Renault Twingo E-Tech

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Renault Twingo E-Tech
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Renault Twingo E-Tech at the 2024 Paris Motor Show
Overview
Manufacturer Renault
Production2026 (to commence)
AssemblySlovenia: Novo Mesto [1]
Designer Gilles Vidal (design director)
Body and chassis
Class A-segment
Body style 5-door hatchback
Platform AmpR Small [2]
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Chronology
Predecessor Renault Twingo Electric

The Renault Twingo E-Tech is a small battery electric car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. It was previewed in November 2023 by the Twingo Legend concept car. [3] [4]

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Overview

Renault Twingo E-Tech and Renault 4 E-Tech Renault Twingo Electric & 4 E-Tech Electric.jpg
Renault Twingo E-Tech and Renault 4 E-Tech

The styling is heavily inspired by the first generation Twingo. [2]

The model will be built on the "AmpR Small" platform and set to be assembled in Slovenia from 2026. [5]

Awards

In January 2024, the Twingo E-Tech Electric Prototype won the special jury prize at the 31st L'Argus Trophies ceremony. [6]

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