NEW MG4 Urban vs Renault 5 vs Hyundai Inster review – what’s the BEST small electric car?

What’s the BEST small electric car you can buy in 2026? The brilliant Renault 5 has been our undisputed class champion for more than a year, but it faces tough new competition. Can the NEW MG4 Urban or the heavily discounted Hyundai Inster steal its crown and deliver a genuine shock result? To find out, we take these three affordable EVs on a 215-mile road trip from London to Oxford and the Surrey Hills. We test them in the city, see how fast they can really charge and even drag race them to find out which is fastest! 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe! If you enjoyed this video, hit subscribe to keep up to date with our latest in-depth reviews, group tests, top 10s and more: @whatcar 🚗 Looking for a specific model? Read our full in-depth review on every new car here: http://www.whatcar.com In this review, we also take a close look at their interiors and find out how many suitcases fit in their boots. Finally, we crunch the numbers to work out their real-world efficiency and potential maximum ranges before picking a winner! What Car? is the UK's biggest car-buying brand and has been helping buyers for more than 50 years. Our tests are widely regarded as the most independent and in-depth. Our YouTube channel brings you trusted reviews on all types of car, plus car news, reveals and features. In-depth written reviews are available on our website whatcar.com, where you'll also find advice features and the latest new and used car deals. Follow What Car? here: LIKE What Car? on Facebook: https://goo.gl/yv5jF8 FOLLOW What Car? on Twitter: https://goo.gl/SJzmT8 Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2W81iu9 #MG4Urban #Renault5 #HyundaiInster #ElectricCars #ev Video chapters: 0:00 – Intro 0:45 – What's the plan? 1:53 – The cars: pricing, grants & battery sizes 5:34 – Driving in Oxford 7:18 – First charging stop 8:51 – Interior review: Renault 5 11:12 – Interior review: Hyundai Inster 14:26 – Interior review: MG4 Urban 18:25 – Boot space & practicality 20:52 – Country road driving 23:31 – Drag race 25:38 – 0-60mph and quarter-mile times 27:15 – Trip costs, efficiency & real-world range 30:07 – Other costs, safety & final verdict