GUGO GiGi

Battery and motor

According to GUGO’s official brochure, the GiGi uses a 30 kW (40 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor with 100 Nm of torque, driving the rear wheels through an automatic transmission. Power comes from a 16.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. GUGO claims a range of 220 km on the NEDC test and a top speed of 100 km/h, with 0 to 50 km/h taking about 5.2 seconds. The brochure lists Economy and Sport driving modes. NEDC figures tend to be optimistic, so expect less range in hot weather with the AC on.

Charging

The GiGi has a 3.3 kW on-board AC charger, and GUGO quotes 4 to 5 hours for a charge. The brochure does not mention DC fast charging, so this is a car to plug in at home overnight. GUGO also advertises an optional 5 kW solar charging and parking shed package.

Size and practicality

The GiGi is a very small car. Third-party listings give its size as 3,030 mm long, 1,640 mm wide and 1,495 mm tall. The brochure shows rear seats that split 50:50 and fold down, opening up 843 litres of load space. Its tiny footprint makes parking easy in crowded city streets, but rear-seat room and boot space with the seats up are limited.

Equipment

For a car at this price, the GiGi is well equipped on paper. The brochure lists ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, traction control, brake assist, auto hold, a reverse camera, parking radar, tyre pressure monitoring, ISOFIX mounts in the rear, central locking and an alarm. However, it has only one airbag, for the driver. Comfort features include keyless entry with push-button start, cruise control and a speed limiter, an 8.8-inch infotainment screen, a 7-inch digital instrument display, two USB ports, a multifunction steering wheel, touch-controlled air conditioning and heating, electric mirrors and 13-inch alloy wheels with 145/60 tyres. LED daytime running lights are standard, while the headlamps are halogen.

Warranty

GUGO has not published GiGi warranty terms on its website. The company’s FAQ says warranty terms vary by model, so ask the dealer for details before booking.

Which variant to buy

There is only one version, the GiGi 220. Our opinion: it makes sense as a second car for short city trips, school runs or commuting, especially if you can charge at home. It is not suited to motorway journeys or regular family use, and the single airbag is a real weakness.