The Citroën ë-Berlingo is here to prove that driving electric doesn't have to mean squeezing your family into a glorified golf cart. This electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is for families who need space, practicality, and a way to smugly tell their neighbors, "Oh, you still use gas?" With its spacious design and eco-friendly performance, the ë-Berlingo is like that one friend who always volunteers to drive on road trips—reliable, roomy, and doesn’t complain about gas money.

Key Features

• Electric Powertrain: Powered by a 100 kW (136 hp) electric motor and a 50 kWh battery, the ë-Berlingo offers a ride smoother than a jazz playlist at a coffee shop. Plus, it’s whisper-quiet—perfect for not waking the baby or masking the sound of your questionable singing when stuck in traffic.
• Extended Range: With an improved range of up to 213 miles (WLTP Combined), this electric MPV is ready for everything from school runs to the annual pilgrimage to the grandparents'. That means fewer awkward stops at public chargers where you pretend to understand kilowatts.
• Flexible Seating: Available in M (5 seats) and XL (7 seats) configurations, the ë-Berlingo accommodates everything from hyperactive kids to that one friend who always insists on bringing a cooler full of "just-in-case" snacks.
• Advanced Comfort: The Citroën Advanced Comfort seats are designed to make even the most car-sick-prone passenger nod off faster than a boring podcast. They're soft, supportive, and perfect for hiding crumbs.
• Modern Connectivity: Featuring a 10-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a smartphone induction charger because heaven forbid anyone's phone drops below 20% battery.

Design and Comfort

The Citroën ë-Berlingo’s design is less "mid-life crisis" and more "I have a 10-year mortgage and a Costco membership." Its modern exterior features sleek lines that scream "responsible adult," while the interior is spacious enough to store everything from groceries to a golden retriever who just had a bath (and probably needs another).
Inside, clever storage solutions abound, including cubbies, pockets, and compartments you’ll forget exist until six months later when you find that missing granola bar. The Citroën Advanced Comfort seats are more forgiving than your mother-in-law—designed to cushion you from the reality that, yes, you did just sit in traffic for two hours.

Performance and Efficiency

The ë-Berlingo’s 100 kW electric motor isn’t about blistering speed but smooth, confident acceleration—ideal for making a graceful escape from awkward PTA meetings. The 50 kWh battery supports a range of up to 213 miles, meaning you can complete the school run, grocery shopping, and an existential crisis without needing a recharge.
And speaking of charging, the ë-Berlingo doesn’t waste time. With a 100 kW DC rapid charger, you can reach 80% charge in just 30 minutes—which is about how long it takes to convince your toddler to put on their shoes.

Practicality and Space

Designed for families who have a lot of everything—kids, sports gear, emotional baggage—the ë-Berlingo shines in the space department:

• Flexible Seating: Whether you need room for five people or seven, this MPV has your back (and theirs). And with independently folding seats, you can finally stop playing Tetris with your luggage.
• Generous Cargo Space: With up to 775 liters of space with seats up and a whopping 4,000 liters with seats folded, the ë-Berlingo can swallow IKEA flat-packs whole, no Allen key required.
• Sliding Side Doors: Perfect for tight parking spots and for those times when your kids exit the vehicle like they’re being chased by zombies.

Connectivity and Technology

Citroën ë-Berlingo clearly understands that the modern driver needs to stay connected, distracted, and, above all, never without their Spotify playlist:

• 10-Inch Touchscreen: This center console command hub is large enough for even the most thumb-challenged user. Navigate, control media, or just stare at it during red lights because it’s so shiny.
• Smartphone Integration: With wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can switch between maps, podcasts, and ignoring calls from unknown numbers seamlessly.
• Wireless Charging: The smartphone induction charger keeps devices powered without the usual spaghetti of cables. It’s almost enough to make you forgive it for autocorrecting every text.

Safety Features

Because no one likes the sound of crunching metal, the ë-Berlingo comes loaded with safety features designed to keep you and yours out of harm's way:

• Emergency Braking Assistance: Automatically applies the brakes faster than your mother-in-law grabbing the "oh-crap" handle.
• Rear Parking Sensors: For when "just a little more back" turns into "oops." These sensors help you avoid becoming the subject of your neighbors' security camera footage.
• Cruise Control and Speed Limiter: Ensures you don’t get too enthusiastic on the highway or turn every school zone into an action movie car chase scene.

Running Costs

Driving electric means saying goodbye to gas stations and questionable hot dogs. The ë-Berlingo offers lower running costs compared to fossil-fuelled options, and with various incentives and tax benefits, you might even afford a latte that isn’t from a drive-thru.
Maintenance is also simplified—no oil changes, fewer moving parts, and no more listening to mechanics explain things in a language that sounds vaguely Norse.

Cost and Pricing

The Citroën ë-Berlingo 2025 starts at around USD 40,000 for the base model, with the XL version pushing closer to USD 45,000. Sure, it’s not the cheapest option, but consider it a long-term investment in both the planet and your ability to smirk at gas-guzzling SUVs.

Charging Convenience and Infrastructure

One of the ë-Berlingo’s standout features is how effortlessly it handles the charging process—because let's be honest, nobody wants to spend more time at a charging station than they do at their kids' school plays. With compatibility for 100 kW DC rapid charging, the ë-Berlingo can reach 80% charge in just 30 minutes—perfect for a quick coffee break or a tactical escape from your in-laws. For homebodies, a standard 7.4 kW wall box will fully charge the vehicle overnight in about 7.5 hours. Plus, with the expanding public charging infrastructure and support for numerous apps to locate and pay for charging, the ë-Berlingo makes road trips less about range anxiety and more about arguing over playlists.

Handling and Driving Experience

The ë-Berlingo might look like a sensible pair of sneakers, but it drives with the confidence of your favorite pair of boots. Its low center of gravity, thanks to the underfloor battery placement, keeps the ride stable, even when cornering with a trunk full of impulse buys from Costco. The electric power steering is light and responsive, making city driving and parking surprisingly easy for a vehicle of its size. Combine that with multiple driving modes—including Normal, Eco, and Power—you can adjust the throttle response and energy consumption based on how late you are to school pick-up.

Conclusion

The Citroën ë-Berlingo isn’t trying to win drag races or make you look cool outside a nightclub. It’s a practical, eco-friendly MPV designed for real families with real needs. With its electric powertrain, impressive range, and generous space, it’s the kind of car that makes sense—like meal prepping or buying socks in bulk.
In a world of SUVs that seem to have skipped leg day, the ë-Berlingo stands tall: practical, reliable, and just self-assured enough to pull off those chunky roof rails. So, if you’re looking for a way to move your family, your stuff, and your guilt about climate change all at once, the ë-Berlingo might just be your ride.