Finally! An Affordable Electric Car We Actually Want

The iconic Renault Twingo is back, and it’s on a mission to put Europe on a “small car diet.” First launched in 1992, this cheeky little car returns as a retro-futuristic, all-electric city with bold plans to be properly fun and properly affordable. We took it to the sun-soaked (and very narrow) roads of Ibiza to see if it lives up to the legend, and whether this could be one of the most important small EVs in years. Landing in the UK in early 2027, this mischievous little EV is targeting a sub-£20K price, developed in just 100 weeks (half the usual time), and designed to be incredibly efficient to own and run. With 163 miles of range, a 27.5 kWh battery, and a lightweight 1,200 kg body, it’s all about being as economical to own as possible. Boasting One Pedal driving, loads of smart safety tech, clever packaging, and a surprisingly spacious, thoughtfully designed interior, this isn't just about sensible numbers. It’s all built on a platform Renault is seriously proud of.  So, can this small, city-focused EV actually be fun? And more importantly, can it keep the stress at bay in the middle of tight, chaotic city streets? Imogen finds out… enjoy. Filmed & Edited by George Collings Scripted & Presented by Imogen Bhogal 00:00 The Twingo is BACK 00:31 Ad Break 00:51 Top line stats & competitors 02:01 The car that shouldn't haven't existed 03:47 Fun & economical decisions 05:14 One Pedal Drive and a whole load of safety features 06:55 Froggy face and a demure smile 08:14 A distinctive rear end and cargo capacity 09:48 Good physical buttons!! 10:31 Hands Free Parking... 12:04 Lots of tech, but for how much ££?? 13:01 Stressful urban driving?! 15:16 Some niggles... 17:04 Concluding thoughts Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric TECH: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk #RenaultTwingo #TwingoEV #RenaultTwingoEV #ElectricCars #AffordableEV #CheapEV #BudgetEV #EVReview #ElectricCarReview #NewElectricCar #EV2027 #CityEV #SmallElectricCar #UrbanEV #EVLife #EVUK #EverythingElectric #EVCommunity #SustainableDriving #ZeroEmissions #FutureOfCars #EVCharging #OnePedalDrive #CompactCar #CarReview #AutoReview #IbizaDrive #TestDrive #CarYouTube