic air conditioning
- Electric front and rear windows
- 10″ HD colour digital instrument cluster
- Heated leather steering wheel
- 17″ ‘Topaz’ alloy wheels (replacing the 16″ steel wheels on Plus)
- Gloss black roof bars
- Body-coloured rail cover
- Electric, heated and power-folding door mirrors
Both trims come in two lengths: M (Medium) at 4.41m and XL (Extended) at 4.76m. The XL fits seven people with two extra folding seats in the third row.
Price Range: From £23,999 (Carwow)
The e-Berlingo’s starting price is £31,240 for the Plus M, while the Plus XL costs £32,140. This review’s Max M model costs about £33,755.
You can save money through deals. Carwow offers prices from £23,999, saving around £7,621 off the list price. Monthly payments start at £437, making this family-friendly electric MPV easier to afford.
Citroen’s finance package for the Plus M spans 48 months at 6.9% APR. You pay £449 monthly after the first deposit. The total comes to £35,859.82, with an optional final payment of £8,692.
The e-Berlingo costs more than regular fuel versions but matches well against other electric vans and MPVs, especially given its space and practicality.
Real-World Range Test: 1,000 Miles Across the UK
My 1,000-mile test drive of the e-Berlingo across the UK taught me more about its capabilities than any spec sheet could. I tested this electric MPV on city streets, highways, and everything in between to find out what owners can expect.
Urban Driving: Stop-and-go efficiency
The e-Berlingo excels in city environments. My urban testing showed great efficiency numbers between 4.1-5.5 miles per kWh. The car’s quick torque delivery makes it perfect for stop-and-go traffic, and you’ll love how it zips away from junctions.
City driving creates perfect conditions to recover energy. Quick trips around town gave my overall efficiency a big boost, sometimes pushing the range beyond what the display showed. Families who use their car mostly for school runs and local errands will find the e-Berlingo’s range more than enough. You might only need to charge it every three weeks for local-only use.
Motorway Range: How fast does it drop?
Highway driving tells a different story. The boxy e-Berlingo fights against motorway headwinds, which drains the battery faster. The real-life range drops to about 140 miles at normal highway speeds. My efficiency numbers fell to around 1.95-2.38 miles per kWh during motorway sections.
Plan for 110-130 miles of range in winter conditions on motorways. The car’s boxy shape causes this limitation more than any power system issues. During my test drives, I often skipped motorways when range was critical. B-roads and A-roads saved more range, even though the trips took longer.
Eco vs Normal vs Power Modes
The e-Berlingo gives you three driving modes that change its performance and range:
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Eco Mode: Power output stays at 60kW (80hp) with 180Nm torque and optimises climate control. You might get 15-20 extra miles, but the car feels sluggish, especially on hills or with a full load.
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Normal Mode: Offers 80kW (107hp) with 210Nm torque, striking the best balance between range and driveability. This mode worked best for most situations, giving enough power while keeping good efficiency.
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Power Mode: Lets loose the full 100kW (136hp) and 260Nm torque. You’ll need this mode for highway passing or heavy loads, but it cuts into your range. I used it mainly for merging onto highways or climbing steep hills.
Regenerative Braking Impact
The ‘B’ mode button on the centre console boosts energy recovery when you slow down. This feature grabbed back lots of power during my testing, especially in cities and on downhill routes.
Smart use of regenerative braking can add about 20% to your range. I saw efficiency stay between 3.5-3.8 miles per kWh in mixed driving by using this feature well. Hills become less scary with this system – sometimes I could drive down long slopes without losing any range at all.
Cold Weather Performance
Winter weather hits the e-Berlingo’s range hard. Cold days can drop the full-charge range to just 115 miles – way below what’s advertised. The Plus trim lacks heated seats or a heated steering wheel, so the cabin heater uses lots of power in winter.
Real-life winter range usually falls between 110-125 miles in mixed driving. My March testing in Yorkshire with Eco mode turned into what I’d call a “slow, cold, joyless experience”. Winter commuters should think about this carefully.
My 1,000-mile test showed an overall real-life efficiency of 3.8 miles per kWh. That’s good for a car this shape and size, but you’ll need to plan longer trips carefully.
Charging Experience: Home, Public and Rapid
My extended test of the e-Berlingo taught me a lot about living with this electric MPV and its charging performance in everyday use.
Home Charging: 7.4kW and 11kW Wallbox
The e-Berlingo comes with a 7.4kW single-phase onboard charger. This works well for most UK homes and takes about 7 hours and 30 minutes to fill up the battery. I got into a simple routine of plugging in at night, which gave me a full battery every morning.
Homes with three-phase power can opt for an 11kW onboard charger that cuts charging time to 4 hours and 45 minutes. This upgrade makes sense for homes with the right setup or businesses that need faster charging.
Charging costs at home were much lower than public options. A full charge from empty cost me £8-10 on an average tariff. Once I had my wallbox installed, charging became second nature – just plug in and forget about it.
Public Charging: 50kW vs 100kW DC
The e-Berlingo really shows its strength on longer trips. It can handle rapid DC charging up to 100kW, though actual speeds depend on the charger you’re using.
At 50kW chargers – still common across the UK – the e-Berlingo needs about 40 minutes to charge from 20% to 80%. This worked fine for lunch stops during my trips. The newer 100kW+ rapid chargers are much faster, taking just 30 minutes for the same charge.
One thing I learned: the e-Berlingo doesn’t keep its peak charging speed the whole time. It starts at maximum power but slows down as the battery fills up to protect it. I usually unplugged around 80% since charging slowed down a lot after that point.
Charging Times: 0–80% in 30 mins
My 1,000-mile experience showed these consistent charging times:
- Standard 3-pin domestic socket: 22 hours for a full charge (emergency use only)
- 3.6kW home charger: 14 hours for a full charge
- 7.4kW wallbox: 7 hours 30 minutes for a full charge
- 11kW three-phase wallbox: 4 hours 45 minutes for a full charge (with optional 11kW onboard charger)
- 50kW public rapid charger: 40 minutes for 20-80% charge
- 100kW+ rapid charger: 30 minutes for 0-80% charge
Temperature affected charging speeds too. Cold days meant slower initial charging until the battery warmed up – something to think about for winter road trips.
Charging Port Location and Access
The e-Berlingo’s charging port sits on the left rear flank, right where you’d expect a fuel cap on regular cars. This means you can pull up to chargers just like you would at a gas station.
The port’s lid works easily even with gloves on and keeps the weather out well. LED lights on the charging flap show you what’s happening. White means home charging mode, flashing green shows active charging, solid green means it’s done, and blue tells you delayed charging is set up.
These lights were a great way to check charging status from far away, so I didn’t need to check my app or walk back to the car to see how things were going.
Interior Space and Practicality for Families
The electric Citroen Berlingo’s interior dimensions show why families love this vehicle for its space optimisation.
Seating Configurations: 5 vs 7 seats
The e-Berlingo comes in two sizes—M (Medium) at 4.40m long and XL (Extended) at 4.75m long. The standard M version fits five passengers comfortably, while the XL model gives you seven seats with two extra removable seats in the third row.
MAX trim levels come with three separate rear seats in the second row. These seats share the same width, so passengers stay comfortable whatever seat they pick. You can fold each seat on its own or all together to match your needs. The seats have ISOFIX mountings that make child seats secure, though the anchors sit lower than the openings, which makes the original setup a bit tricky.
Families with more than five members can slide the XL model’s third-row seats forward or take them out completely. This lets you choose between passenger space and extra room for luggage.
Boot Space: 775L to 4,000L
Without doubt, the e-Berlingo’s huge luggage space is one of its best features. The five-seat M version gives you 775 litres of boot space up to the window line, which grows to 3,000 litres with folded rear seats. The bigger XL model offers even more—1,050 litres with five seats up, and an amazing 4,000 litres with all seats down.
Seven-seat XL models provide 209 litres with all seats in use. This fits your basic shopping but can expand to 3,500 litres. M versions have a clever parcel shelf that works at two heights and holds up to 25kg. This shelf works great to protect fragile items or give your medium-sized dog a spot above the shopping.
Sliding Doors and Rear Access
Two wide-opening sliding side doors make getting in and out of the e-Berlingo simple. These doors work really well in tight spots where normal doors might cause problems. Their width makes them super practical.
Most models come with a big top-hinged tailgate. MAX trim adds a separate opening rear screen that works on its own. This smart feature lets you quickly grab small items without opening the whole boot.
Storage Features: Modutop, picnic tables
The e-Berlingo has 27 different storage spots throughout the cabin, adding up to 186 litres. This storage space alone beats the boot size of many smaller cars.
The optional Modutop® roof system stands out. It has a see-through arch with lighting that runs end-to-end, making the cabin bright and open. This system adds 92 litres of storage and has a large glass roof with an electric blind.
Back seat passengers get handy flip-up picnic tables on the front seatbacks—perfect for snacks or keeping kids busy. More storage options include a big “Top Box” in the passenger dashboard and an overhead space above the driver that looks “a bit like a loft in your car”. This spot works great for keeping items safely hidden.
Driving Comfort and Performance in Daily Use
My comprehensive testing of the e-Berlingo revealed one consistent aspect—this vehicle stays true to Citroen’s traditional philosophy by prioritising comfort over sportiness.
Ride Quality: Suspension and bumps
Citroen equipped the e-Berlingo with their Advanced Comfort programme featuring Progressive Hydraulic Cushions, which creates a remarkably smooth ride. The soft suspension absorbs most road imperfections effortlessly. The vehicle handles urban obstacles like speed bumps and potholes with remarkable ease. Long motorway stretches become less tiring because of this softness that creates a pleasant loping sensation. The battery pack’s additional weight (over 300kg) actually makes the ride quality better than its combustion engine counterparts.
Handling: Steering and body roll
The e-Berlingo’s handling shows its van-based roots despite its comfort-focused suspension. The exceptionally light steering helps in urban environments but feels somewhat vague at higher speeds. You’ll notice pronounced body lean during cornering, but the vehicle stays surprisingly stable even with a full load. A low-mounted battery pack keeps the centre of gravity down, making this tall, boxy vehicle more surefooted than expected.
Noise Levels: Cabin insulation
The peaceful driving environment comes from the lack of engine noise, which you notice especially at lower speeds. The absence of typical diesel clatter makes conversations easier and reduces stress levels. Wind and road noise do creep in at higher speeds due to the boxy shape, and you might hear occasional rattles on rougher surfaces. Notwithstanding that, the overall acoustic experience remains pleasant—the boxy cabin enhances audio quality, “like driving about in a bass speaker”.
Visibility and Parking Ease
The boxy design and large windows provide excellent all-round visibility. Drivers enjoy a commanding view of the road from the high seating position. Standard rear parking sensors make manoeuvring easier, and the MAX trim adds a useful 180-degree reversing camera. The Surround Rear Vision system displays three different views on a 5″ screen that effectively eliminates blind spots.
Infotainment, Tech and Safety Features
The electric Citroen Berlingo’s tech features match its practical nature with useful features instead of flashy gimmicks.
Touchscreen and Connectivity
A 10-inch HD touchscreen dominates the dashboard’s centre. It comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The interface was frustrating during my test trip because menus were often hidden in unexpected places. The physical buttons for climate controls were a welcome change from touchscreen-only systems. The digital instrument display shows clear info about battery status, range, and power use.
Driver Assistance Systems
The e-Berlingo packs up to 18 driving assistance features. The emergency braking system, lane keeping assistance, and speed limit recognition proved most useful during my long-distance tests. The Max trim adds a 180° colour reversing camera with standard rear parking sensors. The optional Grip Control with Hill Descent Assist helps on slippery roads.
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
The e-Berlingo keeps the standard Berlingo’s 4-star Euro NCAP safety rating. It scores an impressive 91% for adult protection and 81% for child occupants. The scores for vulnerable road user protection (58%) and safety systems (68%) are good but not class-leading. The autonomous emergency braking system works well at lower speeds but doesn’t deal very well with complex scenarios.
Warranty and Reliability
Citroen gives the e-Berlingo a standard three-year/60,000-mile warranty. The battery gets separate eight-year or 100,000-mile coverage (guaranteed to 70% capacity). Reliability has improved – Citroen ranked fifth out of 32 brands in recent surveys. Only 15.1% of owners reported faults.
Conclusion
My 1,000-mile experience with the e-Berlingo has taught me a lot about what this electric MPV really delivers. The manufacturer claims a 212-mile range, but ground testing shows it’s more like 150-180 miles in mixed driving. Notwithstanding that, the range works well enough for most families, especially when you have school runs and local trips to make.
The e-Berlingo’s best feature is how practical it is. Sliding doors, individual ISOFIX seats, and tonnes of storage space make family trips much easier. Of course, the boxy shape means you’ll hear some wind noise on highways and the aerodynamics cut into the range a bit. These trade-offs make sense though, given how versatile the interior is.
This vehicle surprised me with its comfort level. You wouldn’t expect it from something based on a commercial vehicle, but the ride quality was nowhere near what I thought it would be, especially on Britain’s rough roads. The Progressive Hydraulic Cushions handle bumps really well, which means longer trips aren’t as tiring as I predicted.
The UK’s charging network keeps growing, so range anxiety isn’t such a big deal anymore. Quick charging (0-80% in 30 minutes) means longer trips just need a bit of planning. Charging at home is your best bet money-wise – it costs about £8-10 for a full charge, which is by a lot cheaper than filling up with diesel or petrol for the same distance.
The e-Berlingo is great value, especially if you can grab one of those deals starting around £24,000 instead of paying full price. It hits the sweet spot between being practical, comfortable, and cost-effective to run. If you need lots of space without spending premium money, you’ll have a hard time finding something better, even with its occasional performance quirks.
Who should buy one? Anyone who cares more about space and versatility than how it drives – basically, parents who need a practical family car rather than something to show off. After 1,000 miles, I can say this car does exactly what it needs to do, and does it well.
Key Takeaways
After driving 1,000 miles across the UK, here are the essential insights about the Citroen e-Berlingo’s real-world performance and practicality for families:
• Real-world range averages 150-180 miles in mixed conditions, dropping to 140 miles on motorways despite 212-mile WLTP claims • Exceptional family practicality with sliding doors, up to 4,000L boot space, and three individual ISOFIX rear seats • Home charging costs just £8-10 for full charge, whilst rapid charging achieves 0-80% in 30 minutes at 100kW stations • Urban driving delivers impressive 4.1-5.5 miles per kWh efficiency, making it ideal for school runs and local journeys • Comfort-focused suspension with Progressive Hydraulic Cushions provides surprisingly smooth ride quality for a van-based vehicle • Best value when purchased through deals starting at £24,000 rather than £31,240 list price
The e-Berlingo proves that electric family transport doesn’t require premium pricing or compromising on space. Whilst motorway range limitations require journey planning, its unmatched practicality and low running costs make it an excellent choice for families prioritising versatility over performance.
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£299
Make:
Citroen
Model:
Berlingo
Color:
White
Drive Type:
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission:
Automatic
Condition:
New
Year:
2025
Mileage:
100 miles
Fuel Type:
Electric
Engine Size:
100.0L
Doors:
5-door
Cylinders:
4
Color:
White
Offer Type:
Available
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