Skoda CITIGO-e Review | How Good Is The CHEAPEST EV?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ค. 2024
- Rory Reid hops aboard the new Skoda Citigo-e iv electric car, the cheapest EV with four seats. But is it any good? Here we look at the design, interior, charging speed and handling to help you decide if the car is right for you.
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USB behind the phone cradle is genius
Yeah that's a cute car that was designed pretty smart
yeah, no dangling USB cable in front of the center console
fug33 you can get charging cords in different sizes
@@sneaky_krait7271 you can get a long cable that has like a spring shape and it can be small when you want or long when you want
Sorry for my english
@@sneaky_krait7271 So? If I have to plug my smartphone (which is mounted in one of the front vents like in the video) in the central console, cable will be dangling from smartphone all the way down to the shifter - getting in the way
In this skoda, cable goes behind the smarthphone and is out of sight - much better cable management
Rory makes even the most mundane car reviews interesting
i know right?
💯 RIP TOP GEAR 💀
MatWatson ?
And maybe it is because small light cars can actually be real good fun in a way much more powerful cars can only dream of? *mind blown*
@@onehorsepower true, you can't really push a 800 hp 812 through an Italian back road without the fear of dying for example
The design on the dash looks like the residue left after a sticker is ripped off.
Super funny that, but true😂😂😂
Thought it was worn off at first lol
I got a citigo e as a loaner while my car is in the shop and it's a lot of fun to drive but the dash design looks like someone left a mess even in real life.
The base model just has a plain black dash. Looks so much better!
We need more evs like this, basic little cheap no thrill hatchbacks with electric drive trains
Michael Craven yes, there seems to be a few of us impressed with this, those of us who may have never considered an EV before. This is what the public wants, and if they have a range of 400 miles or so, same as the petrol version then maybe people will be more inclined to ditch the fossil fuels.
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@@oddities-whatnot I'm not sure you'll see 400 miles ranges on these anytime soon. The reason is that the batteries aren't getting that much denser, but we're being able to charge them more rapidly. So about 150 miles is plenty for everyday stuff for really most people and the increasing availability of rapid (CCS) chargers will allow you to go further with minimum charging times (albeit, some planning beforehand).
Edit: Oh, and while you could technically put a larger/heavier batter inside, these being primarily city cars, manufacturers will always compromise the range for size. There's little sense hauling the heavier battery 360 days in a year for maybe 5 days when you'd need it. Because, again, you'll trade a little bit of your tome at the rapid charger (10, 15, maybe 20 minutes) and that's it.
@@oddities-whatnot i would rather have 200 miles and have it cheap than 400 miles.
I do more than 200 mile perhaps twice a year and I don't mind stopping for a coffee when I do.
For my day do day im happy to just plug in overnight.
Yeah I'm just sick of Ev's being walking iPads *coughs* Tesla *coughs*
Happy we're finally seeing some affordable electric cars. Perfect for home-to-work travel.
£17,000 You can hardly call that affordable
Its still far too much money, to make most people consider an electric alternative to their normal run about.
@@peterlewis3540 Yes, especially when you compare this to the petrol Citigo at £8.5K-12K, but the movement is in the right direction, and will continue downwards. Even if we don't start importing *all* those new Chinese brands, the competition from them and the decline in battery prices will mean lower prices year-on-year. In any case, for quite a few people, £17-19K is easily within reach and the running costs are much lower than the petrol equivalents. Sadly, neither the Citigo-e nor (say) the VW ID.3 will be on our shopping list this year. Like a lot of people, we rely on used cars and tend to buy at around £1.5-3K...
@@peterlewis3540 once this goes from the lease market to the second hand market thats when you will start seeing the difference.
The issue with the EV market right now is that the second hand market is almost non existant.
@@peterlewis3540 the day to day cost is cheaper though
@@MudhaffarAdhwa But what about the time it needs a new battery. I bet it's about £10.000+. A new Nissan leaf battery is £15.000+ or £8.500+ second hand.
The life of these battery's is 8-10 years. That is one hell of a bill when the car will only be worth a couple of grand. So i don't think it will work out cheaper.
It's genius! Using your smartphone as some kinda entertaining system for a car is quite a good idea. We all have smartphones and every car owner connects his/her smartphone to a car at least for using a hands-free system. And installing a phone holder on a center console and using an app to show all information about a car is a really cool solution for a car without a built-in screen.
Done about 8000km with it so far. Off the highway, it easily exceeds its claimed range, I've consistently been getting over 300km out of it!
thank you for sharing the info 👍
That’s unlike the Volkswagen group isn’t it!!!🤣🤣🤣
Es kommt auf die Temperatur an! Im Sommer ist das kein Problem außer Autobahn. Sobald die Temperaturen aber unter 5 Grad oder sogar unter 0 fallen sieht es anderst aus
Turn the music down. It's like they got the same sound editor as the old top gear
,,Boxes are the best shape for cars.‘‘
*Laughs in G-wagon*
Belly Laughs in Volvo xc 70
Laughs in nissan cube
Laughs in nissan cube
@@croxtr8358 the g is more boxy
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One of these cars is in the price range of most people watching these videos, the other car is a gimmick that’ll collect dust in billionaire garages.
@@johnjuiceshipper4963 Yes but Carwow (if you bothered to check their channel) also do a lot of reviews on ordinary cars + awesome drag races + reviews of supercars
I’d rather watch this
@@West4ea Ditto. I prefer real cars for real people.
@@hydrowolf363 It also features the most annoying presenter.
Ive had 2 VW UPs now, bloody great car, simple and effective.
CarletonJohnson ive had a Citigo. Very comfy ride for the segment of car.
@DJRICKYDEEUK yeh a bluemotion up costs you £0 tax, does 50mpg any day of the week, and does 350 mile before the light comes on for about 33liters, can't fault them, and buying clever results in very little devaluation!
The CITIGO-e , VW eUP and the Seat Mii electric are all essentially the same car, minus a view tiny esthetic differences. They are really nice cars for daily commuting. Quite and comfortable ride for such a small car.
There are some technical differences: rear camera only available for the up, no DAB radio or multi-function steering wheel on the Mii
I must say Rory is now my No1 car reviewer. I almost missed this one out because of the car!!! How the heck did I find this interesting Rory?
I had a 2014 high up! And I loved it. Best journey was driving up the M1 in heavy snow. Heated seats worked a treat and the thing just ate up the snow no problem. Not bad for a tiny city car. I love the VAG city cars, and I’d consider getting an electric one in the future. Thanks Rory!
I love the Škoda Citigo. I am a driving instructor and my customers seem to like my 2015 petrol version. I would love to have a battery powered one but cannot always get to my front garden due to excessive parking problems where I live. I would have to only teach automatic but then I could keep my current Citigo and teach both. Exciting clip. Thank you.
I own this car and it is brilliant for city driving. It drives nicely on the motorway too, but the range is not huge. Your range is heavily affected by outdoor temperature, use of heating, AC is a range killer, and I would not want to drive it in extremely hilly terrain, as calculating your range becomes practically impossible.
I love the regenerative breaking, which is basically one pedal driving.
If you also own a petrol car for longer distances, the little eCitigo does a great job for all your shortish journeys.
I'm getting mine at the end of next week, can't wait! I've been driving electric for 5 years and I am glad to see we affordable and not-showy electric vehicles are now available!
I'm now on my sixth Skoda since the 80s, and have always been impressed by the reliability, build quality and good value of the brand. This electric Citigo e is exactly the new car I'd buy if I was able. Sadly, £17000 is still far too much for me. There are plenty of decent used petrol Citigos around for under a quarter of that price though, and one of those may very well be my next car.
Imagine if this car was £10k or less? Then it would be interesting.
How much will you spend in fuel, maintenance and repairs in the next 5 years on that used petrol car?
For 17k u can buy a bmw 1 series. Used of course but still
Andrei poor reliability record and high maintenance costs. Some people dont need a fancy badge to boost their ego. Sheep will follow everyone if they dont have the confidence to think for themselves.
@@oddities-whatnot sheep parrot puns that are far from reality, usually ending with a think for yourself type of comment
Nice to see such a positive review of this car, as I'll be receiving one next month (in the same colour too!)
Another great review Rory 😁👍🏾
Covering the real detail as always
Cheers!
@Rory you are a very good presenter. Intelligent, articulate, honest also not afraid to put your personality in your reviews 👏🏾
Huge fan of your reviews. Not to keen on the pling-pling-chooga-ba music on the background.
yes, the volume level of background music is annoyingly high and distracting in the first part of the video
@@MdvK13979 I found it fine
@@thepandaahbear9025 it was fine til they pointed it out lmao
"Most genius!" i had he SEL Petrol version and i loved it for London Driving, even took it to France This is probabaly the most affortable, comfortable little, honest and simple car.
Ben Lau i had the 75 bhp Citigo from new. Great car for town and motorways. Only got rid because of a brake issue that dealer couldnt fix. Got Skoda UK involved but by the time they decided what the problem was id had enough.
Glad I watched this. The petrol Citigo (we've had for 2 years) also has the USB slot behind the cradle!
Very good presentation , love the calm Joe Jackson background music . Didn’t distract me from the relevant information being put forward.
I think this is a really good review. I think the presentation is really straightforward, direct, honest and engaging. It is like having a good mate, who is knowledgeable about cars, just chat about it to you as he drives along. He’s not trying to prove anything just giving you the lowdown on how he thinks. I like this approach. I am a fan of small cars although they do have limitations of course and this car is aimed at a particular market segment.... I am also a fan of keeping things simple and Rory highlights this in this review. Comfort, safety, efficiency and cost maybe the key words here. A car pared-down to these essential qualities seems to be the way to go and we may need to adjust our requirements of cars as we design with environmental factors in mind. Rory’s comments about these aspects highlight the fact that this does not detract from the enjoyment of driving the car. Weirdly, perhaps, how I felt 40+ years ago when owning Morris Minors...Thankfully, engineering has come on hugely since then!
I am looking forward to when the Fiat Centoventi and new Fiat Panda hit the market...
I have now subscribed as this is exactly what I need from a review. Thanks.
Nice to see an enjoyable, honest review
Finally, something that fits my style. Thanks for the review!
Amazing presentation. Thanks.
Makes more sense than most EVs. I'd still buy an Up GTi for the money though.
Pretty certain the Up GTi is getting cancelled. The Citiago shares it's platform with the Up and the Mii, so anything that happens to it, like it's petrol versions being canned, likely happens sister cars.
@@mattevans4377 there's a 2020 gti?
@@jiasd123 According to OP there is it seems.
@@mattevans4377 what is op sorry
@@mattevans4377 i think you are probably right. Shame, all because of EU CO2/tax rules. Buy one while you can. EVs are not for me.
That’s a great review Rory. We bought one like what you’ve reviewed: the SE-L model. The charging cable they give you is only 20A, so it won’t let you charge at 7Kw, which is extremely disappointing.! The car itself is amazing though for the price. Unlike my old Leaf, it actually does the range they say it’s supposed to, in the real world. There is a cheaper model compared to what you’ve reviewed, which is the SE model, no alloys, heated seats, parking sensors, but more importantly the rapid charge is then is a option of £700.
Your editing and direction is just so great in the videos
Enjoyed this great review 👍
I have one and I agree with everything he said , we’ve had the range close to 200 miles with some careful driving. Try and get hold of one! Skoda told me when I picked mine up only 200 are in the country
Nice review, thanks for sharing. 👍
A good clear review. Concentrates on what is most important to potential buyers i.e. practicality.
Over the next year there should be more affordable electric cars to buy under 20k , Dacia for instance will launch the 'Spring Electric' , based on the Renault K-ZE only available in China , with a similar range as the Skoda but in a larger SUV package and they plan to make it Europe's cheapest EV !
not available in uk and ireland unfortunately
Agreed, although I’d say under 10k (or even cheaper) should be the goal. Super cheap with the sales angle that any discomfort is saving the planet.
@@kevinwillis6707 but made in China, 44hp versus 83, ultra low cost car for India at the beginning...
@@MaliYojez There is already 5k dollars mini EV Wuling electric car. The only problem that I have with that car is that it has very little metal in front of the driver seat which doesn't seem safe in case of an accident.
@@smrtfasizmu6161 The Wuling goes too far in the cheap direction for my taste (lol there’s no pleasing some people). And as you suggest, it doesn’t look very safe. I do like the look of the ACM City One. Seems to be on the right track, although we might have to wait a while. Being German, it might even be available for me here in the UK.
I've driven its pricier brother, the VW e-Up. It's basically identical and it's a beautiful city car. It has climate control, it's easy to park and it has more than enough power for city driving.
Well done. Love your style and philosophy on cars.
Thx, nice review Rory; will look this up on my next purchase window.
Rory is such a great reviewer. Great personality and really thorough 👌🏻👌🏻
I like your reviews! Sensible and down to earth!
Very good, informative, honest and entertaining . Congratulations.
I love these types of reviews ❤
This is an one of the best car video reviews. I recommend it a 100%.
Do you know what, Rory? I think that's the best review I've seen you do. Nice one 👍
Vert good review and very well presented keeps it simple and to the point, I am having a little think about getting one as my next car
Thanks for the review.
I drove a friends Petrol VW Up!, and was amazed at its abilities for such a small car. The 1L engine was just so eager, and peppy. And the car felt much bigger than it was. It was no slouch at all either, and pulled away from standstill like it had had a glass of Berocca with its breakfast. So I would defo recommend it, even as a primary car. Driving dynamics and comfort were more than adequate, much more in fact. So it would be interesting to compare the Citigo e, to its petrol cousin.
Rory is such an underrated presenter, nice review and an interesting car for sure
Bought this car back in May as a secondary car to the household. Besides the terrible seating-position and not having the ability to extract the steeringwheel (i'm 190cm) the car is fantastic drive!
It's small, packs a good punch up to 110km/t and have enough storage for 4ppl and a few bags. BUT! It doesn't fast-charge very fast.. It takes 7 hours on 20Amps.
But I love the car! As a secondary! My daily drive is a Audi Quattro S-line with 240HK..
Great review. Makes you wonder if Honda have gone in the right direction with the Honda E, or if this simple and cheap approach works better. Similar cars and range but massive price difference.
Great review. Well done.
Loving your review style. I agree with you. A friend of mine rented one of these (previous petrol version) at an airport and it was hilarious to drive. A real feeling of an old school simple hatch along the lines of the Peugeot 205 Junior with the 1.1 litre TU engine flinging it along. I loved the concept. Only issue is they're not available mass produced just yet. Very difficult to buy one.
It seems VW struggles with battery suply. So they limit production only to meet EU CO2 fleet limits.
Love the reviews, just wish the Background music would be that, Background music, seems to become foreground 99% of the time. making it harder to hear sometimes.
Totally agree !!
It's so damn intrusive, it's like trying to hear someone in a nightclub !
Great video, Rory!
A note to the video editors though: there's absolutely no need for the distracting background music.
His way of introducing cars is stunning. Almost would have bought one
Fair review. I just got one. It's lovely.
Great Review of a budget EV. - Rory makes it really interesting.
An old boy and his wife across the road bought one of these. I had a good look round it (with mask on), and was very impressed. They were saying it was very hard to get hold of, so I hope availability improves. Nice to see this good review.
@G Hq Yes, that's right.
@G Hq I’m assuming that’s a rhetorical question, as there’s no question mark?
@@cbromley562 availability will not improve, they stopped taking new orders because they cant build enough.
Hard to get hold of because I think Skoda only brought 400 into the UK.
We have one like this, exactly! Drove 165 km (yes not England), about 50 km 110 kph, 30 km 120 kph and the rest 70-80 kph. At destination it said 80+ km left. If you turn AC off you get an extra 40 km. Drove the same distance back after charging with ECO button activated, same result, so I must be a careful driver 😁! We are 4 in the family and my wife has her own garden company and drives a fair amount of tools in it, we just fold the back seats.
1:35 fuzzing with that huge mess of charging cables, I was actually suprised that he dind't pull a stray cat out of that trunk.
This is very appealing. Understatement at its best. I love Skoda anyway. The IKEA of the electric cars. Lov'n it.
I have a Mii electric which is brilliant. Aside from all the benefits of electric driving, the extra weight of the batteries in the floor gives it a lower centre of gravity than the standard car plus with slightly beefed up suspension to compensate you can hurl these things along country roads at an alarming rate. VWG updated the up/Mii/Citigo for its final outing, it’s just a shame VWG killed the Citigo and Mii so the factory could meet demand for up! production :(
Great review!
Great Video Rory
Great review 👍
Rory plz keep reviewing cars. Honest on point opinions are rare in this world.
I got one in October.. Bloody marvelous ! Goes like a rocket !
Great!!! review. And I agree 💯% - the best electric car is a small, frugal car with good economy to complement the combustion engine car you’re also running alongside. The one-fits-all-purpose approach of expensive electric cars like big saloons and suvs is stupid. Just run two cars, one electric and one Petrol or Diesel and be happy!
The best type of car to make electric, period. Plus, in a few years time these’ll be good cars for learner drivers to own too
Rory's reviews make great watching 👍
Great review Rory..... Food for thought
I wish it was possible to get these in the U.S. It wouldn't sell very well, but I would buy one. Great way to get people into electric cars, make them cheaper. Who knew? Great review as always Rory!
I like that it's like a standard car and doesn't just have one unified screen for all of your options
Lovely review!
I may just consider buying a Skoda after all 👀
I bought one last year.. and it is a marvel ! It cost nothing to run now that I have solar panels !
I agree with that verdict. Citigo-e is on my wishlist.
This is going to be good, thanks to the amazing photography and oration by team autotrader
Fantastic review thank you, I'm a fan of the Citygo. I think it's a huge mistake by the management at Skoda that it's no longer in production.
Most would not pay additionel for the almost identical VW
This is the perfect run around, great video Rory
Love your review
It's no wonder when the released this and the E-UP and Mii Electric. They were sold out!
And they stopped production of it with no plans to restart it. Way to go! :(
It's amazing how different people's perceptions of 'basic' are. I don't really consider a city car with auto lights/wiper, cruise control, climate control, trip computer & heated seats to be devoid of creature comforts. It's all down to your expectations I suppose. I love this car, and Rory does a great review, as usual.
There is a centre vent behind the cradle of course...if I had the money I would buy one. Nice review.
The Up is the greatest compact ever. Freaking love these cars
Charging port on the dashboard is needed to charge your phone as you're using it as the screen. Makes perfect sense. A 2nd usb port would have been nice for a passenger but you can just bring a small battery charger.
I saw a review for the Dacia Spring. Looks great. Very popular in mainland Europe and about £10k.
No frills or fancy, inexpensive, reliable, well built, fun to drive. BIG names please note. Way to go Skoda.
True 300 mile range (ie; controlled acceleration, 68 mph top speed with finely tuned re-gen) in "eco" mode that allows for moderate heating and 78 degree F cool AC is the sweet spot here in the USA. The addition of an optional Suitcase size (think carry on bag) portable Trunk/boot battery might do this. Leave it in the car or Pop it out and carry/wheel it inside for an overnight charge and take it when you need it to relieve range anxiety
The usb port on the top is so that you can charge the phone in the cradle when in use.
The WLTP range has German autobahns in mind, with higher speed limits. That is why you get more range on a normal motorway.
An independent car organisation in Norway tested this car, and many others, from full to dead, and the Citigo-e got around 250 km before it died. That was city, highway and motorway driving.
Excellent review.
The "Design" or "Pattern" on the dashboard infront of the passenger looks like a horrible stain.
yes the pattern in front of the passenger is enough to put you off buying it
Would love one, but they are not available in Australia.
Please put specs in the vid description, range, top speed, recharge time, price
That tune at the beginning, I'm digging it ... anyone know what it is? PLEASE
Great video 😎👍
Nice vehicle, great for city, short commute, but a difficult prospect for those of us without access to off road charging, garage, driveway and all that
Are the prices quoted including the government grant or?