Are tiny electric cars the future of urban mobility?

The future of the e.GO Life, made for daily urban use, is still uncertain. — e.GO Mobile AG/dpa

Just 70 kilometres of electric range and a measly top speed of 45 km/h: Tesla drivers will laugh, but manufacturers think many buyers have realised you don't need much more for daily driving in the city. Ultra-compact cars are making electric mobility cheaper than ever.

Electric cars are finally becoming more normal in Europe as people buy vehicles like the VW ID3 or the electric Opel Corsa.