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Renault Reveals Sub-€20,000 Electric Twingo in Paris

Renault touts a 21-month turnaround, with European production securing eligibility for France’s EV bonus.

Overview

  • The new Twingo E-Tech Electric was presented at Renault’s Champs-Élysées showroom and goes on sale in early 2026.
  • Pricing starts below €20,000, with an effective entry cost of around €17,000 in France after the purchase bonus.
  • Production is slated for Novo Mesto, Slovenia, and the car adopts a four-door layout with styling cues from the 1993 original.
  • Renault reports an expected driving range above 250 kilometers and says the program was completed in 21 months.
  • About 40% of component value currently comes from China via the Shanghai ACDC hub, with a CATL LFP battery planned in Hungary from 2027 that is expected to reduce the China share below 20%.