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Renault Launches Kwid E-Tech Urban EV in Brazil With Level 1 ADAS

Priced at BRL 99,990 in Brazil, the city hatch pairs a 26.8 kWh battery with a 48 kW motor, with published range figures differing by test cycle.

Overview

  • Built on Dacia Spring architecture, the Kwid E-Tech goes on sale in Brazil in a single Techno trim.
  • Charging options include 30 kW DC fast charging from roughly 15–80% in about 40–45 minutes and AC charging at around 7–7.4 kW in approximately three hours.
  • Safety equipment lists six airbags, ISOFIX mounts, ESP, hill-start assist, TPMS and a rear camera alongside up to 11 ADAS features such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist and traffic-sign recognition.
  • Reported driving range varies by source, with 180 km on Brazil’s Inmetro/PBEV cycle, a 265 km claim in one report, and another citing about 250 km as a potential real-world figure.
  • An India introduction remains unconfirmed, with test mules seen and some reports expecting localisation, while another outlet assesses the model’s prospects for India as slim.