Slovenia approves up to EUR 29 million in subsidies for Renault’s Revoz EV investment On December 4, multiple sources reported that the Slovenian government approved up to EUR 29 million in subsidies for Revoz, Renault’s Slovenian unit, as it prepares to start producing the Twingo E-Tech electric car next year. The support includes up to EUR 21.1 million for a EUR 109 million investment in EV production and up to EUR 3.6 million for a EUR 14 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

GlobalData blog: What is the current state of the BEV market in Europe? A year has passed since I wrote my blog on the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) slowdown in the EU. The situation at that time could be wrapped up by the old caption: “Instead of a boom, we are witnessing a series of closures, cancelations, anxiety, and a whole lot of uncertainty!”. However, since then, circumstances have improved in many respects, and most OEMs have respon...

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Renault 5 E-Tech adds one-pedal drive and safety upgrades On December 2, Renault announced that Renault 5 E-Tech Electric will offer a full lineup with three motors, two battery sizes and five trims, starting from EUR 24,990 (excluding incentives), along with upgrades and new features from late January 2026. Next spring, the Renault 5 E-Tech electric will receive new equipment, including the One Pedal driving function on the Techno and higher tri...

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Ampere unveils rapid-developed of Renault Twingo E-Tech with LFP pouch cell pack On November 27, Ampere announced that Renault Twingo E-Tech electric is equipped with LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery, marking the first model to use pouch-type cells. The design fits more cells in the same space and reduces the use of critical metals such as cobalt and nickel, supporting more sustainable EVs without losing safety or performance. With the LFP ba...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Renault and Geely to include 2027 Kwid in investment plan in Brazil On November 18, 2025, it was reported that Renault and its new partner Geely will include the next-generation Renault Kwid in their joint BRL 3.8 billion investment plan for Brazil. The renewed subcompact, to be produced in Sao Jose dos Pinhais starting in mid-2026 as a 2027 model, will feature a design identical to the Chinese electric Kwid E-Tech while maintaining the CMF-A pla...

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Renault Revoz plant, Slovenia secures government support to produce all-new Twingo E-Tech Electric On November 11, the Slovenia Business Development Agency announced that the new Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric will be built in the Revoz plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Full production begins early next year, and the plant will hire 250 more workers. Revoz will also build two other small electric cars i.e., one from Dacia and another one from Nissan...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

Renault Trucks unveils electric heavy-duty trucks, which can drive up to 600 km On November 18, Renault Trucks unveiled the new E-Tech T 585 and E-Tech T 780 electric heavy-duty trucks. The range of the new models was extended compared with the existing E-Tech T 540 by adopting an electric axle that places the motor and transmission at the rear. Using the e-axle freed up space between the side members to accommodate additional battery packs. The...

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Renault Trucks launches new E-Tech D12 and D14 electric trucks On November 18, Renault Trucks announced the expansion of its electric lineup with the introduction of the Renault Trucks E-Tech D12 and D14. Both models are now available to order and will be built at the Blainville-sur-Orne plant in France. The E-Tech D12 for the French market and the E-Tech D14 for other European markets share the same design and performance while meeting the spec...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Renault unveils all-new Trafic Van E-Tech EV with new software-defined architecture On November 18, Renault unveiled the fourth-generation Trafic Van E-Tech electric at Solutrans 2025, France. The model will be built in France at Renault’s Sandouville plant in late 2026, which will also handle many customer-specific conversions. The van uses a new software-centered architecture. Instead of dozens of small computers spread across the vehicle, e...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

Renault to unveil next-generation all-electric Vans and urban mobility solutions at 2025 Solutrans Show, France On November 12, Renault announced that it will present several new products at the 2025 Solutrans Show in Lyon, France on November 18, 2025. The highlight will be the Renault Trafic E-Tech Electric, the first model in Renault’s new generation of all-electric vans. It will debut in its production version before launching on the road i...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

Renault announces new-generation Twingo E-Tech Electric for Europe On November 6, Renault announced the new-generation Twingo E-Tech Electric for the European market. The model marks the brand’s return to the A-segment, where demand remains strong despite limited offerings from competitors. Positioned as an affordable urban EV, it is designed to provide strong customer value while supporting Renault’s European manufacturing strategy. The new ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/07

Renault updates Captur and Symbioz models for 2026 with new TCe 115 engine in UK On November 5, Renault UK updated its Captur B-segment SUV and Symbioz C-segment SUV for the 2026 model year, featuring a new TCe 115 engine for Captur and wider availability of the esprit Alpine trim. Renault Captur features new 1.0-litre turbocharged TCe 115 engine which replaces the old TCe 90 as the entry engine. The TCe 115 engine generates output of 115 hp and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

OYAK launches new Renault Duster with four engine options in Turkiye On November 3, OYAK announced that the new Renault Duster, made in Turkiye, is available with four engine options. The three of these are 1.3 TCe automatic, 1.8 Full Hybrid, and 1.2 Eco-G which are produced at the OYAK Renault factory in Bursa, Turkiye. The 1.3 TCe engine now comes with a 7-speed EDC automatic gearbox, which generates output of 145 hp, starting price at TRY 1,74...

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Renault to develop next Dacia A-Segment EV at Ampere China in 16 months On October 30, Renault Group announced that its next Dacia A-segment EV will be developed in 16 months after the concept freeze at the Ampere China Development Center (ACDC) in Shanghai, which was launched in 2024. The upcoming Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric was designed in France, developed in ACDC, China, produced in Europe and delivered in under 2 years. Dacia’s new EV w...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

Renault Group reports 6.8% revenue growth in Q3 2025 Renault Group reports 6.8% revenue growth in Q3 2025 On October 23, Renault Group reported that its Q3 2025 revenue increased 6.8% YoY to EUR 11.4 billion from Q3 2024, at constant exchange rates, group revenue increased by 8.5%.  For Renault Group, the worldwide sales for Q3 increased 9.8% YoY to 529,486 units. By brand sales, Renault brand was up by 6.6% to 361,575 units, Dacia was up by 16....

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

Renault launches 2026 Kwid E-Tech in Colombia On October 17, Renault announced the launch of the new Kwid E-Tech in Colombia, a fully EV redesigned with improved technology, safety, and style. The 2026 Kwid E-Tech features a 65 hp electric motor with 113 Nm of torque and a 26.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, providing up to 298 km of urban range. Charging can be done via a 110V outlet, a 220V domestic socket, going from 20% to 80% in less than 9 hours;...

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Renault opens orders for new Renault Clio in France On October 15, Renault announced that it has opened orders for the new Clio in France, offered three trim levels: Evolution, Techno and Esprit Alpine. The first deliveries are scheduled for early 2026. Built on a 4.12-meter hatchback platform, the new Clio is offered in different powertrains: A TCe 115 engine with a manual or EDC gearbox, the full hybrid E-Tech 160 hp and the ECO-G 120 EDC engin...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Renault unveils electric Master Citybus and Shuttle at Busworld 2025, Belgium On October 3, Renault unveiled its new 100% electric passenger transport range: the Master Citybus E-Tech and Master Shuttle E-Tech, designed for local authorities and transport operators at the 2025 Busworld trade show, Belgium. The electric models are built on the Master platform, these vehicles leverage Renault Vehicle Innovation’s expertise in engineering and conv...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Ampere launches Battery Cell Innovation Lab at Lardy, France to drive EV battery R&D On October 7, Ampere opened its Battery Cell Innovation Laboratory at the Lardy Technical Center, France. It is a 3,000 square meter center with over 120 advanced pieces of equipment, including a 600 square meter dry room, to increase Renault Group’s competitiveness in EVs. The lab combines cell prototyping and electro-physico-chemical testing to evaluate batte...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Renault launches all-new sixth-generation Clio On September 8, Renault announced the launch of the all-new sixth-generation Clio, presented at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany. Built on CMF-B platform, the all-new Clio is 4,116 mm long, 1,768 mm wide, 1,451 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,591 mm. The sixth-generation Clio is powered by a renewed range of engines, spearheaded by the full hybrid E-Tech 160 hp powertrain de...

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