Volkswagen e-Up review

In the quest to make electric cars more mainstream, the Volkswagen e-Up doesn't shout too loudly about its zero-emissions credentials when you’re behind the wheel. Its rev counter has been replaced with a dial that shows how much electricity you’re using (or regenerating), while the fuel gauge shows how much battery charge is left, rather than how much petrol is in the tank. Otherwise, you could be sitting in a regular Volkswagen Up.

That’s no bad thing, though. The seats are comfortable, it’s easy to see out and the driving position is mostly good, although the fact that the steering wheel moves only up and down (and not in and out) means you might struggle to get completely comfortable.