Prices have been announced for the new Renault Scenic E-Tech electric in Ireland with a starting price of €39,995 (after the SEAI grant) for the 60 kWh 170hp/125kW ‘Evolution’ trim model.
The Scenic E-Tech electric comes with four trim levels – Evolution, Techno (€41,995 or €48,995), Esprit Alpine (€51,995) and Iconic (€54,795), with the Scenic E-Tech electric the first electric vehicle in Renault’s line-up to include the Esprit Alpine trim, which is said to add a sporty edge.
There are two battery choices to choose from: the 60 kWh 170hp comfort range version, or the 87 kWh 220hp/160kW long range model. The latter being only available in the Techno, Esprit Alpine and Iconic trims. Techno is also the only trim that both battery options are available with.
Should you choose the bigger battery, you’ll get a WLTP range of up to 625km and up to 22kW AC charging and 150kW DC charging. The three-phase AC charging system supplying up to 22kW is also standard in Ireland with the smaller battery. According to Renault, the 60 kWh motor offers a range of up to 430km (WLTP).
Voted European Car of the Year 2024 back in February, the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric comes with battery pre-conditioning. The system uses Google Maps to automatically start pre-conditioning the battery when the car is nearing pre-selected charging points. The battery is therefore at an ideal temperature on arrival, so you can charge it faster and/or more, according to Renault.
By lowering the optimal temperature to 25°C and altering the battery’s chemistry, Renault says the Scenic E-Tech electric delivers charging performance with an improved charging curve and longer plateau. As a result, you can get up to two hours of range on motorways (equivalent to approximately 50 kWh with a 150-kW charge) by charging for 30 minutes.
The Scenic E-Tech electric has four levels of regenerative braking. In ‘Drive’ mode, it kicks in when you take your foot off the accelerator, turning the vehicle’s kinetic energy into electric energy, which is then stored in the battery. The electric motor doubles as a generator when the braking system is used to harvest energy.
Depending on your mood and the type of road, Renault says you can choose any of four levels using two paddles behind the steering wheel, from zero (no regeneration, the car keeps on moving at the same speed when you ease pressure on the accelerator, like when on a motorway) to three (maximum regeneration, like when on city roads, where the motor handles most of the braking when you take your foot off the accelerator, so you need to step on the brake pedal only for a complete stop). In other words, every time you brake, energy is being recovered to extend the vehicle’s total range, while you enjoy an optimal and pleasant driving experience.
Developed on the medium AmpR platform (formerly CMF-EV), Renault claims the Scenic E-Tech electric is more compact than the usual C-segment cars. With its long wheelbase (2.78 m), rear passengers have 278 mm of knee room for extra comfort. They also benefit from a generous 884 mm of head room, also present on versions equipped with the Solarbay opacifying sunroof. The Scenic E-Tech Electric has a generous 545 litre boot – the largest in its segment. With the bench seat folded down, the boot volume reaches 1,670 litres.
The Renault Scenic E-Tech electric will be available in Ireland from July for the 242-registration period.
