The e-C4 does do well in the long range test done by Bjorn Nyland, one of the fastest over the 1000km distance due to its fast charge curve – that’s provided you are not stuck waiting to charge.
Looking at current options it would be that for me and likewise it’s a little short on range – especially in winter. 45kw useable is no problem for local needs though. The Kona 64 is best bang for buck – but it has to fit your needs and its boot space is woeful – worse than the Soul despite allegedly measuring larger as the sloped rear limits space.
I still have a way to go though, just under 2 years, so who knows what the list will look like by then or how silly the AP’s. You might have your VW by then too! lol.
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