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Renault Revives Twingo as €20,000 Electric City Car With 263-Km Range

Built on the AmpR Small platform with a cost‑saving LFP battery, the model showcases Renault’s 100‑week, lower‑investment push for affordable urban EVs.

Overview

  • Official specs list a 60 kW motor with 175 Nm, a 27.5 kWh LFP pack, a claimed 263 km WLTP range, 1,200 kg curb weight, 0–100 km/h in 12.1 seconds, and a 130 km/h top speed.
  • Standard charging is 6.6 kW AC (10–100% in about 4 hours 15 minutes), with an optional Advanced Charge pack adding 11 kW AC and 50 kW DC for 10–80% in roughly 30 minutes.
  • Production is slated for Novo Mesto, Slovenia, with Italian availability planned for the first quarter of 2026 and a starting price positioned under €20,000.
  • Cabin technology includes a 10.1-inch central screen, a 7-inch digital cluster, Google-based OpenR Link services, and six airbags with up to 24 driver-assistance features.
  • The AmpR Small architecture also underpins the Renault 5 and 4 projects, with a Nissan model reported on the same platform to broaden Renault Group’s A-segment push.