Renault Group’s Ampere EV unit has unveiled the next-generation Twingo electrical metropolis automobile in idea kind on the inaugural Ampere Capital Markets Day.
Anticipated to debut in 2026, the Renault Twingo A-segment hatchback would be the model’s most reasonably priced electrical automobile with a focused worth of below 20,000 euros ($21,700) and a month-to-month value of 100 euros ($108).
It can even be Renault’s best EV but with an vitality consumption of 10 kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers, which is the equal of 160.9 watt-hours per mile. If achieved, this exceptional quantity will make the longer term Twingo EV 50 p.c extra environment friendly than present small EVs.
No different specs had been introduced, however the next-gen Twingo is probably going primarily based on the CMF-BEV platform, which has been just lately renamed AmpR Small. The structure can even be utilized by the Renault 5 and Renault 4 electrical subcompacts arriving in 2024 and 2025, respectively.
Apparently, Renault Group and Ampere’s CEO Luca de Meo stated the Twingo would be the automaker’s low-cost reply to Chinese language rivals, which is why will probably be developed in a “document” two years. Renault desires to show that it could actually develop EVs as shortly as Chinese language OEMs.
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The chief in contrast the next-generation Twingo to Japan’s kei vehicles. “Twingo is the European kei automobile. It is a very clever idea. It would not make sense to make use of a 2.5-ton automobile to maneuver a single particular person within the metropolis,” de Meo stated in line with Automotive Information Europe. Based on Renault, the 2026 Twingo will likely be a “fit-for-purpose city automobile.”
Given its positioning within the European A-segment, the Twingo electrical metropolis automobile will compete with the likes of Volkswagen ID.1, Citroën e-C3, and presumably Tesla’s $25,000 automobile – to not point out an growing variety of electrical metropolis vehicles coming from China.
Final however not least, let’s speak styling. The 2026 Twingo takes apparent inspiration from the first-generation Twingo launched in 1992, however places a contemporary twist on it. Whereas it retains the unique Twingo’s signature single-box design, it is acquired 5 doorways as an alternative of three.
The headlights and taillights are clear throwbacks to the unique Twingo as effectively, as are the three hood vents which were repurposed as battery cost degree indicators. There are in all probability some retro styling cues inside as effectively, however the inside design has not been revealed but.
Whereas the electrical Renault Twingo is unlikely to come back to North America, tell us what you make of it – we’re fairly positive you’ve gotten quite a bit to say about this.