A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · Electric 65 (facelift 2024)
Budget EV in the A-segment. Small 26.8 kWh pack, WLTP around 225 km (manufacturer figure, indicative), substantially less in winter and on the motorway (public forums, not measured by us). DC charging limited to about 30 kW, power 65 hp. Deliberately a city car, not a long-distance machine.
Profile · I (ES11, 2022+; EU-uitvoering 2022+, rebranding nov 2023)
Compact EV hatchback from Great Wall Motors (GWM) with retro styling. EU launch as the Ora Funky Cat in October 2022, renamed Ora 03 in November 2023. GT trim with 63.1 kWh NMC pack, 171 hp and WLTP range around 420 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to about 67 kW. Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure per version.