A RENAULT TWIZY AS A DAILY DRIVER

EV Channels Review

The reviewer embarks on a week-long challenge to prove the Renault Twizy's viability as a daily driver, aiming to replace a Mini in a household that already owns a Tesla Model 3. Despite initial skepticism from his wife, the reviewer highlights the Twizy's surprising comfort, maneuverability, and practicality for short urban trips and errands. He praises its "hermetically sealed environment" for protection against weather and its "awesome fun" factor. However, significant drawbacks emerge, particularly concerning parking visibility, which proved to be a major frustration, and its limited top speed, which struggled to keep up with trucks on dual carriageways. The lack of heating and effective windscreen wipers were also noted as comfort issues. Ultimately, while the reviewer found the Twizy enjoyable and capable for specific tasks, his wife ultimately preferred the Mini for its longer range, deeming the Twizy not a long-term replacement, though acknowledging its potential as a "second car" for specific use cases.