Fancy an electric ‘car’ that costs just £5995? You might want to try the Ark Zero. This British-made electric quadricycle rivals the Citroën Ami and new Fiat Topolino, but is much cheaper than either of them to buy. The two-seater weighs just 489kg, has a limited top speed of 28mph and is powered by a 3bhp motor. Its small battery provides a modest 50 miles of range, but a full six-hour charge is claimed to cost drivers just £1.
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