- Renault Twingo E-Tech electric is one of seven finalists shortlisted by the European jury for the Car of the Year 2027 award.
- For the sixth consecutive year, Renault has a model in the finals of Europe’s most prestigious car award, with two titles won over this period, for Scenic E-Tech electric in 2024 and Renault 5 E-Tech electric in 2025.
- Ideally suited to everyday user needs with prices starting at under £20,000, Renault Twingo E-Tech electric aims to be a game-changer, bringing electric vehicles into the mainstream in the European A-segment.
- It is already off to a strong start, reaching the top spot in the European sales rankings for its segment in the third quarter and nearly 26,000 units already sold.
- The Car of the Year 2027 award will be presented on 8 January at the Brussels Motor Show.
Renault is pleased to announce that Twingo E-Tech electric is one of seven finalists shortlisted for the prestigious Car of the Year 2027 award.
A jury of 65 journalists from 25 countries tested and assessed a total of 43 vehicles before shortlisting the seven finalists. The winner will be announced on 8 January 2027 at a ceremony held as part of the Brussels Motor Show in Belgium.
Six consecutive finals
Renault has secured a place among the seven finalists for the sixth year running – a feat that reflects the extensive renewal of its range and the quality of its vehicles.
As a reminder, the list of brand finalists over the past six years:
- 2022: Megane E-Tech electric
- 2023: Austral full hybrid E-Tech
- 2024: Scenic E-Tech electric (winner)
- 2025: Renault 5 E-Tech electric (winner with Alpine A290)
- 2026: Renault 4 E-Tech electric
- 2027: Renault Twingo E-Tech electric
Fabrice Cambolive, CEO Renault brand:
“With Twingo, we rose to a challenge that many considered impossible: to develop an attractive, technologically advanced, affordable European electric car for under £20,000. By reviving the pioneering spirit behind the success of the original Twingo, we are demonstrating our ability to stay one step ahead of market expectations and to make electric mobility affordable to the greatest number.
“Twingo E-Tech electric has already sold nearly 26,000 units since launch, claiming the top spot in its segment in the third quarter. This shows that we can make electric mobility affordable without sacrificing everything we love about cars: design, ingenuity, driving pleasure and emotion. We are truly proud to see Twingo join the seven finalists for the Car of the Year award today. Its presence also illustrates the momentum of the brand, with a Renault vehicle among the finalists every year since 2022.”
The electric city car with big ambitions
Already leader in its segment across Europe with market share of about 25%, Renault Twingo E-Tech electric reboots the spirit of the first generation with a contemporary twist.
Cheerful, expressive and instantly recognisable, it features an interior space worthy of a higher market segment despite being just 3.79 metres long. With its five-door body, two independent rear seats sliding over 17 cm, and folding front passenger seat, users can adapt the interior to suit their needs. Boot capacity totals up to 360 litres with a load length of up to 2 metres. Outstanding versatility for such a compact city car.
This new-generation Twingo is also the first city car to ship with technologies usually reserved for segments further up the market. All versions feature a twin-screen display and connected multimedia system. The Techno trim also includes OpenR Link with Google built-in – a first in the A-segment – with access to an EV route planner and also Gemini, Google’s AI-powered conversational assistant.
Twingo E-Tech electric also gains up to 24 driving aids, complemented by the One Pedal function, which is particularly useful in urban driving. Further, the range recently gained Twingobay, a panoramic glassroof with an area of 0.7 m². This feature creates a brighter in-car experience, increasing the sense of space for all passengers with natural light flooding into the cabin.
Designed for real-world use, Renault Twingo E-Tech electric has a 60 kW (82 hp) motor and LFP battery with 27.5 kWh of usable capacity, for a range of up to 263 km based on the WLTP cycle. Its 6.6 kW charger can be supplemented by an Advanced Charge Pack with 11 kW AC charging, 50 kW DC fast charging and bidirectional V2L and V2G functions. Priced at under €20,000 excluding subsidies, it is assembled in Europe at the Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia. An affordable and efficient electric city car, full of character, designed to make everyday life easier for users while putting a smile on their faces.
Renault Twingo E-Tech electric in good company
Alongside Twingo E-Tech electric, the other finalists for the Car of the Year 2027 award are: BMW iX3, Cupra Raval, Hyundai Ioniq 3, Kia EV2, Volkswagen ID.Polo and Volvo EX60. The high calibre of this competition demonstrates the level of appreciation achieved by Renault Twingo E-Tech electric on the market.
ABOUT RENAULT
Renault is the world’s leading French car brand, building on over a century of innovation to develop voitures à vivre based on desirable design with useful, people-first technologies and electrified powertrains that make no compromises on driving pleasure. Designed as living spaces, Renault vehicles are made for everyday living. Having initiated on an in-depth transformation with the Renaulution plan, the brand is now beginning a new strategic cycle with futuREady, a plan to boost competitive edge and deliver long-term performance, both in Europe and internationally. This ambition is based on desirable products and increased international momentum, as well as on a pragmatic two-pillar approach to electrification – 100% hybrid and 100% electric – in order to provide support for the energy transition, whatever the pace of progress.
