ChoosEV (http://www.choosev.com/) favored an electric car available to me over a weekend and it was used frequently for all tasks and I drove over 200 km.
The car is a common Citroen C1, which is converted into electric car of ECC in England(http://www.theelectriccarcorporation.co.uk/). Therefore you will experience an ordinary car, just without sound!
In urban transport up to 50 km / h is really nice to drive, it accelerates quickly enough to keep up with traffic. Max speed is 90 km / h, so it is possible to drive on road, but it is uncomfortable to drive on motorways, especially when going uphill, it can not keep the 90 km / h.
It is a little heavier as electric cars and batteries is lower, it provides a low center of gravity. This means that it runs around corners without heeling, it helps to make it an incredibly entertaining city car!
The car's lithium-ion batteries are recharged with normal plugs to 230 volts and uses a maximum of 13 amps. I had no problems with letting the car either at home or when I was visiting other.
Charging time is given up to 5-7 hours if the batteries are fully discharged. I did not at any time below 40%, so I have not had the opportunity to test. The car can not let lightning or swap batteries. Given 2 years warranty on the car and batteries.
The batteries should be left up at least once a day and may not be discharged to less than 10% since they can be damaged by it.
The car heater compartment with power from the batteries, but can not warm the car to comfort level when outside temperature is around freezing point. I know ChoosEV working to resolve the problem and it is also necessary if electric cars must be a real alternative.
The car has almost no engine braking, so it can not provide power back to the batteries. When you release the accelerator, the car rolls very long and If we use it, you can save a lot of energy.
I have not seen a crash test of the car after it has been converted to electric car.
One of the advantages of electric cars is the possibility that the car is stopped on a hill, although it does not hold the brake down. That makes this car does not. With the flip of the charging plug is open the car can not run, it is a very good security.
When the car is charging, you can see through the side how much power is the batteries, it is practical.
Charger cable can not locks thus avoiding others pull cord.
Conclusion:
When the heat problem is solved, I believe that the car is an excellent car for city and highway driving.
It is a modern car for 4 adults can be charged from any outlet.