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27 kWh seems quite low, even for a car with limited range requirement. It really makes me wonder if they couln't fit 35-40 kWh in.
Based on freepy available information, adding 10 kWh might raise the price by about 1000€. At least it would be a nice optional addon for those without a charging option at home.
We don't need more heavyweight EVs using energy just to carry batteries around to appease people who "need" >300km a day of range. It gets 260km range. That's fine. Especially since to charges to 80% in 30 minutes. Good time for a relaxed shit and a coffee.
The press release states that the Twingo will weigh 1200 kg, so even with 5-10 kWh more it wouldn't be classified as "heavyweight".
A larger battery means the car needs to be larger. And this is not supposed to be large car.
BYDs Seagull is about to be available in Australia (called the Atto 1 here and in NZ) and it is available as the base model with the battery of 30kWh and a bigger battery 43.2kWh "premium" model with a few extras like better electric motor etc
https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2026-byd-atto-1-review-australian-first-drive/