Electric Hot Hatches: Affordable Thrills or Niche Toys?
Peugeot's sub-£35,000 E-208 GTi and Kia's EV4 GT suggest electric hot hatches are reviving accessible fun.
- Peugeot E-208 GTi: 281PS, 5.5s 0-62,...

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Peugeot's sub-£35,000 E-208 GTi and Kia's EV4 GT suggest electric hot hatches are reviving accessible fun.
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