2024 was undeniably the year for both cheap electric cars and plug-in hybrids with large batteries and long electric range.
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2024: The year of the electric car
The year has been strongly characterized by electric cars and plug-in hybrids with a longer electric range. Development is moving at an impressive pace, and car manufacturers are competing to deliver both innovative solutions and cars with a clear character.
In the past, electric cars could feel impersonal and generic – like they lacked a soul. But today we see a completely different ambition from many car manufacturers.
An electric car from Porsche really feels like a Porsche, and the brand identity has become as important as the technology. In addition, electrification has inspired a nostalgic trend where classic design features are combined with the technology of the future.
Automakers are increasingly making an effort to communicate their heritage, something many newcomers lack.
Renault 5 is the best car of the year
After testing so many cars during the year, the choice was clear. The best car of the year is the Renault 5, and here’s why:
Renault 5 uses retro-inspired design, a low price and a pleasant driving experience to make the electric car more attractive than ever. It feels well developed and competent, and you get the feeling that the French chose the more expensive solution at every crossroads.
The fact that it is also manufactured in Europe and that Renault has adopted a holistic environmental approach makes the whole appear even more attractive.
The Renault 5 is the car that impressed us the most in the year 2024. (Photo: Renault)
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