The best home charger for the Citroen e-C4 is a 7kW (32A) wall charger — charging from 10–100% in ~7.5 hours versus 29 hours on the factory 8A charger. The e-C4 has an 11kW onboard AC charger, so a 22kW three-phase charger can cut that to ~5 hours. For public AC charging you’ll need a 22kW-rated Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Full details below.
Full home charge
10–100% • ~5 hrs at the 11kW three-phase rate
DC fast charging
CCS2 • up to 100kW
About the Citroen e-C4
The e-C4 comes with an 8A Type 2 home charger that plugs into a standard wall socket — this takes around 29 hours to charge from 10% to 100%. Fully charged, the e-C4 has a range of 363km WLTP.
To fully charge overnight we recommend investing in a wallbox smart EV charger. The e-C4 has an onboard 11kW AC charger and supports up to 100kW DC charging — recommended chargers are further down the page.
| Item | Specs |
|---|---|
| Battery size | 54kWh |
| Range | 363km WLTP |
| Maximum AC charge speed | 11kW (three-phase) |
| Maximum DC charge speed | 100kW |
| Engine power | 154bhp |
| Charge port | Type 2 + CCS2 |
If you have three-phase at home, the Tron three-phase charger makes use of the e-C4’s full 11kW charging speed. If you have single phase — like most NZ homes — our 7kW home charger suits most people’s needs and fully charges overnight, with smart scheduling to make the most of night rates.
Plug in and go
A fixed cable attached to the charger — the easiest daily experience. Pull in, plug in, done.
One cable for everything
Socket only — you use your own Type 2 cable. Great for sharing a charger between vehicles, or keeping one cable for home and public AC charging.
Got solar panels
Our smart chargers support solar diversion — soak up your excess solar export and charge for free during the day.
Estimated charge time comparison from 10% to 100% — generally you don’t arrive home with 0% remaining. The last 5% slows down as the cells are balanced, so the times below are estimates.
| Charger type | Battery | Approx. charge time 10–100% |
|---|---|---|
| 8A factory charger | 54kWh | 29 hours |
| 10A Type 2 plug-in charger | 54kWh | 23.5 hours |
| 16A charger (caravan / commando style) | 54kWh | 14.5 hours |
| 32A wall charger with socket | 54kWh | 7.5 hours |
| 32A wall charger with 5m cable | 54kWh | 7.5 hours |
| Autel wall charger | 54kWh | 7.5 hours |
| Tron 22kW wall charger (11kW rate) | 54kWh | 5 hours |
Want exact numbers for your power price and starting charge? Use the calculator below, or see our charge time calculator and charge cost calculator.
The e-C4 supports up to 100kW DC charging, taking the car from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. DC chargers have cables attached — no need to bring your own.
Type 2 public chargers are found at supermarkets, malls, hotels and motels — you’ll need to bring your own cable for most of these.
| Provider | Notes | Apple app | Android app |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChargeNet | Largest network nationwide | Download | Download |
| BP | Fast chargers at key sites | Download | Download |
| Z Energy | Fast chargers at selected stations | Download | Download |
| Tesla | Most NZ Superchargers are open to non-Tesla | Download | Download |
For more, see our full New Zealand public charging guide. PlugShare is handy for checking what’s available at your destination before you leave.
We recommend a 22kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 5m to make use of the e-C4’s faster 11kW AC charging speed. The majority of free public chargers use a Type 2 socket, so this cable lets you use them. Some public chargers have a Type 2 cable hard-wired, so a cable isn’t needed 100% of the time.
For most homes, a 7kW (32A) single-phase wall charger — it charges the e-C4 from 10–100% in around 7.5 hours, easily done overnight. If your home has three-phase power, a 22kW charger unlocks the e-C4’s full 11kW AC rate (~5 hours).
No. The e-C4 charges happily at ~7kW on a standard single-phase connection, which is what most NZ homes have. Three-phase is optional and simply unlocks the faster 11kW AC rate.
363km WLTP from its 54kWh battery. Real-world range varies with driving style, terrain and conditions.
Yes — but a 10–100% charge takes around 29 hours, so it’s best treated as a backup rather than your main charging method. A 7kW wall charger is strongly recommended for daily use.
A 22kW-rated Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 5m — this ensures you get the e-C4’s full 11kW AC rate at public chargers, and it works across most NZ public AC chargers.
Up to 100kW via CCS2, charging from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes at a public DC fast charger.
Free advice, no obligation
Want the easiest, safest charging setup at home? We’ll help you choose the right wall charger, confirm your cable needs, and recommend the best install option for your switchboard and parking spot. Or simply purchase online and have your local sparky install it.
Free advice includes:
– Charger recommendation
– Installation quote (nationwide options)
– Solar integration options (charge from excess solar for free)
– Public charging & cable guidance
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