Electric Car: Say bonjour to Twizy: Renault’s stylish EV with a petite price

Renault Twizzy

Renault's tiny Twizy went on sale over the weekend in the Britain, offering drivers a cheap, fun, and environmentally-friendly alternative to their inner-city commute.

Size doesn’t always matter: at least not to Renault. Showcasing that it knows how to do small in a big way, the French automaker recently released its diminutive Twizy city electric vehicle in the United Kingdom.

If you’re not entirely up to speed on the Twizy, no need to worry. The Spanish-built city-electric carries a sticker price of euro 7,699 (roughly $10,000), features an all-electric motor, and a body structure similar to the Smart ForTwo. To ensure the Twizy’s price reflects its small stature, customers wishing plunk down the cash are obligated to lease the car’s battery at 55 euro ($ 72) per month under a three-year contract, which allows for 4,500 miles a year of driving.

Renault offers the Twizy  in two different models: a 15kW (20hp) versions capable of hitting speeds of 50 mph, and the lower powered,  Twizy 45, which packs a 4kW motor producing 5hp  and a top speed of 28 mph.

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