On the occasion of the Capital Market Day dedicated to Ampere, Renault CEO Luca de Meo revealed the return of the Renault Twingo: electric and inspired by the past, here are all the new features of the compact city car that is already history.
Renault Twingo electric: the nostalgia operation
Renault continues its nostalgia operation. After having revived the Renault 5, completely electric and available in 2024, and the Renault 4, with the same fate, another iconic model from the French company now returns, back in vogue among the public also thanks to the unfortunate mention in Shakira’s hit against the ex-husband.
The Renault Twingo is about to return, and in a completely electric guise: this was announced by Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault, during the Capital Market Day. But, you will say, a Electric Twingo already exists within the ranks of the car manufacturer. True, however in this case it is one Electric Twingo inspired in shape and model by first generation of the car.
Unlike the second generation already present, in fact, the Renault Twingo it will return to being as compact as the first minivan from the French company that circulated on the roads.
In this case, the fully electric car will be based on an EV platform and developed by Ampere, the new division of the Renault Group created by de Meo dedicated exclusively to electric cars:
“In the purest spirit of Renault, Ampere is designed to make electric and connected cars accessible to all, satisfying the imperatives of the energy transition and seizing market growth opportunities,” underlines Luca de Meo.
What will the new Twingo be like?
For now there is little information. There Renault Twingo electric presented at the Capital Market Day dedicated to Ampere is only a prototype and, although it has been assured that the model will not undergo changes in its appearance, the technical specifications of the motor and battery are not known.
Renault meanwhile confirms that this car will also have reduced consumption and promises a 75% reduction in CO2 emissions over the life cycle of the car. Furthermore, it will count on massive use of recycled and recyclable materials – around 50% less materials than an electric SUV.
From the presentation it emerges that the interiors will be absolutely modern, combining past and future. Shapes and lines of Original Twingo alongside LED lights and the brand new Ampere A platform, dedicated exclusively to electric vehicles.
Still no information onautonomyeven if the prototype of the electric Twingo presented promises a average consumption of 10 kWh every 100 km.
The concept presented as a prototype suggests that it is a series version, even if the new one is to be built Electric Renault Twingo we will have to wait until 2025.
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The price of the electric Renault Twingo
In the absence of technical specifications, at the moment the most noteworthy strong point of the new one Electric Renault Twingo and the prezzowhich aims to enter the market with a straight leg as a European response to competitive prices of Chinese houses.
For example, if the current generation is around 24,000 euros, Renault announced that the Electric Twingo it will cost less than 20.000 euro.
The car will most likely be produced in Europe, in the plant located in Slovenia. On paper, therefore, it could be the perfect competitor in the field of city cars and compact MPVs for urban mobility.
In the meantime, the revival of the will arrive in 2024 Renault 5which will be launched at a base price of 25,000 euros.