The Peugeot iOn is the latest electric car we’ve tested, and it continues to raise questions about the future of this technology.
What is clear from a road tester’s point of view is that they are undoubtedly good to drive. The iOn’s complete lack of gear changes (it only has one forward gear) and engine noise makes often fraught trips through city centres feel surprisingly relaxing.
They all accelerate briskly too, especially the MINI E which has a very potent motor and feels as quick as the turbocharged MINI Hatch Cooper S. This is because all their available pulling power is available instantly, unlike a combustion engine, which needs to be revved.
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