Renault has introduced the Filante Record 2025, an electric single-seater designed to push the boundaries of aerodynamics and energy efficiency. The prototype, which the company describes as a vehicle âdesigned to set electric range records,â is an important step in Renaultâs efforts to showcase its innovative approach to electric vehicle (EV) design.
The Filante Record 2025 features a highly aerodynamic design, measuring 5.12 meters in length, 1.71 meters in width, and only 1.19 meters in height. Despite its sleek design, the vehicle weighs 1,000 kilograms, with the 87 kWh battery contributing 600 kilograms to the overall weight.
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This battery, while similar in capacity to the one used in Renaultâs Scenic E-Tech Electric, features advanced cell-to-pack technology that reduces both weight and space requirements. Renault notes that the battery used in the Filante Record 2025 comes from its Ampere division, which helps address the integration challenges posed by the vehicleâs narrow 1.71-meter width.
The French automaker has kept most details of the drive system under wraps, with expectations that more information will be revealed as the prototype progresses. Initially, the Filante Record 2025 will be showcased at the RĂ©tromobile motor show in Paris, which takes place in early February, before the vehicle embarks on record-breaking drives in the first half of 2025. While the company has claimed that the car will âset a new record for power consumption,â it has not specified any concrete record attempts.
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The Filante Record 2025âs design is centered around efficiency, with an emphasis on the vehicleâs aerodynamics. The body shape, inspired by both Renaultâs historic record-breaking vehicles and modern design principles, aims to minimize energy consumption while achieving optimal performance.
The use of carbon fiber materials for the battery housing helps reduce weight, and the design features, such as visible screws resembling aircraft construction, improve the transition between different body parts, contributing to aerodynamic efficiency. Additionally, the special smooth-running Michelin tires are fitted with fairings to further reduce aerodynamic drag.
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Sandeep Bhambra, Director of Advanced Design at Renault and Ampere, explained the vision behind the vehicle, stating, âWe designed this vehicle as a sculpture in motion. Inspired by fighter planes and the speed records of the nineteenth century, it reflects both performance and timeless elegance. Every inch of the surface was crafted to capture the light and showcase the body lines, which appear to melt into the air.â
