EV City Car Deathmatch - Mini E v Peugeot e208 v Renault Zoe v Honda E v Fiat 500 | Fifth Gear

If you’re looking for a funky small city car then there’s now a lot of choice in the lower-priced EV market. We conduct a group test of six 30k cars (which can all be leased for around £300/month) to crown a winner. In test 1 we take each EV for a quick test drive to assess road manners and general civility. They need to make a good impression as the three worst will be eliminated. Watch our brand new series, Thursdays at 9pm on Quest or via Discovery+ www.discoveryplus.co.uk/show/...
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[@reinplat]

I'm unsure about the wisdom of running an "EV City Car" comparison test and then eliminating a car based on its suspension performance on a twisty country road.

[@vpajic1]

Exactly. What's the point of a good suspension with pathetic range?

[@alfamonk]

@@vpajic1 people have different priorities- I might have short commute but enjoy a well-made good-handling car, not hard to figure out 🤷

[@vpajic1]

@@alfamonk but your priorities don't represent the majority of buyers :) 200km max range means a little more than 100km in the winter. And that's really poor.

[@alfamonk]

@@vpajic1 I didn’t say my views represent the majority of buyers, that’s why choice is a great thing 😀

[@friederich66]

@Repo222 exactly. the fiat (which was my choice) is an urban car, not made for like-to-be car racers.

[@stijnhs]

Fifth gear: "we're going to test CITY cars." Also Fifth gear: *only tests for handling on a track...*

[@stepheng8779]

Pointless wasn't it

[@AnthonyDunn93]

I feel like if this test was conducted by people that were "normal" and not auto journalists the Fiat 500e wouldn't have done so poorly. Crisp turn in? No existing fiat 500 driver has ever said that.

[@hamzah510]

Probably true, but, I think that says more about existing Fiat 500 drivers than the car.

[@AnthonyDunn93]

@@hamzah510 regardless - can't argue with the sales

[@funkyfin3023]

The only turn in a 500 will see is the parking space larger cars won’t fit in. Daft review, they’re not sports cars.

[@hadlee89]

@@AnthonyDunn93 agreed

[@VPB1970]

Exactly! Iv experienced 3 of them and absolutely no way the Fiat500e would ever be eliminated by cars that have serious limitations on range (although lovely Honda); are based on ICE cars and have all the problems related to that, or are immensely more expensive and with worst range (Aka Mini). I chouse the 500e based on the amazing diving feel, the range, the price and the fact that it looks amazing etc. Based on real personal experience, i have to disagree in all aspects of this review. Spot OFF! PS: I seriously like them all and would consider the Honda if it was cheaper and with considerable more range! All of the are better then ICE cars.

[@VPB1970]

No way a regular and normal driver would come to the conclusion they did (or even an 35 yo driver accustomed to driving pocket rockets hatchbacks, and bog bore motorcycles)! Absolutely no way! I have personally experienced 3 of them (the Fiat 500e, the Mini and the Zoe) and absolutely no way the Fiat500e (or the Zoe in that matter) would ever be eliminated in a comparison with cars that have serious limitations on range (although lovely Honda); or are based on ICE cars and have all the problems related to that, or are immensely more expensive and with worst range (Aka Mini). I ended up buying the 500e based on the amazing driving feel - its very, very planted and immensely fun to drive, be sure of that, the range, the price and the fact that it looks really amazing (and its very easy to park in the city!). I even gone on 500kms journeys no problem whatsoever (and I'm 51...no so young anymore). Based on real personal experience, i have to profoundly disagree in all aspects of this review. Spot OFF! Most of us buy small city cars to drive everyday, and manly commute for home to office and back, and park in the city. IT also very, very important to a real EV owner to have the range for emergencies etc. You must reevaluate you review or put on a part 2 to address this aspects of your very much loved channel! PS:I like all of them and really like the Honda E! Sincerely I thought the mini needs a refresh - manly in the interior - , and the 206 is fine but the same as the ICE one - although amazing practicality - .

[@randombloke10]

I’ve got the 500 e too and having a blast over the moor roads in that I wouldn’t say it leans, as you’ve said and adding to that, the steering is precise and it’s extremely fun to drive, it takes corners nearly at the same pace as my old Giulia did too and that was a world renowned chassis 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ferrario1000]

I don't have a 500e but I drive it very often since it's in a Car Sharing fleet where I live. Personally I never noticed the excessive body roll, both when driving or being driven, although a friend of mine did start to feel car sick in it. I have driven the Mini E and the petrol 206 (i know that it weighs way less than the e206) and i agree that the Mini seriously needs a refresh but their suspensions did feel a bit more planted. Either way I don't think the 500e should've been disqualified just for it's suspensions, however they probably wanted to point out the difference in suspensions between the cars and I agree that the 500e is slightly softer (at least softer than the Mini)

[@stijnhs]

Just a tip for the editor, don't overuse the super out of focus bits around the subject so much! It's not the early 2000's anymore

[@Groaznic]

Backstreet boys MTV video, flashback to heart broken ugly ass ex girlfriend scene.

[@sharg0]

These "eliminating" test are utterly worthless since what perhaps should be the winner might get knocked out in the first round. I always get the impression of rigged test whenever this method is used...

[@randombloke10]

Yeah like the second they mentioned the ‘brand new’ Honda E which is older than the 500e!

[@friederich66]

you have the right imprsssion,

[@USUG0]

And yet, in real life the Zoe would win. It has the most spacious inside, easier entry/exit, and the most range. All things that buyers would be actually looking in a city car. The Honda will score only with wealthy fashionistas

[@alfamonk]

And yet the Zoe wouldn’t. It’s old, has a toy-like interior with old tech, and poor materials.

[@friederich66]

zero points in the NCAP test. this car should be banned from use. this fact wanßt even mentioned.i wouldnt put a foot in. five points for the fiat. any questions?

[@USUG0]

@@friederich66 the ncap rating is because of changes emphasizing driving aids. Not because the car is more unsafe than similar cars in a crash

[@friederich66]

@@USUG0 the zero points are a fact. it is absolutely insafe. five stars for ma fiat, none for your admired zoe. it isn´t only one item, it is the sum of all items, and that makes the fiat unbeatable. think of all th items like uconnect, infotainment etc. i am looking forward to exchange arguments, because i am sure to win. you defend al dead horse.

[@jamesbrook16]

Rag a car round a track and then exclude cars with soft suspension? Have they not noticed speed bumps in cities? Range? First consideration: acceleration/brake will destroy range and if you live in the city and park on the street you have to rely on commercial chargers. Maximum range is key. Rear seats: didn’t even see them. Kids? 3 seats rather than two (like the mini) Boot: you need a decent boot for the weekly shop and carrying kids’ sports kit etc. Boots were not even featured. Rubbish ‘review’.

[@drawwithdan5821]

Hopefully theres a part 2?

[@friederich66]

hopefully NOT. twice that rubbish???

[@AdrianMcDaid]

The car with biggest real world range gets kicked out.

[@Anttihii]

this comparison seems to be full joke

[@craddocraddoc]

I just can't understand the tiny batterie in the honda e. It's by far the most stylish and sporty vehicle, but completely useless with that small batterie...!

[@matthewnightingale4675]

Not to some, for me as an example I have off-street parking and my average daily drive as a tradesman is 12 miles round trip, so even a 50 miles range would do me a good part of the week. I used to think the same, that manufacturers were mad for making cars with short ranges. But in hindsight, it makes sense to have short ranges and small batteries, not everyone needs a huge battery and range, with associated costs. But I understand for those without a place to charge at home, a long range means a once a week/fortnight trip to a charger. It really does depend on the consumer needs.

[@craddocraddoc]

@@matthewnightingale4675 but in this case the honda e is as expensive as a car with bigger batteries, and with that range completely limited to urban traffic. I couldn't even visit my parents in the next bigger city with this car without charging stops, which is the next problem because it can't even charge that fast (like the ioniq 5). So if you do any comparison the honda is not worth the price, since nearly every other company makes better electric vehicles. The only reason to buy it is for the looks, which is not enough if I'm looking for a new car which would be not my second or third car with a spare diesel SUV behind the house but as the only one to use every day and for every trip I take.

[@friederich66]

@@matthewnightingale4675 the fiat is the only car that offers you to choose between two battery sizes, every preference can be served

[@gileshalliwell3591]

Just bought a 500e and I’m still smiling! It has soul and I think you test really missed the point of the Fiat…

[@DrivenMadShow]

It’s such a pointless test - let’s put the expensive no range vehicles through because they handle the best ? is that the most important thing in Tescos car park 😤

[@mirkozlikovski9553]

since when does the e208 have 56 kWh battery? doesn't all five PSA CMP based EV's, e208, Corsa e, DS 3 e-tense, Mokka e and eC4 have the same electric power train that consists of 50 kWh battery (aprox. 45 kWh usable) and 100kW (136hp) electric motor?

[@DanRyzESPUK]

They improved the battery capacity lately or something that I heard.

[@Groaznic]

@@DanRyzESPUK No they have not, OP is right 50 KWh brutto, plus this video is filmed at least half year ago if you mind checking your calendar what season it is outside.

[@beaverweaver]

Sometimes reviewers are so out of touch with what people want or need. Two of the three cars that made it to the next round have ridiculously unpractical ranges. The Zoe may be getting on in life and not super exciting to drive, but it’s range at that price level should have gotten it into the next round!

[@afitzsimons]

A city car needs practicalities like range and space. Can't beat the Zoe for that, maybe the 208 comes close. Many city cars live on the street and so that range is all important.

[@afitzsimons]

@markyes It didn't have zero NCAP until last week. As for shopping my wife doesn't have any problem getting most of it in the boot. So no I would not struggle to fit a food shop in the car and I don't have my knees around my head.

[@ThrottleBody]

The range comment doesn’t make much sense if it’s a city car. City journeys tend to be short.

[@afitzsimons]

@markyes So what car do you drive?

[@afitzsimons]

@@ThrottleBody Unless you rely on public chargers like many in London. Then you will see the benefit of a good range. Also in cold temperatures you will be glad of the extra capacity. My Zoe does 180 miles in summer and about 135 miles when it gets below 4 degrees C.

[@philsdt3572]

@markyes It was originally a 5 star car but the test standards have become more and more stringent. Even 5 star cars of today will perform worse under newer criteria in the years ahead.

[@TheStarsInHisHead]

Fiat 500e range is 277 miles, Fifth gear?!!

[@VPB1970]

I own one and realistically it goes for about 300 kms in mixed use (250 +- in the highway).

[@randombloke10]

City range, it’s quoted as 200 for standard WLTP and my mixed fast road use is 160~

[@sergentcolon1]

To be honest I find Fully Charged does much more informative and real world reviews on EV’s than this nonsense. Who is it aimed at? Not someone who is seriously looking to buy an electric city car that’s for sure. What is the point of “sharp turn in for most city’s with their pot holed roads, increasing number of 20mph speed limits and traffic congestion. Ride comfort, practicality, range and price are far more important criterion than running round than TRL’s test track.

[@stijnhs]

Any review is more informative than this... Fully charged is one of them, but also Carwow and whatcar. What to expect from a 6 minute video with 5 cars that takes place on a track.

[@funkyfin3023]

Easy to drive, practical and long range were the criteria in the intro. Then let’s go and race them round a track to shortlist them and make the car with the least range the winner. Ridiculous.

[@craddocraddoc]

Well, I wouldn't call this a "test", more a first impression of these cars. I thought this would be the first part, racing them around a track, then driving them trough a city and finally some highway-long-range test. But yeah, just racing them around a track will not be enough to find the best car here.

[@Anttihii]

lol , you compare small city shopper cars in track? no fucking idea, these should be compared in city. You kicked one of best city with best range cars out, when Honda E should be kicked at 1st place, it has ridiculous low range. And wtf you speak about Honda E as newcomer, when 500e is newer model.

[@quantumrobingaming6667]

Yes I thought exactly the same thing. Why do city car comparisons like that. Make zero sense, which upsets me as I'm a massive fan of Vicky and Rory

[@quantumrobingaming6667]

Its the top gear trend of car tests. Reminds me of motorcycle tests in the 00s. "We test all bikes on track and rate them from there." - Harley Davidson 1 star, BMW 1 star, Suzuki GSXR1000r 10 stars etc etc etc. The best thing was they would even score sports bikes as the most comfortable under the rationale of "We're used to bent over forward bikes so sitting more upright is uncomfortable to ride...." 😕 Car journalism going the same routes I see.

[@philsdt3572]

It's 5th Gear, of course the testing criteria / scenarios / conclusions etc are going to be bobbins. It's cars as entertainment, that's all. Plenty of way better EV review channels on YT to get far more rounded and objective info from like EV Man, Fully Charged, Electrifying et al

[@pip5461]

When you buy a car "just" for city driving, granted you don't need a huge range, but you would need space for the shopping !!! ? You failed to show any storage space, after all, these would be expected to do more than just a commute to and (hopefully) back from a "local" place of work.

[@vaudou74]

for a city and suburban car, i d check for the boot , how easy to fit kids ( and kids seats/baby seat), easy park or not... range would be secondary or further..

[@stijnhs]

Indeed! This whole video is basically a waste of everyone's time. Only thing they checked was the handling on track OF A CITY CAR!! 90% of the journeys will be at low speed anyway and the other 10% are likely on straight motorways between cities. Terrible test

[@vitavacek3483]

Zoe is not the most exciting EV on this planet but out of all the other 4, it still achieves the highest range. After a year of ownership & 40kkm, I’m not disappointed that I bought it.

[@greensamurai5805]

What is the range in real life situations?

[@vitavacek3483]

@@greensamurai5805 Zoe 310km, e208 285km

[@friederich66]

@@vitavacek3483 fiat 400+ in urban traffic....

[@friederich66]

hope you won´have an acccisent: zero ponts NCAP for the zoe. o wouldnt have it even as a present (***** fr the fat)

[@friederich66]

@@greensamurai5805 well.. if you leave the urban area it is heelpful with laps of 200 km. if i want to visit my home town, the navigation app says about 400 km. i need only two short chargingdstops of 13 and 14 minutes (try the ABRP route planner for EVs it can be highly personalised in different items for example charging habits

[@malcolmslee46]

Finding 5th Gear recharged very frustrating. Watching this first cut to 3 cars but can't find the next video. Should be an automatic link but can't see how!

[@francoispermentier7353]

What’s the point of testing so-called city car pedal to the medal on countryside roads ?

[@darkmatter6714]

What kind of test was that? ALL of these cars will be doing start/stop driving in the city or cruising on motorways. Who cares what they’re like round a race track?

[@AR-zr1om]

As cool as the Honda looks it’s a terrible ev for the price

[@matthewnightingale4675]

It is targeted as a premium vehicle, a Mercedes is expensive compared to a Vauxhall, they are different offerings for different markets.

[@AR-zr1om]

@@matthewnightingale4675 but I’ve sat in one and it isn’t premium at all it just looks good on the outside. The mini and fiat are far more premium

[@matthewnightingale4675]

@@AR-zr1om that is where my research reaches it's limit, I've seen the Honda in the flesh but not been inside. Now that really is a misstep and in that case no justification for the price other than price baiting - making people think because it is expensive it must be good.

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[@friederich66]

a racing xhannel.. wwhat can i expext...

[@MrRafaztar]

Why do the thumbnails look like they are from a photo of Tv in the early 2000s

[@anthonylangton3664]

What's the most important attribute a driver looks for in an EV? RANGE, not its performance on a track. The Mini, Honda & Fiat are what gives EV's a bad name. Having driven the majority of EV's available over the last decade, these 3 are among the one's I don't recommend people purchase. I don't recommend any EV to a person who asks, but I will say don't touch that one for legitimate reasons. If an EV does what it says on the tin people will buy it in larger numbers & the few gullible will buy the marketing blurb and ignore the fundamentals of an EV.

[@stevenbeatsgmail]

In the second hand market a Zoe goes for 10'000. The peugeot and the mini for 30'000US! The Honda and the Fiat go for around 13'000. For 12'000 I'll get a Zoe that will drive all of them in the ground range wise. There's a reason why it's the best selling ev ever. . You'd have to cross reference at least 10 aspects to get a feel for the best one. I can't see how the Zoe could lose: no way.

[@alfamonk]

People whingeing about the Zoe and 500, haven’t driven the other cars. For the same price you can get big-car ride-comfort, handling responsiveness, much better NVH. They’re old platforms and it shows.

[@arnoldtabor3767]

The Zoe's multiple I test drove ... Drove like a van... Especially on round abouts

It's missing the Renault Twingo and the Dacia Spring

[@pacificsword1632]

Where is the actual answer..??

[@BRi-qz2ic]

The Peugeot doesn’t have a 56kw battery it’s 50 with useable 45ish that’s the standard battery across Peugeot Citroen opel at the moment .. that’s Major misinformation

[@DavidHughes-op6zl]

WARNING to anyone contemplating buying the latest/revised Renault Zoe: last week IT SCORED ZERO NCAP POINTS... Thry won't be able to g I v e them away. It's dead.

[@jimidelly]

Where is the i3s ???

[@TheSweetVillain]

I understand the need for electric cars in big cities, but what I don't understand is why no auto journalist talks about the poor interior quality and finishing of this cars ? Prices have gone up but the quality has gone low drastically. I feels like the whole media is being paid to only talk nice things about electrics...

[@friederich66]

rubbish. the fiat quality is superb! 5 points in NCAP

[@pokerman111111111111]

130-145 miles range is pointless especially in winter when you lose roughly 20% of the range.

[@NoName-md5zb]

Or even half if its proper cold

[@stevecade857]

It may not suit you but it could suit others. Buyers need to be fully informed of what to expect so they can judge if it works for them. That 130-145 mile range you quote is probably for the WLTP range running the battery from 100% to 0% and is not something the owner is going to do either.

[@wileywilson]

Range 100 miles is more than enough for someone like my wife that does a daily 16 mile round trip to/from work. Recharge at home during the night on domestic plug.

[@NoName-md5zb]

@@wileywilson sure, but price should also be as small as battery

[@wileywilson]

@@NoName-md5zb. Agreed mate. Our petrol Pulsar is cheap as chips to run and it just doesnt make economic sense atm to get an electric car. Even a 3 year old second hand one is silly money. I've worked out it would take about 13 years for it to pay for itself, so I'll just stick with petrol until second hand family electric cars are available for ~£10K.

[@Jb-Raja]

The Not so Mini mini has got to be hands down the fuggliest thing around.

[@friederich66]

and look at the fiat... wwondeful lines and silhouette

[@fatpigeon1066]

Probably wouldn't go for the Zoe considering its ZERO-star Euro NCAP rating

[@Anttihii]

it was zero stars

[@fatpigeon1066]

@@Anttihii oops yep thanks, that was the Dacia Spring

[@Theferrariguy]

Realistically would've been my go to if I was looking for a city ev, however what's wrong with an id3? Great range performance and it's easy and fun to drive. My parents adore theirs

[@philsdt3572]

That's mainly because the test standards have become more and more stringent. Even 5 star cars of a couple of years ago will perform worse under the new criteria and standards. Renault didn't help, though, by deleting a couple of the airbags that the previous model had which helped it earn 5 stars.

[@DanRyzESPUK]

@@Theferrariguy it's bigger than these and not considered a city car but a compact car.

[@PatrickTCAPIreland]

God I just love the Honda E, maybe I’m biased as I have a Jazz and I’m a Honda fan but look at it!

[@friederich66]

not bad, but for me it lookss toyish, overstyled, like a lego car

[@eminar.4422]

What? That's it? I hoped there would be a more detail comparison.

[@eminar.4422]

Oh, there's part two ...

[@uk7866]

The Honda e is just stunning! If only the range was better..

[@matthewnightingale4675]

The range suits the target audience and use of the car. City cars aren't often used for long trips so a small battery and range is appropriate for what you was designed for, which is urban mobility and an occasional longer trip.

[@uk7866]

@@matthewnightingale4675 that's a good take but more range is always a better thing imo. It removes that whole battery depletion anxiety and such

[@davideverett838]

The Zoe range has to be a winner.

[@friederich66]

if it wasn´t for the (missing) safety

[@Bobblenob]

That stopped suddenly

[@fredericr.247]

To be continued ?

[@hadlee89]

I want a 208, electric or not. I work for VW and they keep stealing my polo customers!!!

[@F4T4L3FF3CTx78]

I'm loving my e208, really recommend it!

[@Groaznic]

Is this a sick joke or something, guys, how can you "eliminate" Zoe, the car with the biggest battery of all and with the single fastest AC charging, which are the 2 pillars of an actual CITY BLOOMING CAR, which you usually want to charge on cheap/free AC when shopping. This is hilariously bad, people, take the video down for your own sake.

[@friederich66]

the fastest AD charging is the fiat with a maximum of 11 kW and it is the fastest AC charger4 wit 85 kW. and the zoe is an absolute no-go: zero point in NCAP (five for the fiat)

[@Groaznic]

@@friederich66 You're not even coherent or factual.

[@friederich66]

@@Groaznic i would appreciate if you could explain that to me. what makes you think i am not coherent or factual. where am i wrong? expecting your reply fritze

[@pyrho1]

why can't we have regular Fifth Gear?

[@jamesstanley7263]

Lol what has happened to fifth gear? Not only are they pandering to the ‘youth’ by only reviewing EV’s. They are clearly favouring newer models, probably due to backhanders from manufacturers. None of the others come close to the Zoe from a prospective buyers point of view. This programme has zero journalistic integrity.

[@matthewnightingale4675]

I don't think they are pandering to the youth, they are moving with the times and targeting an audience and market share which exists. It is only 8 years away before you can no longer buy an ICE vehicle and this content will be more useful to consumers when it comes to buying a vehicle new or second hand compared with Top Gear for instance. I think it is a bold move and one which is well thought out and will pay off. Let's not forget that these people are also more television personalities rather then hard-core journalists like writers of Autocar, so expect some exaggerated and flair with a review rather than a barsge of facts, for those watch the videos from carbuyer and the likes.

[@stevecade857]

But the Zoe sucks all the joy of driving out of the experience. Great A to B car but just boring. I think 5th Gear are still looking to enjoy the experience of driving and grading the cars with that in mind.

[@NoName-md5zb]

Honestly none of them are any good. 208 would be good if it cost 5000 less

[@thinerj1]

Give at least 300 miles and have it at a decent price and I buy a Honda E. O wait I live in America were they don't sell them!

[@matthewnightingale4675]

I am disappointed by these tests. Range: why does everyone want the most range? Yes it will be beneficial to some, however we don't complain about the size of ICE car fuel tanks. For me a long range and big battery is a pointless expense when my average daily journey is 12 miles between clients, I am a tradesman. A lot of people with access to a home charger won't mind small batteries and short ranges once they realise that the range is in relation to your needs, you don't ask a dealer to fit a 100ltr fuel tank to a Kia Picanto. My one holiday a year which requires over 200 miles of driving shouldn't make me spend an additional £4k on the top spec battery on a car which only moves 12 miles a day for most of the year. Not every pair of shoes I buy are walking boots becuase once a year I travel to Snowdonia for a holiday. Handling is so often not key to choosing your car. The 500e is a phenomenal car and to see it criticised so soon becuase it doesn't handle as well doing 50mph on a B-road seems irrelevant for a city car which will be used in and around town as the majority of the ICE equivalent 500s are now. I love a car which rolls in corners, it adds some fun to it and character. My favourite car was my Mk2 Fiat Panda and that was not a drivers car in the slightest. The questions that should be considered is usability, pricing, technology and how fit they are for the purpose they were designed for. Despite being in the same city car segment, both the Mini and 500 are not the same as the Zoe or 208 which are bigger 5 door hatches. These were both designed as small cars for mostly single or two person occupancy with the luggage capacity in relation to their expected passengers. Both are small three door hatches with premium styling targeting an audience clearly seen from the sales of their ICE counterparts and driven mostly in towns and cities. Neither are used daily for long commutes so short ranges are acceptable and as they sell for a premium above competitors they are often bought by people with a driveway and a place to charge - their target audience. Please review more as a consumer rather than a racing driver becuase most people like me are interested in motor sport - but if my car choice has some body roll that won't put me off. Do this for models like the Porsche Taycan or Audi Etron GT which are supposed to be sporty. But not a citycar with no intention of being a racing car and who's owners are unlikely to take them more than 40 on a B road.

[@CharlieGB03]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@stijnhs]

They clearly didn't care about range though... They had both the Honda and Mini left at the end The rest of what you say is absolutely true!

[@wideboy38]

zero ncap stars the Zoe is in a class of its own as its the only ev car in terms of safety that scores the lowest 🤣😂

[@randombloke10]

Well glad to the 500 did so poorly, a massive shame that range doesn’t matter nor style nor features, guess all that matters is wether Rory feels ill going around a track 🤷🏻‍♂️ if you were part of a 5 reviewers test series I would’ve eliminated you for this video 😉😄 Merry Christmas and I won’t be tuning in for the next one

[@bolodemel6824]

And the BMW i3?

[@Koda14]

End of life. The car has been discontinued across many markets in the world, and the order books will be closing in the UK soon too. The closest you can get is the MINI which is based upon the 94Ah BMW i3s.

[@BulgrozDK]

"EV City Car Deathmatch"...on a track

[@kitlai768]

Honda E should come top for best designed interior & exterior. If this little thing had another 100 mile range it’ll sell so well.

[@andreabonetti3572]

I absolutely adore the Honda e

[@malph9216]

As a dedicated EV sceptic, I've been binge watching 5th Gear Recharged hoping to be converted. Unfortunately, nothing I've seen yet has addressed my scepticism. The main issues with EVs, regarding ordinary motorists, is price and range anxiety.....so what do these revered motoring journalists judge their group EV tests on?.....how fast it goes round a track. The same is done comparing an EV with it's petrol equivalent. Better to compare how long it takes, and how convenient it is, to get the vehicles from, maybe, Lands End to John 'O Groats, or just London to Edinburgh. Either way, because of charge time and limited range, the ICE would win out. Great programme, needs more honesty, balance and relevance!

[@Neojhun]

Pointless rant. Anything 50kwh or bigger is pleanty of range for these type of City cars. The only problem is Slow Charging as they realy should be close to 125kw DC Level 3 as much as possible. When you combine 50kwh plus & Properly Fast DC Charger there is not range problem for this use case.

[@ninadganore]

Looks like most people want a dreary terrible handling car.

[@toyotaprius79]

After seeing a Honda e in person, I honestly cannot fathom it. You have to buy it for its dashboard design. There's nothing else to justify it, especially its gargantuan size!

[@markscrivener979]

Oh come on, what a daft “test”. The first thing real people look at is range and cost. Honda e and mini have a tiny range which should ditch them straight away

[@TG-pd3ft]

This is more likea 'Which is the least crap' review

[@devonbikefilms]

You can tell it’s telly made for the lowest common denominator viewing. There are far better channels on KZbin if you want actual relevant information. If the track test is so important, why aren’t we all diving a Formula E. Get real.

[@carlo9524]

Honda E looks cool man.

[@DanteTheAbyssalBeing]

I'm surprised the Mini felt so solid. I've driven several previous gen models and they felt appalling inside, so creaky and flimsy. Very unreliable too.

[@Koda14]

I own the Mini Cooper S Electric. It's important to note that it's based upon the BMW i3s. The low down weight of all the electrical tech gives the car a more heavy and solid feel without affecting the handling much at all. It does feel honestly a fair bit better than the ICE version of the same car. As for the interior, there is a fair bit of recycled plastic material (same as the BMW i3 too) but it doesn't feel flimsy at all. It's all well put together, and the buttons and switches feel like they will last a long time. Especially with the recent facelift that this model got, it does look a little more classy. Reliability will no longer be a worry either. Electric cars are naturally way more reliable. Almost no moving parts or fluids. You've removed so many points of failure.

[@greengoblin2347]

Unbelievable, so 2 out of three from the first test have less than 150 miles claimed range, can't be asked with these ego presenters

[@friederich66]

t your so called "test" is ridiculous, and most of the contributers like the fiat and they know why. would you send some handicapped person to compete with athlets? what you tested is far away from daily use you screwed it, and i tell you why you doing the fiat wrong: it is intended to be primarily an URBAN CAR, not made for speeding on country roads with wannabe car racers it has a small turning circle, a gread acceleration , 3 seconds from zero to 50 makes it swift in the city traffic, not designed ro race on ountry roads. it charges extremely fast with 85 kW DC and 11AC, charging 50 kilometers in 5 minutes. the range is 400 km in the city traffic, the steering is not for high speed but for easy handling in the city with many curves. the same is for the chassis. the trunk is not mnade fpor long vacations but rather for the shopping. it isnt a 4´-seater but a 2+2 perfext for singles or couples who ddo not want to carry empty space with them so you see: within its "hunting area" it beats all rivals. of course the fiat lost, because you chose the conditions under which it HAD TO LOSE your "test"? only one word again: RIDICULOUS

[@cezarymarek4556]

Those 'in-out of focus special visual effects' are so so so irritating... Stop it !

[@JerryFlint6]

Bought the EV MINI and it is absolutely fantastic for our needs. Plus it's made in the UK.

[@Anttihii]

is made in UK plus? lol

[@devonbikefilms]

The new ones made in China…..

[@JerryFlint6]

@@devonbikefilms As well as Oxford. I won't be buying a made in China car whatever the brand..

[@friederich66]

it is in fact a bmw lol real british cars are a mess. lukas. the inventor of darkness.

[@sasicuomo3973]

Renault Zoe 🔝🔝🔝💪❤️

[@friederich66]

how stupid can one be? zero NCAP point... wish you never have an accident. 5points for the fiat: that´s e difference between badly hurt and dead, wish you never lose a loved one , wish you never must say "if only i hadn´t bought that fu**** zoe

[@stevewalsh-balshaw1727]

Not keen on any ev but I'd probably take an i3s if forced

[@kshark7934]

When did rory joined the team? 😁

[@uk7866]

😄 Tell me about it!

[@tomosr4169]

Nicely copied from car wow

[@hermanmunster3358]

Good to know that the British built Mini is beating some of the French offerings 🇬🇧

[@friederich66]

to be honest: the mini is really a masked bmw....

[@hermanmunster3358]

@@friederich66 Built and designed in Britain 🇬🇧

[@friederich66]

@@hermanmunster3358 britannia rule the waves, right or wrong ... my country. it is a german car, even if it is built in britain. your 3 cilynder 1500 works in my bmw 218i. to be honest: i would never buy a british car, they are a mess. may be a moorgan +8 buteven that is powerde by a ford engine from, cologne/ger

[@hermanmunster3358]

@@friederich66 Whatever Schnitzel, but Germany will be a province of Turkey within 20 years, thanks to Frau Merkel, and your Matriachy. Oh, and we still beat you in wars, TWICE! I don't doubt that German cars are probably the best in the world, but gloating over it is so uncouth. At least us Brits have bigger dicks!!! I drive a Volvo btw, which are every bit as good as any VW, if not better. Only BMW and Mercedes could claim to be better.

[@michaelheadley2041]

Peugeot e208 my car 😁

[@wileywilson]

Any good mate? I’m thinking of getting one as an alternative to mk2 Leaf.

[@michaelheadley2041]

@@wileywilson am enjoying the car mate, it suits my needs and is fun to drive 👍🏿

[@Sherukka]

My car also, now over a year and, knock-knock, no issues at all yet. 👍🏻 The battery size is great to give you some range and at the same time keeps the weight manageable and the car fun on a twisty road.

[@lynnjones5904]

Well a pointless review by these two Motor journalist. They haven't a clue what the average person wants in a car. Driving a car around a track to represent a test drive ridiculous and childish behaviour. These cars are considered as city cars so let's have a track day!!! All about the presenters ego I'm afraid. I'll just have to test them myself.

[@wnhevenhuis7582]

Harsh.

[@PrincessZoey]

Sweet there is a euro car with my name!

[@Lorre982]

a French car

[@Oracleman1]

totally useless review

[@larstell]

drive for 1h, then charge for 2h......

[@lopezben3023]

. . *NOT, NOT, NOT ... Peuge-NOT.* . . . . . . .