A FULL TANK OF ELECTRICITY
With a 7kW onboard charger fitted as standard, drivers with a 32A wall box at home can charge their car in under 2 hours, meaning that it’s practical for most people’s weekday driving to be done entirely in full electric mode. Charging can be programmed and deferred, to benefit from more reasonable off-peak electricity tariffs. Customers programme the vehicle charge using the touchscreen in the cabin or their smartphone via the MyCitroën app. The charging cables are stored in a dedicated space under the boot floor. The charging flap located on the rear left-hand side of the car, integrates a LED indicator for visually monitoring the process: a white light for welcome mode, a flashing green light for charge under way, a blue light for deferred charging, and a green light once the charge is complete. Charging really is that simple!
SPECIAL INTERFACES IN THE CABIN INSPIRE WELL-BEING
The cabin of C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid is equipped with specific features to monitor Plug-in Hybrid driving. A personalized 12.3'' digital instrument panel displays hybrid-related information (powermeter, electricity and fuel gauges, range, energy flow diagram). An 8'' capacitive touchscreen displays energy flow monitoring and consumption statistics. An electrochromic, frameless interior rear view mirror indicates 100% electric mode: a blue indicator activates, confirming full-EV mode. This facilitates access to restricted traffic zones in cities.
SPECIFIC DESIGN FEATURES FOR HYBRID
From the outside, several design details distinguish the Citroën C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid plug-in hybrid from petrol and diesel versions. At the front, the front bumper inserts and Airbumps® have Anodised Blue edging, which give a unique signature to its curved silhouette. On the left-hand side of the tailgate, the “Hybrid” badge denotes the new Plug-in Hybrid drivetrain. Stylised “H” logos also feature on both front wings.
ECO-RESPONSIBLE ENGINES AND THE NEW E-EAT8 GEARBOX
Citroën C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid plug-in hybrid adapts to your daily life, combining a PureTech 180 S&S 1.6l petrol engine with an 80 kW electric motor, offering a combined power of 225 hp. In full electric mode, the SUV delivers electrifying performances with a top speed of 84 mph (where permitted) and a range of up to 34 miles (WLTP test cycle). The electric motor is equipped with a high-voltage 200V 13.2 kWh lithium ion battery.
The EAT8 gearbox has been upgraded, with optimised gear shifting that further improves driving flexibility and pleasure as well as an enhanced regenerative “Brake” mode, to charge the battery immediately.
FREE 6-MONTH BP PULSE CHARGING SUBSCRIPTION**
PUBLIC CHARGING – WITH BP PULSE PLUS
What is it?
All Citroën customers buying a new battery electric or plug-in HYBRID electric vehicle can benefit from 6 months free subscription* to bp pulse - the UKs largest public charging network. bp pulse has the largest network of publically available electric vehicle charge points across the UK, with more than 7000 points (Dec 2019) and growing
In addition to 7kW AC charging points on street and car parks nationwide, bp pulse are rolling out 150kW DC rapid chargers compatible with our battery electric vehicles (0-80% charge in around 30 minutes).
The charge points are easy to access through an RFID card or key fob, with 24/7 customer support
How does it work?
Get a bp pulse card from your Citroën Retailer and follow the activation instructions, or subscribe on https://bp-pulse -network.com/sign-up/. In both cases, you must enter your plug-in vehicle VIN (17 digits vehicle identification number) as the Unique Partner Offer Code in your bp pulse account.
Once your subscription is confirmed, as a Citroën customer you will benefit from 6 months free, rather than the 3 month offer on the website.
As a subscriber, many charging points are completely free to use (approx. 65% of them). At payable points, you simply pay per kWh of electricity used: from 12p for standard charging and – for this reason you will need to enter card details on subscription.
Following your 6 month free subscription, it’s then £7.85 per month to continue your subscription. If you prefer not to, you can still use bp pulse charge points on a pay-as-you-go basis through bp pulse Instant – paying a connection fee each time, as well as any electricity used.
Every new Citroën comes with a FREE 6-month charging subscription** through bp pulse , the UK’s largest and best performing public charge network operated by BP Chargemaster.
**Customers are required to provide credit/debit card details to their account when signing up, for any electricity used to be charged to. £7.85 per month payable after the first 6 months for ongoing subscription. Existing bp pulse subscribers can still benefit by contacting the bp pulse help-desk to receive 6 months credit applied to their account. Offer available in conjunction with all other Retail offers. One claim per person per vehicle purchase. Offer not transferable and no cash alternative. Citroën UK reserve the right to amend or withdraw the offer at any time without prior notice.
