These are the most affordable models and the size is perfectly suited to the city.
The smallest
Smart EQ fortwo
Its autonomy is clearly adapted to its field of action: the city for commuting. As with the thermal version, it is the promise of easy parking which constitutes the strong point of this car.
Price: 28,350 euros
Weight: 1,090 kilos
Range: 135 kilometers
Full charge time at home: 10.5 hours
Fast station charging time: 40 minutes
Number of places: 2
Trunk: 260 liters
The most autonomous
Zoe
A pioneer of electric cars, the Zoe ended up achieving a satisfactory range for its category: 395 km. It will be replaced in the catalogs by the return of the R5 in 2024 which will present similar performances. The Zoe can only be bought on the second-hand market.
Price: 35,000 euros
Weight: 1,502 kilos
Range: 395 kilometers
Full charge time at home: 18 hours
Fast station charging time: 47 minutes
Number of places: 5
Trunk: 388 liters
The most stylish
Fiat 500e
The design of the Fiat still has its little effect. With the 500th, the bill does not slip out of control. The redesigned and electrified yogurt pot is in the low range for city dwellers.
Price: 30,400 euros
Weight: 1,255 kilos
Range: 185 kilometers
Full charge time at home: 9 hours
Full charge time in rapid station: 40 minutes
Number of places: 4
Trunk: 185 liters
Most sold
Peugeot e-208
It dominates the market by benefiting from a windfall effect: social leasing from the government. As proof: sales of the e-208 soared by 50% in the first quarter of 2024, the period during which the system was in force.
Price: 34,000 euros
Weight: 1,455 kilos
Range: 340 kilometers
Full charge time at home: 10.5 hours
Full charge time in rapid station: 25 minutes
Number of places: 5
Trunk: 309 liters
The least expensive
Dacia Spring
Renault’s low-cost brand was late in converting to electric. However, it significantly reduces the bill: the Dacia Spring is 4,000 euros cheaper than the Twingo E-Tech. However, its autonomy remains its weak point compared to its rivals.
Price: 18,400 euros
Weight: 970 kilos
Range: 230 kilometers
Full charge time at home: 13 hours
Fast station charging time: 30 minutes
Number of places: 5
Trunk: 290 liters
