Renault Twingo to re-launch as an affordable compact EV

Renault will re-launch the Twingo city car as an electric vehicle (EV) in 2026, with pricing set to start at around £17,000.

The Twingo will form part of a seven-model EV line-up from Renault and will serve as the entry point to the range.

When it goes on sale, the Twingo will rival the Citroen e-C3 and Dacia Spring. 

Efficiency of up to 6.2mi/kWh should provide an impressive range figure from a modest battery. Renault is yet to publish any technical specifications for the Twingo.

Development of the new model will be carried out by Ampere, Renault's EV and Software spin-off.

Beyond its own line-up, Ampere is also designed to be a technological, manufacturing and business platform serving brands other than Renault thanks to the flexibility of the manufacturing lines, the modularity of the two platforms and the competitiveness of the cost base.

Ampere will produce at least two models for Alpine and the next Micra for Nissan. Ampere will also support the Dacia electrification journey and will provide software solutions for the entire Renault Group.