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Estrima Birò vs Renault Twizy
Selected trimSummerChange trim34 mi · 2.3 kWh · £11,350
Selected trimUrban 45 · 2012-23Change trim62 mi · 6.1 kWh · £11,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Estrima Birò counters with the lowest price, while the Renault Twizy leads on value for money and motorway range.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Renault Twizy if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Renault Twizy leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueRenault
Estrima
3.5
Renault
5.6
Motorway RangeRenault
Estrima
4
Renault
6.7
Cost Per Mile
Estrima
10
Renault
9.9
Too close to call
City Driving
Estrima
10
Renault
9.9
Too close to call
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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| Measure | Estrima BiròSummer | Renault TwizyUrban 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £11,350 (better) | £11,995 |
| Official range | 34 miles | 62 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 100 L | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Estrima Birò
Renault Twizy
Length
Estrima Birò1,740mm-598mm
Renault Twizy2,338mm
Width
Estrima Birò1,030mm-204mm
Renault Twizy1,234mm
Height
Estrima Birò1,565mm
Renault Twizy1,454mm-111mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Estrima BiròSummer | Renault TwizyUrban 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 1,740 mm | 2,338 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,030 mm (better) | 1,234 mm |
| Height | 1,565 mm | 1,454 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 6.8 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 1,370 mm spare (better) | 1,166 mm spare |
People & luggage
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| Measure | Estrima BiròSummer | Renault TwizyUrban 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 100 L | Not available |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Estrima Birò Summer |  Renault Twizy Urban 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 1.74m | 2.34m+598mm |
| Width | 1.03m | 1.23m+204mm |
| Height | 1.56m | 1.45m-111mm |
| Wheelbase | 1.21m | 1.69m+476mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 100L | Not available |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 6.8m |
| Kerb Weight | 350kg (better) | 474kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 2.3kWh | 6.1kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 34 mi | 62 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | Not available | Not available |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £11,350 (better) | £11,995 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Quadricycle | Quadricycle |
| Available | 2025+ | 2012–2023 |
* Estrima Birò: Not Euro NCAP tested. Quadricycle and L-category vehicles fall outside the Euro NCAP programme scope.
* Renault Twizy: Price shown is the last UK list price before the Twizy was discontinued; now available used only.
* Renault Twizy: Range is the manufacturer homologated figure; the Twizy predates WLTP. Around 80 km (50 miles) is typical in real-world use.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Estrima BiròSummer | Renault TwizyUrban 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 34 miles | 62 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 29 miles | 52 miles (better) |
| Home AC charging | 0.5 kW | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 2.3 kWh | 6.1 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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| Measure | Estrima BiròSummer | Renault TwizyUrban 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3 kW | 4 kW (better) |
| Torque | 50 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | RWD | Not available |
What the critics say
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Estrima Birò
Summer
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Renault Twizy
Urban 45
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Estrima Birò Summer
Estrima Birò Summer
Not Euro NCAP tested. Quadricycle and L-category vehicles fall outside the Euro NCAP programme scope.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Estrima Birò or the Renault Twizy?
The Estrima Birò is £645 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £48 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Estrima Birò comes out roughly £725 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Estrima Birò and Renault Twizy like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 29 miles for the Estrima Birò and 52 miles for the Renault Twizy - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Renault Twizy goes roughly 23 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Estrima Birò or the Renault Twizy?
The Estrima Birò is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 204 mm narrower than the Renault Twizy. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 1370 mm of total clearance for the Estrima Birò and about 1166 mm of total clearance for the Renault Twizy.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .