Electric Renault Twingo: what it looks like and how much it costs
Prices from 19,500 euro for the Evolution and 21,100 euro for the Techno.
Renault's third electric car, after the R5 and R4 which were inspired by glories of the Regie's past, and the latest electro-retro model commissioned by former CEO Luca de Meo, the Twingo E-Tech Electric (this is its full name) has an ambitious task: to democratise, by adding a hint of glamour, the small electric car, the one for the city, belonging to the so-called A segment. Based on the AmpR Small architecture (the same as that used on the R5, Car of the Year 2025, and R4), it is 3.8 metres long, urban parking proof. It exhibits a style that recalls, in a combination of quotations and aesthetic-functional solutions, the original 1992 model. From the round frog headlights of the smiling nose, to the sloping bonnet, like a micro MPV, aligned with the front pillar, to the rear configuration, everything is a constant reminder of the stylistic features of the first Twingo, including the interior. Not to mention the colour choices with furnishing elements that echo the body colours, which are four: red, green, yellow and black. But beyond the neat and 'cunning' styling (to appeal to those fascinated by the past), the new Twingo is designed to cost little. In a relative sense, because in any case it is 19,500 euro (not much for a small electric car, but still not an insignificant sum). In the end it costs about the same as a very affordable Leapmotor T03 but the Twingo is on another level in terms of aesthetic refinement and brand image.
New electric Renault Twingo
The small Renault is powered by a 60 kW (82 hp) electric motor fed by a 27.5 kWh battery with Lfp (lithium iron phosphate) chemistry that offers a range of just over 260 km according to the Wlt cycle. A limited range that symbolises the urban vocation of the new e-Twingo. The car is built in Europe, at the plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. As standard it only offers AC recharging up to 6.6 kW (a 5-metre long Mode 3 cable is included, which is also useful for wallboxes). In this way it takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes to go from 10 to 100 per cent. For more you need to buy a kit called Advanced Charge, which offers 11 kW AC and 50 kW DC to charge from 10 to 80 per cent in half an hour. The price is not yet known. A One Pedal is standard.
Interior Renault Twingo electric
The dashboard, in all versions, offers 7-inch digital instrument cluster and 10-inch infotainment with Android Automotive operating system and integrated Google services, including maps. One appreciates Renault's effort to design a user interface dedicated to the Twingo in terms of themes and icons and to avoid using basic Android graphics as on other cars of the brand. Renault does not abandon physical controls: for the climate control, for example, we find the classic knobs with integrated displays from other models. They are practical and intuitive: no need to fiddle with a touch display. And the 'four arrow' button is also clearly visible: large and red in the centre of the dashboard. It seems obvious, but it's a great thing at a time when the Chinese are going for the simulated Tesla-style technology choice and absurdly putting all the controls in the touch display, mirror control included, and with the hazard maybe on the ceiling light. Twingo, on the other hand, stakes its cards on style, ease of use and practicality. There are also sliding rear seats as on the parent, and there is no lack of sympathy in colours and sounds, such as the welcome sequence with which the displays invite you in to the notes of a sound developed by Jean-Michel Jarre.
How much does the electric Twingo cost?
The Techno version will start from €21,100. The offer for the first customers to join the R Pass programme allows Twingo with 'Pack Advanced Charge' to be purchased from €9,900 in the event of state incentives. the offer for the first customers to join the R Pass programme allows Twingo Techno equipped with 'Pack Advanced Charge' to be purchased at a total price of €21,590, which can be reduced to €9,900 in the event of state incentives. The 'Pack Advanced Charge' offered at 490 euros contains the 11 kW bi-directional alternating current and 50 kW direct current charger and allows the V2L (vehicle-to-load) function to connect a 3,700 W 220 V device to the car battery with a power-to-object adapter. Two body colours will be available at the launch: Verde Assoluto and Nero Étoilé, and later Absolute Red and Mango Yellow. Among the accessories offered on Techno are all-season tyres (350 euros), the Flexicharger occasional charging cable (450 euros), heated front seats (300 euros) and 18-inch diamond alloy wheels (500 euros).
The Evolution version, offered at an introductory price of 19,500 euros, will be available to order from spring 2026. The Easy Drive pack adds a series of safety features for 600 euros. (Contributed by Simonluca Pini)
