Their price exceeds 27%, on average, which according to their thermal equivalent, it is difficult to qualify electric cars as cheap. As evidence, only on French soil 20 models stay below the bar 30,000 euros. They do not satisfy the needs of most motorists at all. alone Chinese brands currently manages to sell relatively universal models at low prices.

But what zero-emission models – not from China – are available on a reasonable budget? And, above all, what are they worth?

Citroën Ami – 8 hp: 7,790 euros (without bonus) / 6,890 euros (with bonus)

In addition to the 20 “real” cars in this dossier, Ami lets you drive the car electric less than €7,000: attractive!

Especially since it is available from age 14 years old. Instead, this aphid with a power of 8 hp, classified among quad bikes engine, sees that its speed is limited 45 km/h.

It is limited small courses urban, it offers only 70 km of autonomy, basic comfort and finishing rudimentary.

Dacia Spring 27.4 kWh Essential – 45 hp: €20,800 (without bonus) / €15,200 (with bonus)

Its price has increased by 3000 euros in 2022! Still, Spring remains the cheapest electric cars

In the clan of minicitadins up to 100 hp. he is also proud of what he has best rangefrom 162 km in the middle (this is small in absolute terms) compared to 132 km for the Renault Twingo and 148 km for the Fiat 500e entry level.

Stadium The favorite Romanian is, of course, the city where 200 km of autonomy are within reach: quite enough for short daily trips in the company children’s (4 doors) or for shopping (trunk 310 dm3!).

Minus: small engine 45 hp lacks liveliness and hardly encourages to escape in the fast lane his abilities the stimulus is past 80 km/h be limited Also watch out for poor braking distance and front axle slippage in the rain

Citroën ë-Berlingo – 136 hp: €36,750 (without bonus) / €29,700 (with bonus)

No gifts, ë-Berlingo! Especially since here we are dealing with the basic Live version, economical equipped

One door sliding (right), low maintenance side modularity and storageno GPS, no reversing radars and no options availableexcept for metallic paint (gray or black!).

We found smile driving with good acceleration and comfort. Unfortunately, the range of this roomy MPV remains limited 226 km on average and 168 km on the highway Compensation: charging 30 min at a fast terminal (max. 100 kW).

Hyundai Kona Electric – 136 hp: €36,900 (without bonus) / €29,055 (with bonus)

for 4800 euros less than version 150 kW (204 hp), the Kona is available in 100 kW (136 hp). AND sufficient power daily.

On the other hand, while traveling, autonomy its battery, limited capacity (39.2 kWh), lacking on highway.

You should think about recharging after a little more than 150 km just to not run out of fuel (at 211 km)

It’s a shame because this small SUVvery quiet, consumes only 15.5 kW/100 km in the middle. In addition, his presentation modern and original. Less exciting, lacks space in the back and inside breast.

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— Citroën France (@CitroenFrance) January 16, 2023