Searching for a car that is efficient, good value, stylish, perfect for navigating or parking in a bustling city, whilst being environmentally friendly? Why not consider one of these exceptional electric city cars.
Our picks for the 5 best electric city cars available right now
Here we list our five top Electric City cars that are small in size but offer the perfect solution for an electric city car.
Take a look below and pick your favourite.
Renault Twizy, the first ever all electric, urban two-seater car. One thing is for sure, you will not have seen a car like the Twizy before, but not only does it look great, it also provides the driver with an extremely fun drive, that is perfect for city roads. One things for certain, itis small.
The new Renault Twizy is available in three different trim levels, with the range for the Twizy around 62 miles, and will only cost £1.00 every time you want to charge it fully.
The Volkswagen e-up! boasts a sleek, minimalist design without losing that distinctive Volkswagen look and feel. This new generation of the beloved urban ride gives you everything you need, inside and out. 0-62mph in 11.9 seconds is respectable with light, easy controls for all of its 159-mile range.
Once you’re in the driving seat, you’ll really appreciate those big windows and generous structure; you’ve got fantastic visibility of everything going on around you. When it’s time to charge, you can go from empty to about 80% in an hour using a 40kW charger. At home with a 7.2kW unit, a charge takes four hours which you can do overnight.
The new Renault ZOE simplifies city driving, enhancing your enjoyment when driving this fully electric vehicle – making the choice to switch to electric easy.
The award winning, all electric, compact city car has stood out for its all round driving package. The new ZOE offers a range of up to 245 miles on a full charge. It’s available with a quick charge feature, that provides more than 90 miles of driving capacity on only half an hour’s charge time.
The electric MINI, feels like it was made for the city. It’s one of the best electric city cars and delivers the same feel-good joy the Hatch is famous for, with trademark go-kart handling. The electric MINI offers full electric capabilities, in iconic style.
The electric MINI has a driving range of up to 145 miles on a single charge and up to 80% charge in just 36 minutes on a rapid charger.
With the New Nissan LEAF, you can plan a flawless trip from A to B. With a 40kWh battery it will take you up to 168 miles on a single charge, perfect for shorter commutes, trips around the city and daily drives to school.
Sharp and aerodynamic with it's iconic floating roof and tapered nose, the Nissan LEAF blends seamlessly with it's environment.
Electric cars are getting better, and more affordable each year. Concerns about performance, particularly range, are a thing of the past. There are now over 49,000 charge points in over 18,000 locations in the UK, compared to just over 8,000 petrol stations in the UK. You’re more likely to find a charge point than a petrol pump.
With models like these powered by electricity alone, there’s never been a better time to switch to an electric car. We’re helping UK drivers prepare for the future by connecting them with new and used vehicles that they’ll love.
Learn more about electric cars in our Electric Car FAQs, alternatively review our helpful electric car buying guide and jargon buster to help you when making the switch to electric.
