THE TINY ELECTRIC SPORTS CAR YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF

EV Channels Review

The Burton EV presents a unique proposition as a brand-new electric sports car built on the chassis of a 75-year-old French economy car. The reviewer highlights its exceptional comfort, inherited from the Citroën 2CV underpinnings, making it surprisingly bearable for longer journeys, a rarity among microcars. The car's eccentric design, compact size, and electric powertrain offer a "fun, playfulness, tomfoolery" experience, evoking the charm of a classic car without the associated maintenance issues. However, the prototype's quirks, such as the unconventional touchscreen gear selector and the comedically large steering wheel (due to the lack of power steering), are noted. The primary drawbacks are its high price point (around €45,000) and impracticality, positioning it as an "expensive toy" and a "passion project" rather than a mainstream vehicle. Despite its nonsensical nature, the reviewer found himself unexpectedly charmed by its unique character and the sheer joy it brings to driving, concluding that electric cars can indeed be fun.