Renault’s 800V C‑segment EVs to undercut ICE by 2030
Renault readies a 2028 BEV platform for cheaper C‑segment EVs with 800‑volt charging
Renault’s 800V C‑segment EVs to undercut ICE by 2030
Renault outlines a 2028 BEV platform for C‑segment EVs with 800‑volt charging, cobalt‑free batteries and rare‑earth‑free motors, aiming ICE parity by 2030.
2025-10-10T15:32:18+03:00
2025-10-10T15:32:18+03:00
2025-10-10T15:32:18+03:00
Renault is gearing up a new generation of C‑segment electric cars that should be cheaper than their gasoline counterparts by 2030. The plan was outlined by the group’s program director, Guido Haak, in an interview with Spanish outlet La Tribuna de Automoción.According to him, the company has concentrated 80% of its investment on a next‑generation BEV platform slated to debut in 2028. The models built on it—among them the successors to the Megane and Scenic—are expected to be 40% cheaper than today’s versions.Haak said that C‑segment EVs would soon undercut internal‑combustion models on price, with the B‑segment reaching that point a bit later.Renault is promising a technical step forward: new cobalt‑free batteries that combine the energy density of NCM chemistry with the safety of LFP cells. Electric motors developed with Valeo and designed without rare‑earth materials aim to cut consumption to 12 kWh/100 km.The main change is an 800‑volt architecture, enabling charging from 15% to 80% in just 15 minutes. Renault expects that tighter emissions rules and falling battery costs will bring EVs to price parity with combustion cars within the next five years. If the timeline holds, the blend of lower costs and faster charging could make the switch feel straightforward for mainstream buyers. The targets are bold, yet they come across as attainable given the focus on a dedicated platform.
Renault outlines a 2028 BEV platform for C‑segment EVs with 800‑volt charging, cobalt‑free batteries and rare‑earth‑free motors, aiming ICE parity by 2030.
Michael Powers, Editor
Renault is gearing up a new generation of C‑segment electric cars that should be cheaper than their gasoline counterparts by 2030. The plan was outlined by the group’s program director, Guido Haak, in an interview with Spanish outlet La Tribuna de Automoción.
According to him, the company has concentrated 80% of its investment on a next‑generation BEV platform slated to debut in 2028. The models built on it—among them the successors to the Megane and Scenic—are expected to be 40% cheaper than today’s versions.
Haak said that C‑segment EVs would soon undercut internal‑combustion models on price, with the B‑segment reaching that point a bit later.
Renault is promising a technical step forward: new cobalt‑free batteries that combine the energy density of NCM chemistry with the safety of LFP cells. Electric motors developed with Valeo and designed without rare‑earth materials aim to cut consumption to 12 kWh/100 km.
The main change is an 800‑volt architecture, enabling charging from 15% to 80% in just 15 minutes. Renault expects that tighter emissions rules and falling battery costs will bring EVs to price parity with combustion cars within the next five years. If the timeline holds, the blend of lower costs and faster charging could make the switch feel straightforward for mainstream buyers. The targets are bold, yet they come across as attainable given the focus on a dedicated platform.
