Renault Twingo E-Tech vs Smart #2

The Renault Twingo E-Tech and Smart #2 are both electric hatchbacks in the city car class. The Renault Twingo E-Tech starts at £18,000 in the UK and the Smart #2 at £20,000.

The Twingo E-Tech is £2,000 cheaper to buy new (£18,000 against £20,000). On top of that, it uses less energy (4.2 mi/kWh against 3.9 mi/kWh) and has the bigger boot (360 litres against 305).

The #2 goes further, with about 137 miles of real-world range against 115 for the Twingo E-Tech. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (50 kW against 40 kW on average, 10–80%) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 11.6 s against 12.1 s.

There's little between them on warranty length (3 years).

Choose the Renault Twingo E-Tech if you want the lower price and lower running costs and the Smart #2 if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops.