Video Summary
The findings from the review of the electric car are:- It is a practical small SUV that does not rival tiny Hyundai or Citroen electric cars.
- The entry-level “air” trim gets 17-inch alloys and gray unfinished plastic wheel arches. There is a choice of five different paint colors, including the sunset orange test model.
- The GT-Line or GT Line S trims have larger, 19-inch wheels. The unfinished plastic is painted gloss black on the wheel arches, bumpers, and sills.
- Two battery options are available: a 55 kWh standard-range battery and a 78 kWh long-range battery.
- The standard battery offers a 270-mile range, although only 200 miles may be possible in freezing temperatures.
- The long-range battery offers 375 miles.
- A heat pump is only available on the GT Line S trim for an additional cost.
- Lacking the 800V electrical architecture of the EV6 and EV9, the reviewed car charges slower.
- Standard range models charge at 100 kW, providing a 10 to 80% charge in 29 minutes.
- Long-range models charge at 135 kW, taking 31 minutes for a 10 to 80% charge.
- The reviewed model has a 460-liter boot and a 25-liter boot under its hood.
- A family of four fits in the cabin just fine, with sufficient knee room and head room.
- The starting price is considered competitive, though the GT-Line S trim can get quite expensive.
- Driving position is good, with plenty of steering wheel adjustment and relatively upright pillars that do not block view.
- Price: Air- £32,995; GT Line- £39,495; GT Line S- £42,995.
- Entry level standard range air trim cost just under 33,000 pounds and is very competitive for what you get.
- The car is practical and drives well.
