Estrima Birò Hatchback, starting at 12,900 £

The Estrima Birò Hatchback impresses with 8 HP and an attractive starting price of 12,900 £ . Here are all the details at a glance.

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Estrima Birò

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 8 HP

Design & Presence

The Estrima Birò looks like city transport distilled to its essentials: a tall, narrow hatch with a friendly, almost toy-like silhouette that stands out in traffic. Its compact footprint — just under 1,835 mm long and only 1,107 mm wide — makes it impossible to miss but, more importantly, easy to thread into the smallest parking gaps. The upright greenhouse and large windows give a quirky, practical presence and excellent all‑round visibility. This is a vehicle that announces its purpose as a zero‑emission urban shuttle rather than trying to pass for a conventional car.

Interior & Usability

Inside the Birò is decisively minimalist: two seats, straightforward controls and a cabin optimised for visibility rather than luxury. Materials are functional and hard‑wearing, which suits city use and occasional urban deliveries, and the light, compact structure helps with ingress and egress in tight spaces. Despite the small footprint the car offers sensible storage and a choice of trunk layouts with useful capacity figures of around 308/122 L depending on configuration, enough for shopping or a couple of small suitcases. The low curb weight of roughly 431 kg helps make the car feel agile in town and keeps running costs down.

Space & Everyday Practicality

Practicality is the Birò’s strong suit: two doors, good headroom thanks to a height of about 1,566 mm, and a narrow width that lets it slip through traffic lanes others can't. The listed payload of roughly 219–226 kg means a pair of adults plus luggage or a modest cargo load is realistic, so daily errands and short trips are handled without drama. The short overall length makes urban parking and manoeuvring trivial, but the tiny cabin does mean long trips or transporting more than two people aren’t on the menu. Think of it as a high‑visibility, ultra‑compact city runabout rather than a family hatchback.

Driving & Handling

Propulsion comes courtesy of an electric motor rated at 8 HP (6 kW) with a surprisingly high peak torque figure, which translates into brisk initial response at low speeds — ideal for traffic light starts and stop‑and‑go urban conditions. Drive is to the rear wheels and the Birò is limited to a top speed of 60 km/h, so it is strictly for city and suburban roads rather than motorways. Steering is light and the turning circle is tiny, making it exceptionally easy to park and weave through tight streets, although the light weight and high centre of gravity mean brisk cornering is not its forte. Overall it’s a city specialist: nimble and predictable at low speeds, with modest straight‑line performance by conventional car standards.

Efficiency/Consumption & Range

As an electric quadricycle the Birò produces 0 g/km tailpipe CO2 and sits in efficiency class A, which makes it an attractive zero‑emission choice for short urban trips. Official consumption and range figures depend on battery choice and specification and are not universal across markets, so real‑world distance between charges varies with speed, heating use and payload. The vehicle is designed for short daily hops, grocery runs and last‑mile tasks rather than long journeys, and charging from a domestic outlet is typically sufficient for everyday city use. Lower energy bills and minimal parking or congestion charges in many cities are tangible everyday benefits.

Assistance & Infotainment

Technology in the Birò is intentionally frugal: expect a basic instrument cluster, straightforward switchgear and a few comfort options rather than full‑blown infotainment suites. Connectivity and smartphone mounting solutions are usually available as practical add‑ons but advanced driver assistance features are limited because the vehicle occupies a different regulatory class than regular cars. Heating and ventilation tend to be functional rather than luxurious, reflecting the Birò’s urban‑only remit. The simplicity is part of the package: fewer systems to maintain and straightforward operation for city commuters.

Who is it for?

The Birò targets urban dwellers, small businesses and fleets that need a compact, zero‑emission shuttle for short trips, deliveries and commuting inside city limits. It suits drivers who prioritise parking ease, low running costs and emissions-free inner‑city mobility over long‑distance comfort or high speeds, and it can be an economical alternative to a conventional car or scooter in crowded centres. Regulatory treatment varies by country — some markets class it as a quadricycle with different licensing and insurance rules — so prospective buyers should check local requirements. In short, the Birò is a specialist tool: brilliant for the last mile and everyday urban chores, not intended as a universal replacement for a full‑size car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
12,900 - 17,600 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
424 - 431 kg
Trunk capacity
122 - 308 L
Length
1,794 - 1,835 mm
Width
1,107 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
219 - 226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
60 km/h
Torque
381 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Estrima

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Is the Estrima Birò offered with different drivetrains?

The Estrima Birò is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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