What happens when a tiny electric car takes on a roaring UK motorway? Auto Trader’s Rory Reid, found out by putting the pint-sized Microlino through the ultimate commuter challenge.
In this video, the main experiment is to see whether the Microlino, a car designed primarily for city streets, can complete a real-world London-to-motorway commute. It is pushed beyond its comfort zone, tackling high-speed motorway sprints, relentless HGV traffic, and challenging urban gridlock. Should a vehicle this small even be out here?
Here’s what Rory plans as he puts it to the test:
- What it’s really like driving a Microlino on the M1
- How it feels to be dwarfed by thundering lorries and towering SUVs
- The true motorway range—no lab conditions here
- Stability, noise, and just how confident you feel when the speedo climbs
- The ultimate question: can a micro-EV survive a proper UK commute?
The Microlino was built for city streets, but many owners will need to venture beyond the urban bubble. Can this compact EV stand up to Britain’s busiest roads?
Is this brave? Foolish? Or is the Microlino a secret motorway warrior?
Hit play now to find out if the Microlino conquers the motorway—and see for yourself if small can survive big challenges.
