Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric: The Iconic City Car Returns

Renault renews its presence in the city car segment with the new Twingo E-Tech Electric, which makes zero-emission mobility accessible thanks to a list price starting from 20,000 euros, net of discounts and incentives.

After the R5 and R4, it's time for the return of another iconic Renault model, one that won over motorists in the 1990s with its style and practicality. These qualities have been translated into a modern, electrified version on the new model, produced in just two years thanks to industrial synergies with research centers in China. Based on a variant of the AmpR Small platform, the Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric stands out for its compact dimensions—3.79 meters long and 1.72 meters wide—and for the rounded, cheerful styling of the 1992 version, obviously updated for the modern era. It's available in four body colors and emphasized by the option of fitting wheels up to 18 inches. Produced at the Novo Mesto plant (Slovenia), the Losanga brand's electric city car boasts a 60 kW (82 hp) electric motor and 175 Nm of torque, powered by a 27.5 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery that guarantees a range of 263 kilometers (WLTP homologation cycle). Charging options include both AC up to 6.6 kW and DC up to 50 kW, but the latter option is available upon request. Performance is calibrated for city use; in fact, the top speed is 130 km/h and it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.1 seconds. Weighing just 1,200 kilograms, Twingo confirms its urban vocation with its tight turning circle (9.87 meters) and the One Pedal function, which maximizes regenerative braking by lifting your foot off the accelerator until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. The cargo capacity is 360 liters and can reach a maximum of 1,000 liters with the rear seats folded down; the latter are independent and can slide forward or backward 17 cm separately. On-board technology includes a 7-inch instrument panel combined with a 10-inch multimedia display in the center of the dashboard, which provides access to the OpenR Link system with Android operating system and Google services. A standout feature is the Route Planner for electric vehicles integrated into Google Maps, which suggests the best route with the necessary charging times.