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Renault Twingo Legend: the city car at an unbeatable price
The Renault's response to the Citroën ë-C3 à under €20,000 was not long in coming. In November 2023, at a major press conference dedicated to investors and its 100% electric subsidiary, AmpereGroup CEO Luca de Meo revealed the first details of an innovative innovative concept concept Legend "which is none other than the famous Twingo.
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For context, the Renault Twingo is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and to mark this new milestone, the Renault group has revealed a brand-new version of this iconic city car.
What's more, with the Renault Twingo Legend, the French manufacturer intends to change the game by offering an electric car that is accessible to all. electric car accessible to all, à less than €20,000excluding environmental bonus. For private leasingthe manufacturer even mentions an offer from €100/month (LLD or LOA).
Note that Renault already offers several electric city cars. However, the Renault Twingo E-Tech and the Renault Zoé e-Tech are still expensive in relation to their performance. Indeed, the former is priced at over 25,000 with a relatively limited range (190 km), while the second is priced at just under €35,000..
For information, the 4th generation of the Renault Twingo will be be launched in 2026. Before that, the Renault 5 electric will appear at the end of 2024 for less than €30,000.
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The Renault Twingo Legend will be produced in Europe, more precisely at theNovo Mesto plant in Sloveniadue to lack of space at French plants.
Renault and the Slovenian government have signed a memorandum of understanding agreement to set up an assembly line for the electric Twingo at the local in the local plant, where Clio models are currently produced. L'annual target is 150,000 units from the first year..
This initiative is part of a coherent strategy: it will enable the electric vehicle in question to benefit from the ecological bonus and thusavoid the countervailing customs duties imposed by the European Commission on electric vehicles manufactured in China.
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This initiative is part of a coherent strategy: by producing in Europe, Renault bypass Europe's protectionist policiesprotectionist policies, such as the increase in customs duties on electric vehicles manufactured in China, while ensuring access to the ecological bonus in France, which Bruno Le Maire has guaranteed until 2027.
The ambition of the manufacturer via its Ampere entity
Renault's ambition, through its Ampere entity, is part of a clear strategy of moving towards electric mobility that is accessible mobility. Ampere, the division dedicated to electric vehicles and software, plays a central role in the transformation of the French automaker's offering, aiming to technological innovation and cost reduction.
In true Renault spirit, Ampere is designed to make electric and connected cars affordable for everyone, responding to the imperatives of the energy transition and seizing market growth opportunities.
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With the future Renault Twingo Legend, which will probably replace the Renault Twingo e-Tech, Ampere is committed to offering a 100% electric car at a competitive pricebelow the symbolic €20,000 mark. This ambition is not simply a price target. It reflects a desire to democratize access to sustainable mobilitywhile ensuring optimized optimized performance for urban use.. It is designed to meet the challenge of mass electrification, without compromising on quality or range, while respecting demanding environmental standards.
At the same time, Ampere is working on controlling production costs and on innovations such as shared electrical platforms (like the AmpR Small), to make this type of vehicle more affordable. This approach enables Renault to position itself as a leader in a fast-changing marketwhile meeting consumer expectations in terms of autonomy and competitive pricing.
Ampere aims first and foremost for excellence in technology and customer experience: 2 native platforms for electric vehicles, a strong range of seven vehicles, a new generation of centralized electronic architecture, a high-level software suite based on Android, and the most compact and efficient ecosystem of electric vehicle suppliers and production, all created in Europe.
But that's not all: the automaker aims to offer a model with low energy consumption: 10 kWh/100 km. By way of comparison, the Volkswagen e-Upone of today's most energy-efficient vehicles, consumes just 12.7 kWh/100 km.
In addition to aiming for optimized energy efficiency, Renault also seeks to significantly reduce thecarbon footprint of this future model over its entire life cycle, from factory production to recycling. This represents a reduction of 75% compared with the average for combustion-powered vehicles sold in Europe in 2023..
To the 5 existing models, Ampere plans to add 2 new vehicles for the second generation, bringing the range to 7 cars by 2031. In addition, the group aims to achieve :
- approximately 300,000 units sold by 2025,
- nearlymillion by 2031,
- and a market share of around 10%..
To achieve this goal, the brand has already drawn up an action plan, including a reduction in the number of components for this electric city car, a reduction shorter development timesas well as a in less than 10 hours.
A lost collaboration for a new one
Indeed, Renault, aware of the need to achieve economies of scale in view of the significant investments linked to electric vehicles, seemed to have identified Volkswagen as an ideal strategic partner.
However, this collaboration will not see the light of dayVolkswagen has revealed its plans to create an autonomous, economical city car by 2027.
Volkwagen decided, at the very last moment, to go it alone on this project instead of joining forces with us. [...] In Europe, we don't know how to do what the Chinese do: they know how to share technologies and investments between manufacturers.
In other words, Renault and Volkswagen have were unable to reach a consensus on the technological solutionwhich led the German automaker to withdraw from the project.
Criticizing the strategy of European manufacturers while underlining the pragmatism of Chinese companies, he implicitly highlights the motivations that could potentially French manufacturer to join forces with a Chinese partner.
Indeed, during an extended stay in China, Luca de Meo is said to have tested a variety of local electric cars, including those from Dongfeng and Geely (his partner in the Horse joint venture, which specializes in combustion engine vehicles), but above all those of Li Auto and Xiaomi.
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Renault's future Chinese partner for its electric Twingo is likely to be one of these two manufacturers.
Electrifying neo-retro design
Initially unveiled as a concept car, its design is strongly influenced by the strongly influenced by the first Twingo of 1993whose charming allure is now well anchored in memory.
This neo-retro approach can be seen in :
- a compact silhouette,
- soft, rounded lines,
as well as distinctive features such as the 3-part air intake hood and round door handles.
These design touches evoke memories while meeting today's safety and performance standards, making the car instantly recognizable and attractive.
What's more, this electric Renault Twingo boasts a major asset: the concept car unveiled a 5-door modeland not just a 3-door model. It remains a city car, of course, but without sacrificing accessibility.
Renault also highlights the compactness of its A-segment electric vehiclesegment electric vehicle occupies 20% less space than the average electric car.
Technical specifications of the Renault Twingo electric
Autonomy designed for the city
One of the key elements of the automaker's strategy for lowering costs is theuse of an LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) battery rather than the conventional NMC(nickel-manganese-cobalt) of the Renault R5 electric.
💡Did you know ? An electric car battery accounts for around 40% of the production cost.
According to L'Argus, Renault has signed a supply agreement for the LFP battery with a South Korean manufacturer, a long-standing partner of the French automaker, which could potentially be LG Chem.
Although this alternative is more economicalit is less efficient due to its lower energy density. In practical terms, this means that, for a weight equivalent to that of an NMC, autonomy is reduced. The Twingo Legend must therefore remain an urban vehicle if it is to remain relevant.
According to the same source, the Renault Twingo Legend should not exceed a range (WLTP cycle) of 400 kmwith a battery capacity of no more than 50 kWh..
In other words, Renault has made a clear clear strategic choice targeting city-dwellers, for whom daily recharging will not be daily recharging will not be necessary. The manufacturer emphasizes this positioning, highlighting the ecological aspect of the battery in its communications.
Cutting-edge on-board technologies
The Renault Twingo Legend is positioned as an affordable vehicle, but it doesn't forget to offer a state-of-the-art technological experiencealthough we don't yet have an exhaustive list.
Like its larger siblings in the Ampere range, it will feature an innovative software architecture, enabling remote updates (OTA) to optimize performance and add new functions, without the need for a workshop visit. In addition V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) connectivity will enable it to interact directly with the electrical grid, a key advantage for owners wishing to maximize their vehicle's energy efficiency by participating in energy storage and redistribution programs.
The user interface won't be left out, thanks to the integration of the Android operating system, developed in partnership with Googleoffering intuitive navigation and compatibility with a wide range of applications. The Reno" virtual companionalso featured on the Renault 5, will be an intelligent personal assistant for drivers, facilitating voice interaction and journey management.
Although we don't have the full list of technologies, they add real value to this electric city car, positioning it as both avant-garde and affordable.
Conclusion
The Renault Twingo Legend is set to revolutionize revolution in the world of electric cars. By offering an affordable, high-performance and environmentally-friendly vehicle, Renault aims to democratize access to electric mobility and accelerate the energy transition.
Why choose Twingo Legend?
- An affordable price
- A retro design revisited
- European production
- On-board technologies
- Autonomy for urban use
In short, the Twingo Legend is an ideal solution for those wishing to adopt electric mobility without breaking the bank. It meets the needs of individuals looking for a practical, economical vehicle that is also eco-responsible.
Are you ready to make the leap to electric power with the Twingo Legend? See you in 2026!
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