Retro Rivals Reborn: Renault 5 Electric vs MINI Cooper EV vs Fiat 500e – Which One Wins?

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The video reviews 3 Retro EVs.

The Fiat 500e:
- The interior has Italian flair.
- It’s a classic remastered for the electric age.
- Style is considered a strength.
- The stitching on the seats has Italian flair.
- There’s a skyline of Turin in a storage area.
- WLTP is 199 miles.
- There are two battery options.
- There’s old school USB.
- Graphics look a little “tired."
- It handles well, having a turning circle of 9.7 meters.
- The car has variable regen.
- In "sherpa" mode it has one pedal driving.
- 0-62 miles per hour is in 9 seconds.
- The drive was a little “lumpy."
- This does not have ultra rapid charging.
- Insurance group is 18.
- Boot space is 185 liters.
- It costs 362 pounds a month.
- There is a "scary" goodbye noise.

The Mini Cooper SE:
- Has grown a bit from the original Mini
- Excellent and well balanced steering
- Great technology
- There is a fabric detail on the steering wheel.
- Official range is 242 miles with an efficiency of 4.9 mpkw.
- Does not include heads up display
- Rear room was spacious
- No frunk
- On the road the car is agile
- Does have improved range over the years.
- There is some level of hard plastic on the doors.
- This car was the first vehicle the channel made a review for.
- Charging is up to 95 kW
- Acceleration 0-62 is 6.7 seconds
- It costs 344 pounds a month.

The Renault 5:
- Has a nod to its classic design.
- Has a light up charge port.
- Has a baggette holder.
- Comes with two battery options, however one won’t be available for some time.
- Has side walls on tires that aide in comfort.
- Is fun to drive with a nice connection to the road, despite it being light.
- Has customizable driving experience.
- Has limited range, is only 148 Horsepower.
- Costs 323 pounds per month.
- Has a bump and stitch on the ceiling, nods to the original.

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