Prototypes for the £17k Renault Twingo take a first spin on the road.
Renault's New Twingo to Revolutionize the UK's Budget EV Market
Get ready for a fresh breeze in the electric vehicle (EV) market, as Renault prepares to launch the fourth generation of its iconic city car, the Twingo, in the UK around mid-2026. With a projected starting price of under £17,000, the new Twingo is set to become one of the most affordable electric vehicles in the UK market.
The Twingo's design is inspired by the Mk1 Twingo of 1992, as seen in the test mules, and retains a similar bubble-like shape to the 2024 concept. The car is designed to be a "fit-for-purpose urban vehicle with no compromise."
Under the hood, the new Twingo is expected to come with a smaller battery pack, around 40 kWh, possibly with an optional larger 52 kWh version. Based on related Renault EVs, a range close to the 190-mile mark can be expected, though precise range figures are yet to be confirmed.
The powertrain specs have not been fully revealed, but comparisons suggest it may have less power than the Renault 4 (which has 148 bhp in the UK), possibly in the region of 118 bhp or slightly less. This power output is aimed at urban efficiency and affordability.
Rapid charging capability is likely, with speeds similar to Renault’s other models. A 40 kWh pack typically charges from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes on a fast charger, though official figures for the Twingo are still to be confirmed.
The Twingo will join the ID 1, Kia EV1, and a Nissan-badged variant in the growing A-segment market. It will not be a direct successor to the petrol predecessor that was withdrawn from sale in the UK in 2018. Instead, it will be Renault's new entry point for their expanding EV lineup, marking another significant step in Renault's EV advance.
In 2018, there were only 877 UK sales of the Twingo's petrol predecessor. However, the new Twingo is expected to attract a larger audience, given its affordable price and practical features.
Currently, Renault has not officially confirmed full specs, including exact motor power and official range. But these projected features place the Twingo as a practical, affordable urban EV choice for Britain’s EV market starting in 2026.
Stay tuned for more updates as Renault continues to reveal more details about the new Twingo. This compact, stylish, and affordable EV is set to make a big impact in the UK's EV market.
- The electric vehicle market in the UK is about to witness a transformation as Renault prepares to introduce the new Twingo, an affordable urban EV, in 2026, potentially shaking up the budget EV sector.
- The design of the new Twingo is rooted in the Mk1 Twingo of 1992, incorporating a similar bubble-like shape seen in the test mules, positioning it as a stylish city car with no compromises.
- Finance-conscious consumers in the UK looking for an electric vehicle may find the Twingo an attractive choice, given its projected starting price under £17,000, and practical features such as rapid charging capabilities, making it a viable option in the transportation industry.
