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Renault Revives Twingo as Sub-€20,000 Electric City Car

Chinese-led design underpins a sub-€20,000 city EV positioned to revive the segment.

Overview

  • Renault unveiled the fourth-generation, all-electric Twingo in Paris with an estimated 260 km range.
  • Preorders are open, with production at Novo Mesto in Slovenia and first deliveries targeted for spring 2026.
  • The entry price is set below €20,000 and qualifies for the French EV bonus, which Renault says can bring the cost to roughly €17,000.
  • Developed in 21 months using an 80/20 approach, the project drew heavily on Renault’s Shanghai ACDC team and Chinese engineering practices.
  • Renault reports about 40% of component value currently comes from China and projects a drop below 20% from 2027 as CATL supplies LFP batteries from Hungary; the new model also adds rear doors.