Citroen e-C5 Aircross or Tesla Model Y?

Will be replacing my 2023 MGZS EV shortly. I have over 110,000km on it, so a lot of yearly travel. I am considering a Citroen e-C5 Aircross or Tesla Model Y Long Range. What are your thoughts?

John (Cork)

Feb 2026 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi John,

We prefer the look of the Citroen outside and in and how it drives, but the Long Range version of the Model Y has a much longer range, faster charging and much more performance as well. And of course you can use the Supercharger network if you're on the road a lot and can't charge at home.

But the thing is, that variant of the Tesla costs a few grand more even than the most expensive version of the electric Citroen, so you need to weigh up what's important to you.

First thing to do though is to go get as long a test drive as you can in both, as the cars drive very differently.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor