Renault Scenic E-Tech

The Renault Scenic E-Tech is a battery electric compact crossover SUV that is produced by French automaker Renault from 2024. It was previewed as a concept was shown in May 2022 called the Renault Scénic Vision, with the production model having an estimated release date of 2024. The car is the 2024 European Car of the Year.

Concept
The Scénic Vision concept car was presented on 19 May 2022. Initially finished in black, the Scénic Vision body color was changed to white during the 2022 Paris Motor Show.

The concept car is based on the CMF-EV platform. It has a coach door with no B-pillar, which allows easy access to the passenger compartment, and it is designed with 70% recycled materials.

Inside, the Scenic Vision has a floor made from recycled milk bottles and pipes. The seats are made of polyester. According to Renault, all passenger contact surfaces are fully recycled. The cabin of the Scénic Vision has small adjustable screens offering shortcuts and features camera mirrors.

The Scénic Vision has a 160 kW electric motor placed on the rear axle. It is powered by a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, recharged by a 15 kW hydrogen fuel cell that acts as a range extender. Its estimated range is about 800 km.

Production version
The production model was released in September 2023. Powered by LG nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) batteries, it is available in two versions.

The Standard range version uses a 60 kWh battery produces 125 kW and 280 Nm of torque. It has a claimed range of 420 km in the WLTP cycle. The High range version is powered by a 160 kW motor and 300 Nm of torque, paired with a 87 kWh battery with an estimated range of over 620 km.

Other models
In December 2023, Mitsubishi Motors announced that it will launch an electric SUV based on the Scenic. The model will have a different design and will be manufactured alongside it in the same factory.

Awards
The Renault Scenic E-Tech won the award for Car of the Year 2024.