Just when you thought you’d exhausted all the possibilities of how to explore the New Forest – by bike, foot, kayak, car, horseback – along comes the Twizy.

It’s a nifty little electric vehicle seating two people and the New Forest is the country’s first destination to offer a fleet of them as a fun, innovative and green way to get about.

The Twizys can be picked up at the main train station at Brockenhurst. Hire one and you can make use of a network of 20 charge points at hotels, B&Bs, holiday parks and attractions throughout the Forest.

Here’s the Jeremy Clarkson bit....The electric vehicles were originally designed for urban areas and can reach a top speed of 50mph and travel for up to 62 miles after charging.

The £49-a-day Twizy rental package comes with a Brand New Forest Card which offers hundreds of discounts at pubs, restaurants and attractions which are part of the charge point network.

And you won’t be stuck for somewhere to go, as the Forest has 150 miles of car-free paths to saunter down.

Those with an eco-friendly conscience can eat at or visit an establishment in the Green Leaf scheme (which meet strict eco standards).

Six of the charge points are at Fullers pubs, while others include Cycle Experience bike hire and New Forest Activities, where you can leave your Twizy charging while you head out to enjoy some action-packed adventure including canoeing, kayaking, archery, combat games or guided walks.

Anthony Climpson, New Forest Employment & Tourism Manager, said: “The new Twizy scheme puts us at the forefront of UK tourism, as one of the country’s top destinations leading the way in sustainable development.

“We are proud to be the first to launch a Twizy fleet with a whole network of charge points.

“I’m sure people will find them a fun, new way to discover all that the beautiful New Forest has to offer and keep them coming back for more!”

Hiring

To hire a Twizy you need to be 21 or older and have held a valid driving licence for more than a year. Twizys can be hired from the Brand New Forest Twizy Hire Centre next to Brockenhurst railway station.

Visit www.brandnewforest.com/twizy or call 01590 624066 for information.