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Renault Scenic E-Tech electric: test driving the Car of the Year 2024

Unveiled at the IAA Mobility show in Munich in September 2023, Scenic E-Tech electric completes Renault's range of electric vehicles in the C-segment. By combining electric modernity, useful technologies and a more sustainable design, it reinterprets the DNA of the family car to meet the challenges of its time. It also embodies Renault's sustainable development strategy, which is concerned with the well-being of both its passengers and the planet. The strong strategic, design and technological choices that have guided the development of Scenic E-Tech electric have been hailed by specialists, since it has won the Car of the Year 2024 trophy awarded by the COTY European jury... as did the first-generation Scenic in 1997.

01 March 2024

The new-generation family “voiture a vivre”

In 1996, Scenic revolutionised the market by positioning itself as the first compact MPV in European automotive history. Under the motto "Safety Concept Embodied in a New Innovative Car", it changed the face of the family car. Scénic was a "cocoon vehicle", designed first and foremost from the inside out, and rising to the challenge of giving priority to all the passengers on board.

In 2024, Scenic E-Tech electric reinvents the codes of the family car to meet the challenges of its time: changing travel habits, evolving aspirations in terms of comfort and safety, increasing scarcity of resources, reducing the carbon footprint associated with transport. It retains its DNA and is still designed to be the main vehicle in the household, the one used for long weekend trips or holidays. But it does so with a 100% electric powertrain, boasting a WLTP range of up to 625 kilometres and quick charging of up to 150 kW to meet the needs of families who want to get away from it all.

Scenic E-Tech electric offers a cabin designed for the comfort and well-being of all its occupants. Starting with benchmark interior space despite a small footprint, thanks to its dedicated electric platform, wheels set back at all four corners, long wheelbase of 2.78 metres, flat floor and compact battery. The result is plenty of space for passengers, with a rear knee radius of 278 mm, and for luggage, with a boot volume of 545 litres. The innovative Solarbay opacifying sunroof and 'ingenius' rear armrest complete the cabin's 'all-comfort' package. They help redefine the on-board experience, as do the OpenR Link multimedia system with Google built-in, entertainment and information applications and the vehicle's unique sound signature, the result of an exceptional collaboration with the artist, composer and author Jean-Michel Jarre.

EV Driving pleasure

Scenic E-Tech electric puts the pleasure of electric driving first. With a power output of up to 160 kW (220 hp), compact dimensions and the dedicated AmpR Medium electric platform, Scenic E-Tech electric delivers dynamic, agile driving that's perfect for every journey. With its 87 kWh battery, Scenic E-Tech electric is a reassuring choice for long-distance drivers, whose peace of mind is also ensured by the dual compatibility of all versions with DC recharging from the fast charging points found on motorway approaches and highways, and AC recharging from domestic charging points.

Locally made at the Ampere plant at ElectriCity in Douai European

Like Megane E-Tech electric and the future Renault 5 E-Tech electric city car, Scenic E-Tech electric is assembled in France at the Ampere plant (the new Renault Group entity specializing in electric vehicles and software) in Douai. Its electric motor is also made in France, at the Megafactory in Cléon. Constantly ahead of its time, Scenic E-Tech electric is the symbol of local and sustainable manufacturing. This fifth generation sees a heavy focus on short circuit production: 54% of Scenic parts (333 out of 613) are manufactured by French suppliers, of which over a half are located less than 100 km from the factory.

A more sustainable vehicle

A pioneer of decarbonisation, Renault unveiled its Scenic Vision concept car – showcasing the brand’s goal to create more sustainable, visionary vehicles – at the 2022 ChangeNOW Summit. A vision which is now starting to take shape with the first sustainably designed all-electric family vehicle: Scenic E-Tech electric.

Up to 24% of the vehicle’s materials comply with circular economy principles and, under the terms of EU Directive 2005/64/EC, 90% of its mass – including the battery – can be recycled in industrial facilities. We don't use leather or rare earths for the electric motor. Bucking the market trend, the car is not oversized in terms of size and weight, weighing in at just 1.85 tonnes for a range of 625 km. That's several hundred kilos less than the average competitor in this category, which is a guarantee of efficiency and resource savings.

One of the best value propositions on the market

Available to order in France, the Scenic E-Tech electric is going for a starting price of €39,990. It is the first electric vehicle in France eligible for the ecological bonus with a range greater than 600 km.

The Scenic E-Tech electric comes with four trim levels (availability varies with country). Scenic E-Tech electric will be the first electric vehicle in Renault’s line-up to include the Esprit Alpine trim, which adds an exhilarating sporty edge.

"In 1996, Scenic was a new object that rewrote the rulebook and modernised family cars. Scenic E-Tech electric follows this path. And, like its predecessor, it was awarded Car of the Year, a recognition that shows we've made the right choices! Scenic does not overshoot in terms of size, weight and price. Instead, it overdelivers in terms of range, interior space and useful features true to our "voitures à vivre" DNA. Scenic E-Tech electric fully embodies the pragmatism of a family vehicle, capable of covering long distances and designed with sustainable development in mind. It has all it takes to democratize EVs in Europe."

Fabrice Cambolive, CEO of Renault

"Scenic E-Tech electric is geared for efficiency, accessibility, and long-lasting integration into the environment. It is designed so that families can travel freely, safely and more responsibly, and fully expresses Renault brand’s new design language. Its generous curves evoke a vibrant, people-centric brand, and its sharp, precise lines, combined with the many high-tech details, project the car into the modern and connected world."

Gilles Vidal, VP Design, Renault brand

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Renault, a historic mobility brand and pioneer of electric vehicles in Europe, has always developed innovative vehicles. With the ‘Renaulution’ strategic plan, Renault has embarked on an ambitious, value-generating transformation moving towards a more competitive, balanced and electrified range. Its ambition is to embody modernity and innovation in technology, energy and mobility services in the automotive industry and beyond.

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