22:14 08-10-2025

Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric preview: range, specs, price and urban focus

Renault has been steadily bolstering its electric portfolio, and one of its most intriguing entries—the Twingo Electric—packs the kind of compact, city-friendly format that can rethink mobility in Europe’s tight urban fabric.

The current Twingo Electric serves as the electrified successor to the third-generation model, while the incoming fourth generation, to be called Twingo E-Tech Electric, is shaping up to be a meaningful step forward.

Renault’s choice of the new AmpR Small platform and a production run in Slovenia indicates a commitment to European assembly paired with cost discipline.

Under the skin, an electric motor of around 85 hp (about 60 kW) and a battery of roughly 30 kWh are expected, with a claimed WLTP range of more than 250 km.

The exterior will retain familiar cues—those expressive headlamp “eyes,” a well-balanced silhouette, and nostalgic touches that nod to the original Twingo.

Inside, the formula points to modern minimalism, smart electronics, and space-saving storage and ergonomics aimed at seating four within a city-sized footprint—an approach that plays to urban daily routines.

The previous, third-generation Twingo Electric featured a 22 kWh battery, a 60 kW (82 hp) motor, rear-wheel drive, 0–100 km/h in 12.9 seconds, and a top speed of about 135 km/h.

It lacked a DC fast-charging port, relying instead on AC charging up to 22 kW (Chameleon charging). The manufacturer quoted up to 190 km WLTP in favorable conditions—figures that made it a natural city companion, though less flexible for longer hops.

On European streets, the Twingo’s small footprint is a genuine advantage: narrow lanes, scarce parking, dense neighborhoods. It threads through traffic with ease, making a compelling case for urbanites.

Competition will be intense. The market already fields the Fiat 500e, a wave of more affordable city EVs from China, and strict demands around safety, equipment, and reliability—meaning any newcomer must make its value crystal clear.

Against that backdrop, the target price is suggested to start around €20,000, possibly a touch lower, to stay in the hunt among affordable EVs.

In essence, Renault’s Twingo Electric is more than a city runabout; it’s an attempt to revive the spirit of small, light urban cars for the electric era. For Europe, it promises clarity of purpose, a design made for crowded streets, and updated tech—so long as Renault keeps the pricing and expectations in balance.