Renault will re-launch the Twingo metropolis automotive as an electrical automobile (EV) within the UK, with pricing set to begin at round £17,000.
The Twingo will type a part of a seven-model EV line-up from Renault and can function the entry level to the vary.
When it goes on sale, the Twingo will rival the Citroen e-C3 and Dacia Spring.
Renault CEO Fabrice Cambolive, stated: “I am happy to substantiate Renault Twingo will launch within the UK.
“I put all my consideration on the problem to launch Twingo in right-hand drive, as a result of I imagine a automotive below 20,000 euro equal has big potential within the UK in addition to Europe, each for opening up the phase due to its design, expertise and dynamics as with R5 and R4, but additionally as a result of it brings a brand new degree of versatility for the category that I imagine prospects will reply to.
“Accessibility to EVs is crucial for the longer term, and Twingo provides one thing new for Renault, and for all automotive patrons.”
Effectivity of as much as 6.2mi/kWh ought to present a formidable vary determine from a modest battery. Renault is but to publish any technical specs for the Twingo.
Growth of the brand new mannequin will probably be carried out by Ampere, Renault’s EV and Software program spin-off.
Like the brand new Renault 4 and 5 fashions, the Twingo’s design is closely impressed by the primary technology mannequin from 1992.
Past its personal line-up, Ampere can also be designed to be a technological, manufacturing and enterprise platform serving manufacturers apart from Renault because of the flexibleness of the manufacturing traces, the modularity of the 2 platforms and the competitiveness of the fee base.
Ampere will produce no less than two fashions for Alpine and the following Micra for Nissan. Ampere may even assist the Dacia electrification journey and can present software program options for all the Renault Group.
