The Renault Twingo returns this spring as an electric car. (Photo: © Renault)
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French automaker Renault is bringing historic models back to the road as electric cars. Following the R4 and R5, the Twingo is now also available as an electric vehicle.
Small, charming, and cleverly calculated – so it starts Renault into the next electric offensive. The new Twingo E-TechThe electric vehicle, which is set to make its comeback in March 2026, aims to make electric mobility affordable for everyone with a starting price of under €20.000 (around €16.800 net). Even before the first vehicles are delivered to customers, we were able to take a seat in a final production model.
While other manufacturers in Small car segment continue to hesitate, sets Renault It's picking up speed and delivering on its promise from the concept phase. The 2024 show car already hinted at where things were headed: a charming Retro look with clear references to the original Twingo from 1993, including round headlights, simple lines and a friendly front end. production version It remains remarkably true to this design idea; only a few details have been adapted for the sake of everyday usability.
You notice it immediately on the first tour: The new Twingo It has become more practical without losing its charm. Instead of the previous three doors, it now offers five, which is a significant improvement. Gain in comfort in everyday city life. The flush-mounted door openers of the Concept cars, The handles, which were previously hidden in the C-pillar at the rear, have been replaced by solid grab handles.
The round 3,75 meter long Twingo It offers space for up to four passengers. Compared to the electric R4 and R5 models, the cockpit has a different layout. For example, in the Twingo E-Tech Instead of an integrated screen, a freestanding ten-inch touchscreen is used for the Multimedia system for use. There are also large knobs for air conditioning. The dominantly placed hazard warning switch To the right of it is also meant to evoke the first Twingo.
Generally, this is dashboard The interior features a two-tone design. While white decorative elements dominate the entry-level version, surfaces painted in the car's color bring additional freshness to the interior of the top-of-the-line variant.
The drive is provided by a Electric motor with an output of 60 kW (82 hp) and a maximum torque of 175 Nm. This allows the Twingo It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 12,1 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 130 km/h to maximize range. Combined with a battery capacity of 27,5 kWh, the city car It can travel up to 263 kilometers (according to WLTP standard).
The Twingo is the first model of Renault, that with a LFP battery (Lithium iron phosphate). This robust and cost-effective technology utilizes abundant raw materials such as iron and phosphate and does not require critical metals like cobalt and nickel. This reduces Renault This reduces dependence on sensitive materials and strengthens the sustainability of battery production. Battery technology was from the in-house ACDC Development Center The vehicle was contributed in China, while its development took place in France. Production of the... Twingo E-Tech As with the last petrol model, it will again be produced in Slovenia.
Development: Renault Twingo E-Tech The French are proud to have developed the Twingo production model in a record time of just 24 months – significantly faster than any other model in Renault's history. Weighing in at only around 1.200 kilograms, the small electric car is also among the lightest in its class. More details about the little French car will be available soon in our driving report on handwerkblatt.de.
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