The 2026 Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric is built in Slovenia alongside the Clio, at the factory where JR Car Reviews took the top-spec car for an early first drive. The powertrain is a 60 kW front-mounted motor producing 82 horsepower, fed by a 37.5 kWh LFP battery pack. WLTP range sits around 280 km. On a warm day in the city, real-world range could reach 250 km; on a cold open road, the reviewer estimates something closer to 150 km. This generation adds 50 kW DC fast charging for the first time, alongside standard 6.5 kW AC and an optional 11 kW AC upgrade. The top-spec tested here is priced at around €21,500, with entry versions starting near €20,000. The 0-100 km/h sprint takes approximately 12.1 seconds, and top speed is capped at 130 km/h.
The Twingo has been positioned as a city car throughout its life, and this version does not change that brief. The battery size is calibrated for urban use, not touring. What Renault has focused on is ride quality and composure, using front suspension components sourced from the R5 and rear components from the Captur, a cross-platform mix intended to optimize comfort. On the Slovenian roads encountered during the drive, including some damaged sections, the 18-inch alloy test car handled surface imperfections acceptably well. The reviewer notes that the 16-inch or 17-inch variants would improve that further. Steering feel is described as standard for the class, without the adjustable weighting found in some other Renaults. The car handles bends cleanly and accelerates smoothly for its output, aided by a relatively low kerb weight despite the battery.
Inside, infotainment runs on Google's platform, with physical air conditioning controls on a dedicated panel and physical buttons retained on the steering wheel. A digital cockpit displays energy flow, speed, and range information, with configurable layouts. Recuperation paddles allow the driver to adjust regenerative braking depth, with the maximum setting enabling one-pedal driving. There are no selectable drive modes. A driver-monitoring camera is integrated and can become sensitive in bright sunlight or when sunglasses are worn; this can be disabled through a personal profile setting without navigating through multiple menus. The electronic parking brake engages automatically when the seatbelt is unbuckled. There is no separate park button; the car handles that transition on its own.
Bottom line: For a city car starting below €21,500, the Twingo Electric earns its place. Physical controls where they matter, a Google-powered system that is genuinely fast, one-pedal driving, and 50 kW DC charging make this a more complete package than its predecessor. Highway range is limited, but the Twingo was never asking to be a road trip car.