Renault has opened early access to its upcoming Twingo E-Tech Electric through a new ‘R Pass’ program, allowing customers to pre-order the model ahead of its official unveiling on November 6, 2025. The French automaker has also released the first teaser images of the production-ready version of its compact, retro-inspired electric vehicle.
The Twingo E-Tech Electric, developed in just two years, draws design inspiration from the original 1990s Twingo. Renault says the model will combine “a cheerful design with practical urban mobility,” offering a range of up to 250 km and an expected starting price of under €20,000. Built on the AmpR Small platform, the EV retains the one-box proportions and curved lines of its predecessor while promising a spacious and modular interior.
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To reward early adopters, the ‘R Pass’—priced at €100 in Italy—offers priority access to pre-orders, test drives, and early deliveries. Buyers will also receive a 1/43 scale model of the Twingo, a special key cover, and exclusive event invitations. The pass launches across Europe in phases: from October 13 in Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany; October 15 in the UK; and October 22 in France.
In Italy, Renault has already introduced an attractive promotional offer, advertising the Twingo E-Tech Electric from €9,900 for buyers eligible for the national EV subsidy program. The reduced price applies only to the first 700 orders and to households meeting specific conditions, including an income below €30,000 and scrapping an older vehicle.
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Renault described the upcoming city EV as “small on the outside, but big on the inside,” emphasizing comfort, efficiency, and accessibility. The model’s full LED headlights, gloss-black front grille, and smiling face evoke the charm of the first-generation Twingo—reimagined for the electric era.
