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Does an electric city car suit our needs?

My wife's current car is a 2003 Renault Clio from new (probably the most reliable car we've had). She normally does about four short journeys a week and an occasional 35-mile return journey. Sometime, the Clio will give up. Would it be best for her to get a new electric car for those journeys? Would it be best to get one now or wait till the Clio gives up? Is the new Skoda Citigo-e the best and most economical for her? Any other advice, please?

Asked on 16 July 2020 by

Answered by Andrew Brady
An electric car certainly sounds like it'd suit your wife's needs well, assuming she can charge a car at home (i.e. you have access to private parking close to an electricity supply). It'll be easy to drive with very low running costs. The Skoda Citigo-e iV is probably the best value little electric car on sale at the moment (along with the very similar SEAT Mii Electric and Volkswagen e-Up). Your wife's Clio is probably worth very little at the moment, unfortunately, so it might be worth hanging onto it until something goes wrong. That said, replacing it now might give you (and your wife) some peace of mind rather than running an older car until it breaks.
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