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Renault Twizy I
Score96/100
The most reliable in the selection: 4.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €170/month
- Observed prices
- €5,400 – €6,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
Best electric city cars, used: reliability and cost ranking
All the electric city cars in our guides, ranked by reliability, real cost and versatility.
Top of the ranking and most reliable on the list: Renault Twizy I (reliability 4.5/5).
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2Good choice, check firstPhoto: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0
Mitsubishi i-MiEV I
Score93/100
The most reliable in the selection: 4.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €186/month
- Observed prices
- €3,500 – €8,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Dacia Spring I
Score83/100
The most reliable in the selection: 4.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €252/month
- Observed prices
- €9,500 – €14,000
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Fiat 500e III (electric, 2020-)
Score80/100
The most reliable in the selection: 4.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €283/month
- Observed prices
- €14,490 – €16,990
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Peugeot e-208 II
Score80/100
The most reliable in the selection: 4.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €287/month
- Observed prices
- €14,390 – €24,490
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
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Renault Zoe I (2012-2024, facelifted in 2019)
Score77/100
Moderate running cost: €269 per month for 12,000 km/year
- Monthly cost
- €269/month
- Observed prices
- €6,000 – €19,000
- Reliability
- 4/5
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Renault Twingo III (2014-2024, facelifted in 2019)
Score67/100
Moderate running cost: €296 per month for 12,000 km/year
- Monthly cost
- €296/month
- Observed prices
- €5,890 – €12,299
- Reliability
- 3/5
8Buy with carePhoto: Wikisympathisant, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mini Hatch III (F55/F56, 2014-2024)
Score65/100
Good reliability: 3.5/5
- Monthly cost
- €411/month
- Observed prices
- €9,500 – €26,000
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
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Opel Corsa F
Score59/100
Moderate running cost: €354 per month for 12,000 km/year
- Monthly cost
- €354/month
- Observed prices
- €7,700 – €18,990
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
How this ranking is calculated
Same calculation as our adviser, for a typical profile of 12,000 km a year of mixed driving: reliability (40%), cost (40%, monthly cost when known, otherwise entry price; neutral criterion when prices are missing) and suitability of the powertrain (20%). Run the calculation with your own criteria
Frequently asked questions
- Which is the most reliable of the used electric city cars?
- According to our guides, the best-rated for reliability are: Renault Twizy I (4.5/5), Mitsubishi i-MiEV I (4.5/5), Dacia Spring I (4.5/5).
- What budget should you plan for used electric city cars?
- Observed prices range from €3,500 to €26,000 depending on the model, year and mileage. The all-in monthly cost (fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, at 12,000 km a year) ranges from €170 to €411.
- Which used electric city cars call for the most caution?
- The lowest-rated for reliability in this ranking are: Opel Corsa F (2.5/5), Renault Twingo III (2014-2024, facelifted in 2019) (3.0/5). Check their known faults before buying.