It has been 15 long and frustrating years since droves of electric cars started landing in UK showrooms. From day one, I’ve been a cautiously optimistic fan. But we can’t deny that some negatives – from high prices and range issues to an inadequate charging network – have hindered the EV revolution..
Worry not. Remind yourself it’s still early days and potential buyers of pure-EVs have no need to rush into buying them. Especially as availability is becoming more extensive, less expensive, every day.
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That said, I’m about to go out on a limb and say, hand on heart, that you should immediately get up close and personal with what I professionally and personally believe is the most convincing and credible pure-electric car ever to go on sale in Britain.
When I was first handed the keys to an all-new Renault 5 at a secret test track last summer, I was blown away by its less-is-more exterior and interior design, honesty and spirit, plus the entertainment value it offered.
Genuinely and surprisingly, I was charmed, almost infatuated – as were attendees at The British Motor Show, where members of the public and auto industry professionals gave the R5 their seal of approval. With this in mind, I and my fellow judges, jurors and executioners at the international Best Cars of the Year (Best COTY) organisation named R5 as The New Car World Champion 2024/2025.
