Renault has confirmed plans to launch a new electric car in the coming years that will cost drivers less than £20,000 in a major boost for those looking to ditch their petrol and diesel vehicles.
The Renault Twingo E-Tech has been described by the French manufacturer as a "game-changer", with a targeted price tag of less than £20,000.
The bold new electric car will come equipped with a lightweight 60kW motor, One Pedal driving and a battery range of up to 163 miles.
Renault is aiming to transform the A-segment of vehicles, since these city cars make up less than five per cent of the European market.
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It explained that drivers across the continent were looking to turn their backs on large SUVs in favour of compact, affordable vehicles, designed for urban living or use as a second car.
The Twingo E-Tech will be built at the manufacturer's Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia, with drivers able to get their hands on the car from 2027.
The £20,000 price tag would position itself among the most affordable electric cars on the market, and could benefit from a growing number of drivers looking to switch away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
Paula Fabregat-Andreu, Design Project Director at Ampere, said: "Our main aim in designing this modern-day Twingo was to recapture the bold spirit of the first generation, a compact one-box silhouette, spacious and modular inside with the playful, mischievous character that defined the first generation.
The Renault Twingo E-Tech will be released in 2027
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"Twingo E-Tech electric is bright and cheerful, with curvy lines and huge, impish eyes that give it a vibrant personality and a unique character in the automotive landscape.
"More than just a vehicle, it's a true companion. A champion of everyday life, able to turn every journey into a moment of fun."
Renault has also taken steps to reduce manufacturing costs to pass on savings for motorists, including reducing battery costs by 20 per cent with innovative cell-to-pack architecture.
It has also taken steps to make the carbon footprint 60 per cent smaller than an equivalent internal combustion engine vehicle.
The Renault Twingo E-Tech will have a price tag of less than £20,000
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The Renault Twingo E-Tech will be manufactured in Slovenia
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Manufacturing the vehicle in Slovenia will also slash delivery times and expenses, with an estimated 75 per cent of customers within 1,000km of the plant.
Motorists are able to buy the Twingo R Pass for £100, allowing them early access to the electric car, in addition to sneak previews ahead of its release in 2027.
Renault already has several popular electric cars on the market, including the R5 Turbo 3E, 4, 5, Megane and Scenic.
Drivers can also benefit from the Government's Electric Car Grant, with a discount of £1,500 on the 4, 5, Alpine A290, Megane and Scenic.
Drivers are able to get priority access to the electric car with the Twingo R Pass
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Renault remains one of the strongest manufacturers on the market, with more than 54,000 sales in the UK so far this year, enough for 3.14 per cent of the total market.
The Paris-based automaker has also seen impressive year-on-year growth of 14 per cent, with almost 7,000 more sales this year than in 2024.
Data from New AutoMotive's Electric Car Count suggests that almost one-quarter of the brand's total sales this year have come from zero emission vehicles.
In October, a staggering 49 per cent of the brand's sales came from electric vehicles, beating the likes of Ford, Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, and Hyundai.