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Renault Unveils All‑Electric Twingo Under €20,000

Using its Shanghai engineering hub, Renault compressed development to hit a sub‑€20,000 price target.

Overview

  • Preorders are open for the four‑door city car, with production in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, and first deliveries planned for spring 2026.
  • Renault says the project was completed in roughly 21 months, with major co‑development at its ACDC center in Shanghai.
  • The Twingo E‑Tech Electric targets about 260–263 km WLTP range and retains neo‑retro cues such as round headlamps.
  • About 40–45% of component value is currently sourced from China; from 2027, CATL LFP batteries made in Hungary are slated to lower Chinese content below 20%.
  • Unions raised concerns about a shift of engineering to China, while Renault management says it will maintain core capabilities at its Guyancourt Technocentre.