Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range 680km

Electric car · 600km WLTP · €42,990 Ireland · €3,500 SEAI grant

Citroën

ë-C5 Aircross Long Range 680km

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Citroën's biggest EV to date — the ë-C5 Aircross uses a 73.8kWh battery for up to 680km WLTP range, blending signature comfort suspension with practical family space.

Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range 680km — electric car Ireland 2026
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€36,990 After SEAI + VRT grants
600km WLTP ~476km real-world
600WLTP range km73.8kWh battery
476Real range kmIrish conditions est.
160Max DC kWFast charging
8.7s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€36,990Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity73.8 kWh
WLTP range600 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~476 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)8.7s
Top speed170 km/h
Torque270 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate160 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity580 L
Towing capacity1,250 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,605 mm
Width1,838 mm
Height1,665 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range600km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~476km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Citroën highlights

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Progressive Hydraulic Cushions
Citroën's signature suspension for class-leading ride comfort
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Accessible EV pricing
ë-C3 from under €25k — most affordable 5-seat EV in Ireland
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Stellantis Group
Shares platforms with Peugeot, Fiat and Opel EVs

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€42,990
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,500
Net price after grants€36,990

💡 Total savings of €6,000. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,500 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€443
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€904
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,257/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the ë-C5 Aircross costs approximately €443 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 ë-C5 Aircross — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,500). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
ë-C5 Aircross Standard 520km
Standard Range		 57kWh · 520km €38,990€32,761
ë-C5 Aircross Long Range 680km
Long Range		 73.8kWh · 680km €42,990€36,990

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 ë-C5 Aircross on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 216km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 256km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 166km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 216km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 9+ days between home charges

Based on ~476km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the ë-C5 Aircross right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 580L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)✅ Up to 1,250kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €6,000 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Long-range comfort SUV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~10h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~7h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~62min
🚀 160kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~19min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Citroën ë-C3 and newer models support up to 100kW DC. The Ami quadricycle charges via a standard 3-pin socket only.

Citroën My Free2Move provides access to public charging via the Free2Move app. The ë-C3's 100kW DC capability is excellent for its price point — a 10–80% charge at a 50kW ESB ecars station takes around 26 minutes.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,605 mm
Width1,838 mm
Height1,665 mm
Boot capacity580 L
Towing (braked)1,250 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range 680km

The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range 680km has an Irish list price of €42,990 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,500, the net cost is approximately €36,990. The range starts from €38,990 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range 680km has a WLTP official range of 600km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 476km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range 680km qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,500 also applies, giving total state support of €6,000. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range 680km is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €443. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €904. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
The Citroën Ami is a heavy quadricycle (L7e) — not a traditional car. In Ireland it requires a category B or B1 licence. It is not permitted on motorways or dual carriageways. Maximum speed is 45km/h. It charges from a standard 3-pin socket in about 3 hours and is designed for urban micro-mobility only.
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range 680km supports up to 160kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 10 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 62 minutes. At the maximum 160kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 19 minutes.
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range 680km uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range 680km is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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