NEW Honda Super-N vs BYD Dolphin Surf vs Citroen e-C3 review – what’s the BEST cheap electric car?

What's the best low-cost electric cars and truck? Watch our brand-new Honda Super-N vs BYD Dolphin Browse (aka the BYD Seagull) vs Citroen e-C3 evaluation to find out. We compare this trio of small EVs in every location– and even put them head-to-head in a drag race!

With sub- ₤ 20k electric cars lastly striking the market, we assembled three of UK's most affordable choices to see which one truly provides. The retro-inspired Honda Super-N brings unique beauty and a beginning rate of ₤ 18,995, however how does it hold up against the longer-range BYD Dolphin Surf and the roomier Citroën e-C3 Urban? We put these EVs through the ultimate real-world test, driving through London, on the motorway and on country roads.

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In this video, our team begins by evaluating these budget electrical automobiles in their natural habitat: the city. We begin with a parallel parking difficulty to see if the Honda Super-N's ultra-short 3599mm footprint offers it an edge. We then head into busy traffic to evaluate exposure, trip comfort and turning circles.

Next, we head out of town to test the freeway driving good manners and real-world charging speeds of our competitors, before an over night stop in the South Downs. The following morning we compare interior tech, build quality and usefulness. Can tall adults actually sit comfortably in the back?

We then line these sub- ₤ 20k EVs up on a runway for a drag race to check their 0-60mph and 1/4-mile acceleration, and try the Honda Super-N's humorous 'Increase Mode' and simulated manual gearbox! Finally, we crunch the numbers, comparing Euro NCAP security rankings, standard devices and month-to-month PCP financing expenses to crown the ultimate cost effective electrical automobile.

Presented by: Will Nightingale, John Howell & Lawrence Cheung
Videography by: Bhupinder Malhi & Tom Goodban

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Video chapters:
0:00 Introduction: Sub- ₤ 20k Low-cost EV Fight!
2:20 Parking Difficulty: Which is Easiest to Park?
7:32 City Driving: Ride Convenience, Exposure & Brakes
10:52 Rates, Specifications & Official WLTP Ranges
14:36 Real-world Charging Test
17:17 Honda Super-N Interior & Back Space
21:26 BYD Dolphin Browse Interior & Rear Area
25:02 Citroen e-C3 Interior & Rear Area
28:59 Boot Area & Suitcase Challenge
31:45 Back Road & Freeway Driving
37:10 Drag Race! 0-60mph & 1/4 Mile Velocity
41:00 Real-World Efficiency & Range
44:25 Regular Monthly PCP Financing Costs
45:46 Devices, Safety & Warranties
47:22 Our Verdict: The Very Best Cheap EV

Comments

36 responses to “NEW Honda Super-N vs BYD Dolphin Surf vs Citroen e-C3 review – what’s the BEST cheap electric car?”

  1. @whatcar Avatar
    @whatcar

    The sub-£20k EV battle is officially on! ⚡ If it was your money, which of these electric cars would you buy?

    A) BYD Dolphin Surf
    B Citroen e-C3
    C) Honda Super-N

    Let us know your pick in the comments below 👇

    1. @TimothyKuendig-p9s Avatar
      @TimothyKuendig-p9s

      A

    2. @oliverbrinkworth4779 Avatar
      @oliverbrinkworth4779

      Dolphin surf

    3. @ISuperTed Avatar
      @ISuperTed

      Out of those, I’d go Honda for a true city car. If I wanted to use it further afield, then BYD.

    4. @jrgroberts Avatar
      @jrgroberts

      Dolphin Surf but LR

    5. @ciybersal9833 Avatar
      @ciybersal9833

      Dolphin surf

  2. @KarliGOD Avatar
    @KarliGOD

    Never been so early to something I am interested in

  3. @jamesspacer7994 Avatar
    @jamesspacer7994

    I love Honda steering wheels, they look so clean and crisp 🤗

    1. @savedfaves Avatar
      @savedfaves

      The bar is low, so many cars now with stupid steering “wheels”.

  4. @brucekennedy5274 Avatar
    @brucekennedy5274

    Great video. I was sketchy about the boxy shape and that purple, but the N charmed me here. The joy of a twisty county lane and some good sounding tunes – that’s the clincher. As for the range, there’s not much in it – all 3 are runarounds. 30-40’mile home&backs.

  5. @johngraham1321 Avatar
    @johngraham1321

    “We spoke to Citroen and they couldn’t resolve it either”….

    That was my story of Citroen ownership…. Again and again….

    I rejected the car! Good riddance!

    1. @ABritAbroad-ES Avatar
      @ABritAbroad-ES

      Exactly my JLR ownership experience!

  6. @mikadavies660 Avatar
    @mikadavies660

    Only a couple of years ago, a cheap electric car was over £30,000… Here we are talking below £20k and with a bit of digging, a pre-registered one for £15,000. Not forgetting that running an electric car is around £25 per month instead of £100 for petrol.
    These are brilliant second cars!

    1. @dorianleakey Avatar
      @dorianleakey

      Why not a first car? We are so soft and wet nowadays, its pathetic.

    2. @krisg.4257 Avatar
      @krisg.4257

      Not long ago £30,000 would buy a brand new VW Golf GTi and with £20k you could buy a nice BMW 3 Series. These cars are damn expensive really….

  7. @gendy943 Avatar
    @gendy943

    In Memoriam … 37 years of the Trabant … gone but not forgotten …

  8. @Za9Baker Avatar
    @Za9Baker

    Power of Dreams ❤

  9. @LesleyVids Avatar
    @LesleyVids

    Thank you for a great review! I am thinking of replacing my Kia Picanto and I drive mainly on rural roads. Other reviews have concentrated on city roads or motorways, so seeing them tested on country roads was exactly what I had been waiting for. Now the Honda Super-N is on my shortlist, with just a concern over how it will be with the multiple pot holes around here. Might need to arrange a test drive!

  10. @SEI_SHO01 Avatar
    @SEI_SHO01

    ホンダを扱ってくれてありがとう

  11. @TrantorHelicon Avatar
    @TrantorHelicon

    Close call with the bike at 9:50! He gave you “that look!!” 😂😂

    1. @dorianleakey Avatar
      @dorianleakey

      these car channels should have above average driving, but ive seen a couple big faliures recently,

  12. @neiltaylor513 Avatar
    @neiltaylor513

    Love the dash cup holder in the Honda

  13. @PhilBaxter Avatar
    @PhilBaxter

    We need kei cars in the UK. They’re incredibly popular in Japan and make so much sense, so much more than gigantic SUVs ever will.

    1. @dorianleakey Avatar
      @dorianleakey

      They make far less for the manufacturers so will be difficulkt to get them to be accepted

    2. @QuattroRMT Avatar
      @QuattroRMT

      @d@dorianleakey than why their so popular in Japan and whole far-Asia?

    3. @Haak333 Avatar
      @Haak333

      Because they regulate bigger cars more. In Japan you need to prove you have a driveway in order to buy a regular car but you don’t need to if it’s a kei car. They also get road tax discounts. Kei cars were literally made to exploit Japan’s vehicle regulations. Regulations that don’t exist in the UK

    4. @QuattroRMT Avatar
      @QuattroRMT

      @Haak333ok but manufacturers make less from them.

    5. @Haak333 Avatar
      @Haak333

      Yeah but that doesn’t matter for kei cars in the Japanese market because there’s still a big demand for them (not everyone has a driveway). That demand won’t be present in the UK and it’s still a whole damn car that needs shipping half way across the world. That’s costs money too.

  14. @penguinred651 Avatar
    @penguinred651

    Currently looking at the Honda as my first EV, so I’m pleased my hunches have been confirmed. Plus it simply gives you a smile just looking at it. The fact the trip computer was broken on the Citroën says it all.

    1. @dorianleakey Avatar
      @dorianleakey

      i wish the TO3 was a bit better, its such a pretty car, delightful,

  15. @madmcadder4536 Avatar
    @madmcadder4536

    Excellent.

  16. @nakfan Avatar
    @nakfan

    Ha ha – that parking exercise had some old top gear vibes 😅

  17. @sevensixtysteve Avatar
    @sevensixtysteve

    I would take the Honda even if it wasn’t the best – just look at it ! The fact that it is also good to drive seals the deal. Fab car and I would love one.

  18. @thejfg7741 Avatar
    @thejfg7741

    The Honda just looks so good

  19. @krisg.4257 Avatar
    @krisg.4257

    The Honda Super-N looks really cool and seems genuinely good to drive. 👍

  20. @lucaswilson1701 Avatar
    @lucaswilson1701

    I enjoy the three of you together. Please do more tests like this. It’s not only educational but also entertaining

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