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Volkswagen Looking To Renault For Help Developing Cheap EV: Report

Volkswagen Looking To Renault For Help Developing Cheap EV: Report

VW is falling behind its European competitors, so it’s looking for partnerships to help it regain lost ground.

By Iulian Dnistran Dec 11 2023

Here's The New Renault 5 Before You’re Supposed To See It

Here's The New Renault 5 Before You’re Supposed To See It

The electric supermini won't officially debut until late February 2024, yet here it is.

By Adrian Padeanu Dec 9 2023

The New Renault 5 Has A Massive Charge Indicator Light On The Hood

The New Renault 5 Has A Massive Charge Indicator Light On The Hood

The modern-day Le Car is an EV with 248 miles of range.

By Adrian Padeanu Nov 30 2023

The 2026 Renault Twingo Is A Hyper-Efficient EV Comeback Under $22K

The 2026 Renault Twingo Is A Hyper-Efficient EV Comeback Under $22K

Described by Renault's CEO as "the European kei car," the city car promises to be 50 percent more efficient than current small EVs.

By Dan Mihalascu Nov 15 2023

All-New Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric Debuts With 184 Miles Of Range

All-New Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric Debuts With 184 Miles Of Range

There’s also a long-range version that can go up to 200 miles, but the top speed is limited to 56 mph.

By Iulian Dnistran Sep 15 2023

Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Revealed As Family EV With Over 385 Miles Of Range

Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Revealed As Family EV With Over 385 Miles Of Range

It offers up to 220 horsepower from a front-mounted electric motor.

By Iulian Dnistran Sep 4 2023

Renault Scenic E-Tech Teased For IAA Munich

Renault Scenic E-Tech Teased For IAA Munich

The Grand Kangoo, Rafale, Austral, and Espace will attend.

By Adrian Padeanu Aug 31 2023

Corporate / Financial

Renault Plans IPO Of Ampere EV Unit In Spring 2024, CEO Says

Renault Plans IPO Of Ampere EV Unit In Spring 2024, CEO Says

In the run-up to the initial public offering, Renault will separate Ampere from the rest of the company on Nov 1, Luca de Meo said.

By Dan Mihalascu Aug 30 2023

Renault Sees Retro Inspiration As “Irresistible” For New EVs

Renault Sees Retro Inspiration As “Irresistible” For New EVs

The French carmaker’s strategy is the complete opposite of Volkswagen, the CEO of which said that “retro is dead.”

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 18 2023

Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Teased Ahead Of September 4 Debut

Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Teased Ahead Of September 4 Debut

The 2024 Scenic E-Tech Electric will become Renault's second compact EV after the Megane E-Tech Electric.

By Dan Mihalascu Jul 13 2023

2024 Renault 5 Unveils Exterior Design In New Teaser Images

2024 Renault 5 Unveils Exterior Design In New Teaser Images

The replacement for the Zoe will ride on a new electric platform.

By Angel Sergeev Jul 11 2023

2024 Renault 5 Spied With Production Body For The First Time

2024 Renault 5 Spied With Production Body For The First Time

The electric hatchback doesn't seem to deviate from the namesake concept.

By Adrian Padeanu Jul 4 2023

Renault To Rival VW With Sub-$25,000 EV From 2027

Renault To Rival VW With Sub-$25,000 EV From 2027

The entry-level model will take inspiration from Japanese kei cars.

By Iulian Dnistran May 11 2023

Renault Considers Reviewing EV Prices Worldwide After Tesla Cuts

Renault Considers Reviewing EV Prices Worldwide After Tesla Cuts

In February, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo had suggested the French automaker wouldn't resort to price cuts.

By Dan Mihalascu Apr 17 2023

Electric Bicycles

New Virvolt 900 E-Bike Motor Focuses On Repairability And Versatility

New Virvolt 900 E-Bike Motor Focuses On Repairability And Versatility

The new electric bike motor is being manufactured in Renault's cutting-edge facilities.

By Enrico Punsalang Apr 17 2023

Renault Boss Thinks All European Brands Have Ended Development Of New Combustion Engines

Renault Boss Thinks All European Brands Have Ended Development Of New Combustion Engines

Luca de Meo says all the money is going into EVs and hydrogen.

By Adrian Padeanu Apr 5 2023

All-New Renault 5 EV Set For 2024 Reveal, Will Sit On The CMF-B EV Platform

All-New Renault 5 EV Set For 2024 Reveal, Will Sit On The CMF-B EV Platform

The electric city car will feature a multi-link rear suspension and a 400-volt battery pack.

By Iulian Dnistran Mar 30 2023

New Renault Master Prototypes Spied With Diesel And EV Powertrains

New Renault Master Prototypes Spied With Diesel And EV Powertrains

30 images capture multiple test vehicles in van and flatbed formats.

By Christopher Smith Mar 23 2023

Tesla's Price Cuts Damage Confidence In EVs: Renault CEO

Tesla's Price Cuts Damage Confidence In EVs: Renault CEO

Luca de Meo says Renault "will continue to protect the value" of its electric vehicles.

By Dan Mihalascu Feb 16 2023

Renault And R-Fit Team Up To Make Electric Retrofit Kits For Classics

Renault And R-Fit Team Up To Make Electric Retrofit Kits For Classics

The Renault 4, Renault 5, and first-generation Twingo can go all-electric.

By Iulian Dnistran Feb 8 2023

Airbus Partners With Renault To Develop Solid-state Batteries

Airbus Partners With Renault To Develop Solid-state Batteries

The goal is to double the energy density of batteries, which would increase the viability of future hybrid-electric aircraft.

By Iulian Dnistran Dec 6 2022

38:46 Range / Efficiency

Renault Megane E-Tech Disappoints In Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge

Renault Megane E-Tech Disappoints In Bjørn's 1,000 km Challenge

Better fast charging performance is needed to match the Volkswagen ID.3.

By Mark Kane Nov 20 2022

29:53 Range / Efficiency

Renault Megane E-Tech Noted Good Efficiency And Range In Bjørn's Test

Renault Megane E-Tech Noted Good Efficiency And Range In Bjørn's Test

The results are very comparable to the Volkswagen ID.3 (62 kWh).

By Mark Kane Nov 20 2022

04:28 Buying Tips

See Renault Megane E-Tech Take On Bjørn's Banana Box Test

See Renault Megane E-Tech Take On Bjørn's Banana Box Test

It's a few boxes below the Nissan Ariya, which is based on the same platform.

By Mark Kane Nov 14 2022

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