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Renault Twingo E-Tech electric (2026-)

The original Renault Twingo was designed as a small, fun and nippy car that was completely at home in the city, and which looked funky and at ease while dealing with the urban mêlée. Step forward to 2026 and Renault Twingo E-Tech electric is a car with precisely the same ethos, just with the efficiency and eco-friendliness of an electric drivetrain.

Fun is still at the heart of Twingo. The design itself is centred around playfulness, and you can see that in neat little details throughout Twingo’s styling, such as the quirky typography in the car’s headlining, and the fun mix of bold colours. In fact, the design team affectionately named Twingo as ‘Le Frog’, owing to its uncanny resemblance in green.   

That theme continues in the way Twingo drives. The 80bhp electric motor provides the sort of sparkling city performance that will make any driver break into a grin, and the official range of up to 163 miles1 means there’s more than enough battery power to cope with a week of city commuting. And if you do need to charge, a 10-80% top-up takes just 30 minutes.3

Talking of the city, Twingo revels in it. It’s just 3.79 metres long, so can fit into the smallest of parking spaces, and has the sort of light steering and tight turning circle that allow it to run rings around anything short of a Brompton.

And finally, a price that will be less than £20,000 means Renault Twingo E-Tech electric is an enviable bargain. Add in the timeless, cute looks and it’s a city car that will tug at the heart strings, not the purse strings.

Those who want to be first in line for Renault Twingo E-Tech electric can pick up the Twingo R Pass for just £100. The Twingo R Pass lets you be amongst the first to order and receive Twingo E-Tech electric, plus you get a 1:43 scale model of Twingo and a green Twingo hands-free key card holder. 

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A new golden generation of compact cars 

With new Renault Twingo, Renault 5 and Renault 4 E-Tech electric models, Renault continues to prove that it understands the recipe for the perfect small car. By smartly using its rich heritage to inspire its future, the brand has created an electric lineup that captures the same spirit of freedom, fun, and practicality as its original pioneering models. Whether it’s the award-winning city charm of Renault 5 E-Tech electric, the versatility of Renault 4 E-Tech electric, or the playfulness of Twingo E-Tech electric, one thing is clear – Renault’s golden age of the small car isn’t limited to nostalgia, it’s been re-energised for a new generation.