The Renault Twingo concept has been updated, and it’s looking like it could be the €20,000 EV to watch out for in the coming year. Are you excited about the price range or do you think it’s too high for such a small electric car?
Waiting for these smaller, more modestly priced EV’s feels like waiting for dragons in Game of Thrones. It just keeps dragging on…
Sloan said:
Waiting for these smaller, more modestly priced EV’s feels like waiting for dragons in Game of Thrones. It just keeps dragging on…
There are already a few options available in European countries. The Dacia Spring costs around €17k, but the quality is really something to consider.
@Azar
The quality was so poor that the Dacia Spring was pulled from the Danish market. We didn’t even get the updated version.
Sloan said:
Waiting for these smaller, more modestly priced EV’s feels like waiting for dragons in Game of Thrones. It just keeps dragging on…
I’ve already started seeing the e-C3 on the streets around here.
Sloan said:
Waiting for these smaller, more modestly priced EV’s feels like waiting for dragons in Game of Thrones. It just keeps dragging on…
In Europe, Leapmotor’s T03 has been available for under €20k since October.
Nice, it seems like the perfect cheap city car.
Let’s hope it has at least a decent range.
Pacey said:
Let’s hope it has at least a decent range.
A car this small can fit a battery around 40-45kWh, which should give it a 300km WLTP range and 200-250km in real-world conditions, especially in warm weather. I’m calling it now.
@Rex
I thought more battery capacity could fit physically. The ICE Twingo is 3595mm long, while the Chevrolet Bolt is 4166mm and has a 66 kWh battery. I figured it’s not about the size, but rather the cost of the cells.
@Pacey
The type of cells used makes a difference. LFPs have lower energy density, and prices of all batteries are dropping. The new Twingo should at least match the Leapmotor T03, which offers a 36kWh battery for €19k.
@Rex
They’ve said they want to achieve 10-11 kWh/100km efficiency with the new Twingo.
Rin said:
@Rex
They’ve said they want to achieve 10-11 kWh/100km efficiency with the new Twingo.
That means it must be pretty light. City efficiency is greatly affected by curb weight. It’d be great if they could make it a 1000-1200kg car with a decent battery capacity .
@Rex
A range of 200-250km in real conditions seems perfect for a city car. In 2021, the average European drove just 27km per day.
Reese said:
@Rex
A range of 200-250km in real conditions seems perfect for a city car. In 2021, the average European drove just 27km per day.
You’re right. EVs have shown me that I don’t actually need much range for 95% of what I do.
Pacey said:
Let’s hope it has at least a decent range.
As long as it can do 150-200km on a single charge, it’s fine for a small city car.
Pacey said:
Let’s hope it has at least a decent range.
As long as it can do 150-200km on a single charge, it’s fine for a small city car.
Fair enough, but if they push the range a bit more, this could become the best-selling car in Europe.
So cute! My father-in-law has an EV Twingo, and it’s very practical. He loves it.
This is a €14,000 EV. €20,000 is way too much for what it is.
Brennan said:
This is a €14,000 EV. €20,000 is way too much for what it is.
We’re not in 2012 anymore. €20k for a small electric car is very competitive.