Agreed.
They could so easily have slated it, however Clarkson conceded that it handled well and the characteristics of an electric motor (instant maximum torque) meant that the performance was highly satisfactory.

However it's specifically marketed as a sports car. This in itself causes two problems - both of which explored during the piece:

1) A sports car on low resistence eco tyres compromises the level of grip

2) A sports car is driven harder than it's hatchback counterpart, thus reducing the range

As the road test on the Honda fuel cell car illustrated, battery electric cars still have some way to go before they're ready for mass market.

Every single time Clarkson et al test an Alfa Romeo, they say that it will break down and probably fall apart. Has a new Alfa ever broken down during the filming of a Top Gear programme? No. Why has no-one ever complained? Because we're (and I speak as an Alfa owner myself) adults with a sense of humour.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Tue 23 Dec 2008, 10:26, Reply)