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The Advertiser
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Renault appoints procurement chief as new CEO as it announces A$19.9 billion loss
A month-and-a-half after the shock resignation of Luca de Meo, Renault has appointed François Provost as its new CEO. Mr Provost (below) has been with Renault for 23 years, and has been chief procurement, partnerships and public affairs officer since 2023. In 1994 he graduated with degrees from École polytechnique, and École des mines, France's leading engineering university. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. His first calling was public service, where he rose to become deputy secretary general of interministerial committee for industrial restructuring, and later a senior advisor in the ministry of defence. Mr Provost jumped over to Renault in 2002, and served the company around the world, including stints as the chief of Renault Portugal and Renault Russia. In 2011 he became CEO of Renault Samsung before being put in charge of the automaker's Asia-Pacific operations in 2016. As head of international development and partnerships from 2020, he helped engineer the company's wide-ranging partnership with Geely, which sees Renault South Korea manufacture restyled Geely Group vehicles, as well as jointly developing and producing internal combustion engines. He also negotiated Renault's exit from Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which saw the French automaker sell its majority stake in market-leading Lada back to Russian interests for a single rouble, or about two Aussie cents. It's likely Mr Provost's experience with Renault's various international partners will be put the test in the coming years. Along with news of his elevation to the top job, Renault announced a loss of €11.2 billion ($19.9 billion). Around €9.3 billion ($16.5 billion) of the loss is because Renault has changed the way it accounts for its stake in Nissan, which is now tied to the latter's share price. A further €2.3 billion ($4.1 billion) in losses came from Nissan and its associated companies. According to Automotive News, during his first investor call as CEO, Mr Provost said the automaker will need "iron discipline" when deciding on investments. He said the company is still aiming to expand outside of Europe, with key markets being Latin America and India. It will be interesting to see whether Mr Provost keeps investing Alpine, which is burning through cash as it seeks to establish itself as an all-electric competitor to Porsche. Mr Provost has big shoes to fill. His predecessor, Luca de Meo, is widely credited with turning the automaker around. During his watch, the company revitalised its lineup of internal combustion engine vehicles, and launched a clutch of eye-catching and well-received electric cars, including the 5 E-Tech. Mr de Meo resigned abruptly in the middle of June — although he didn't leave the company until mid-July — in order to take the reins at Kering, a luxury brand conglomerate that owns Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Everything Renault Content originally sourced from: A month-and-a-half after the shock resignation of Luca de Meo, Renault has appointed François Provost as its new CEO. Mr Provost (below) has been with Renault for 23 years, and has been chief procurement, partnerships and public affairs officer since 2023. In 1994 he graduated with degrees from École polytechnique, and École des mines, France's leading engineering university. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. His first calling was public service, where he rose to become deputy secretary general of interministerial committee for industrial restructuring, and later a senior advisor in the ministry of defence. Mr Provost jumped over to Renault in 2002, and served the company around the world, including stints as the chief of Renault Portugal and Renault Russia. In 2011 he became CEO of Renault Samsung before being put in charge of the automaker's Asia-Pacific operations in 2016. As head of international development and partnerships from 2020, he helped engineer the company's wide-ranging partnership with Geely, which sees Renault South Korea manufacture restyled Geely Group vehicles, as well as jointly developing and producing internal combustion engines. He also negotiated Renault's exit from Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which saw the French automaker sell its majority stake in market-leading Lada back to Russian interests for a single rouble, or about two Aussie cents. It's likely Mr Provost's experience with Renault's various international partners will be put the test in the coming years. Along with news of his elevation to the top job, Renault announced a loss of €11.2 billion ($19.9 billion). Around €9.3 billion ($16.5 billion) of the loss is because Renault has changed the way it accounts for its stake in Nissan, which is now tied to the latter's share price. A further €2.3 billion ($4.1 billion) in losses came from Nissan and its associated companies. According to Automotive News, during his first investor call as CEO, Mr Provost said the automaker will need "iron discipline" when deciding on investments. He said the company is still aiming to expand outside of Europe, with key markets being Latin America and India. It will be interesting to see whether Mr Provost keeps investing Alpine, which is burning through cash as it seeks to establish itself as an all-electric competitor to Porsche. Mr Provost has big shoes to fill. His predecessor, Luca de Meo, is widely credited with turning the automaker around. During his watch, the company revitalised its lineup of internal combustion engine vehicles, and launched a clutch of eye-catching and well-received electric cars, including the 5 E-Tech. Mr de Meo resigned abruptly in the middle of June — although he didn't leave the company until mid-July — in order to take the reins at Kering, a luxury brand conglomerate that owns Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Everything Renault Content originally sourced from: A month-and-a-half after the shock resignation of Luca de Meo, Renault has appointed François Provost as its new CEO. Mr Provost (below) has been with Renault for 23 years, and has been chief procurement, partnerships and public affairs officer since 2023. In 1994 he graduated with degrees from École polytechnique, and École des mines, France's leading engineering university. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. His first calling was public service, where he rose to become deputy secretary general of interministerial committee for industrial restructuring, and later a senior advisor in the ministry of defence. Mr Provost jumped over to Renault in 2002, and served the company around the world, including stints as the chief of Renault Portugal and Renault Russia. In 2011 he became CEO of Renault Samsung before being put in charge of the automaker's Asia-Pacific operations in 2016. As head of international development and partnerships from 2020, he helped engineer the company's wide-ranging partnership with Geely, which sees Renault South Korea manufacture restyled Geely Group vehicles, as well as jointly developing and producing internal combustion engines. He also negotiated Renault's exit from Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which saw the French automaker sell its majority stake in market-leading Lada back to Russian interests for a single rouble, or about two Aussie cents. It's likely Mr Provost's experience with Renault's various international partners will be put the test in the coming years. Along with news of his elevation to the top job, Renault announced a loss of €11.2 billion ($19.9 billion). Around €9.3 billion ($16.5 billion) of the loss is because Renault has changed the way it accounts for its stake in Nissan, which is now tied to the latter's share price. A further €2.3 billion ($4.1 billion) in losses came from Nissan and its associated companies. According to Automotive News, during his first investor call as CEO, Mr Provost said the automaker will need "iron discipline" when deciding on investments. He said the company is still aiming to expand outside of Europe, with key markets being Latin America and India. It will be interesting to see whether Mr Provost keeps investing Alpine, which is burning through cash as it seeks to establish itself as an all-electric competitor to Porsche. Mr Provost has big shoes to fill. His predecessor, Luca de Meo, is widely credited with turning the automaker around. During his watch, the company revitalised its lineup of internal combustion engine vehicles, and launched a clutch of eye-catching and well-received electric cars, including the 5 E-Tech. Mr de Meo resigned abruptly in the middle of June — although he didn't leave the company until mid-July — in order to take the reins at Kering, a luxury brand conglomerate that owns Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Everything Renault Content originally sourced from: A month-and-a-half after the shock resignation of Luca de Meo, Renault has appointed François Provost as its new CEO. Mr Provost (below) has been with Renault for 23 years, and has been chief procurement, partnerships and public affairs officer since 2023. In 1994 he graduated with degrees from École polytechnique, and École des mines, France's leading engineering university. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. His first calling was public service, where he rose to become deputy secretary general of interministerial committee for industrial restructuring, and later a senior advisor in the ministry of defence. Mr Provost jumped over to Renault in 2002, and served the company around the world, including stints as the chief of Renault Portugal and Renault Russia. In 2011 he became CEO of Renault Samsung before being put in charge of the automaker's Asia-Pacific operations in 2016. As head of international development and partnerships from 2020, he helped engineer the company's wide-ranging partnership with Geely, which sees Renault South Korea manufacture restyled Geely Group vehicles, as well as jointly developing and producing internal combustion engines. He also negotiated Renault's exit from Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which saw the French automaker sell its majority stake in market-leading Lada back to Russian interests for a single rouble, or about two Aussie cents. It's likely Mr Provost's experience with Renault's various international partners will be put the test in the coming years. Along with news of his elevation to the top job, Renault announced a loss of €11.2 billion ($19.9 billion). Around €9.3 billion ($16.5 billion) of the loss is because Renault has changed the way it accounts for its stake in Nissan, which is now tied to the latter's share price. A further €2.3 billion ($4.1 billion) in losses came from Nissan and its associated companies. According to Automotive News, during his first investor call as CEO, Mr Provost said the automaker will need "iron discipline" when deciding on investments. He said the company is still aiming to expand outside of Europe, with key markets being Latin America and India. It will be interesting to see whether Mr Provost keeps investing Alpine, which is burning through cash as it seeks to establish itself as an all-electric competitor to Porsche. Mr Provost has big shoes to fill. His predecessor, Luca de Meo, is widely credited with turning the automaker around. During his watch, the company revitalised its lineup of internal combustion engine vehicles, and launched a clutch of eye-catching and well-received electric cars, including the 5 E-Tech. Mr de Meo resigned abruptly in the middle of June — although he didn't leave the company until mid-July — in order to take the reins at Kering, a luxury brand conglomerate that owns Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Everything Renault Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Renault appoints procurement chief as new CEO as it announces A$19.9 billion loss
A month-and-a-half after the shock resignation of Luca de Meo, Renault has appointed François Provost as its new CEO. Mr Provost (below) has been with Renault for 23 years, and has been chief procurement, partnerships and public affairs officer since 2023. In 1994 he graduated with degrees from École polytechnique, and École des mines, France's leading engineering university. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. His first calling was public service, where he rose to become deputy secretary general of interministerial committee for industrial restructuring, and later a senior advisor in the ministry of defence. Mr Provost jumped over to Renault in 2002, and served the company around the world, including stints as the chief of Renault Portugal and Renault Russia. In 2011 he became CEO of Renault Samsung before being put in charge of the automaker's Asia-Pacific operations in 2016. As head of international development and partnerships from 2020, he helped engineer the company's wide-ranging partnership with Geely, which sees Renault South Korea manufacture restyled Geely Group vehicles, as well as jointly developing and producing internal combustion engines. He also negotiated Renault's exit from Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which saw the French automaker sell its majority stake in market-leading Lada back to Russian interests for a single rouble, or about two Aussie cents. It's likely Mr Provost's experience with Renault's various international partners will be put the test in the coming years. Along with news of his elevation to the top job, Renault announced a loss of €11.2 billion ($19.9 billion). Around €9.3 billion ($16.5 billion) of the loss is because Renault has changed the way it accounts for its stake in Nissan, which is now tied to the latter's share price. A further €2.3 billion ($4.1 billion) in losses came from Nissan and its associated companies. According to Automotive News, during his first investor call as CEO, Mr Provost said the automaker will need 'iron discipline' when deciding on investments. He said the company is still aiming to expand outside of Europe, with key markets being Latin America and India. It will be interesting to see whether Mr Provost keeps investing Alpine, which is burning through cash as it seeks to establish itself as an all-electric competitor to Porsche. Mr Provost has big shoes to fill. His predecessor, Luca de Meo, is widely credited with turning the automaker around. During his watch, the company revitalised its lineup of internal combustion engine vehicles, and launched a clutch of eye-catching and well-received electric cars, including the 5 E-Tech. Mr de Meo resigned abruptly in the middle of June — although he didn't leave the company until mid-July — in order to take the reins at Kering, a luxury brand conglomerate that owns Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and others.
Perth Now
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Renault appoints procurement chief as new CEO as it announces A$19.9 billion loss
A month-and-a-half after the shock resignation of Luca de Meo, Renault has appointed François Provost as its new CEO. Mr Provost (below) has been with Renault for 23 years, and has been chief procurement, partnerships and public affairs officer since 2023. In 1994 he graduated with degrees from École polytechnique, and École des mines, France's leading engineering university. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert His first calling was public service, where he rose to become deputy secretary general of interministerial committee for industrial restructuring, and later a senior advisor in the ministry of defence. Mr Provost jumped over to Renault in 2002, and served the company around the world, including stints as the chief of Renault Portugal and Renault Russia. In 2011 he became CEO of Renault Samsung before being put in charge of the automaker's Asia-Pacific operations in 2016. As head of international development and partnerships from 2020, he helped engineer the company's wide-ranging partnership with Geely, which sees Renault South Korea manufacture restyled Geely Group vehicles, as well as jointly developing and producing internal combustion engines. He also negotiated Renault's exit from Russia in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which saw the French automaker sell its majority stake in market-leading Lada back to Russian interests for a single rouble, or about two Aussie cents. Supplied Credit: CarExpert It's likely Mr Provost's experience with Renault's various international partners will be put the test in the coming years. Along with news of his elevation to the top job, Renault announced a loss of €11.2 billion ($19.9 billion). Around €9.3 billion ($16.5 billion) of the loss is because Renault has changed the way it accounts for its stake in Nissan, which is now tied to the latter's share price. A further €2.3 billion ($4.1 billion) in losses came from Nissan and its associated companies. According to Automotive News, during his first investor call as CEO, Mr Provost said the automaker will need 'iron discipline' when deciding on investments. Supplied Credit: CarExpert He said the company is still aiming to expand outside of Europe, with key markets being Latin America and India. It will be interesting to see whether Mr Provost keeps investing Alpine, which is burning through cash as it seeks to establish itself as an all-electric competitor to Porsche. Mr Provost has big shoes to fill. His predecessor, Luca de Meo, is widely credited with turning the automaker around. During his watch, the company revitalised its lineup of internal combustion engine vehicles, and launched a clutch of eye-catching and well-received electric cars, including the 5 E-Tech. Mr de Meo resigned abruptly in the middle of June — although he didn't leave the company until mid-July — in order to take the reins at Kering, a luxury brand conglomerate that owns Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and others. MORE: Everything Renault
The Advertiser
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Renault 4 concept hints at new AWD variant
The Renault 4 Savane 4×4 concept will make its in-the-flesh debut at the French Open tennis tournament that starts this week. To give the 4 the dash of off-road ability that its styling suggests it has, the Savane 4×4 concept has an all-wheel drive layout thanks to an electric motor on the rear axle. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the styling of the 4 E-Tech hints at some measure of off-road capability, it like the closely 5 E-Tech is available only with a single-motor front-wheel drive setup. We're, of course, ignoring the heavily modified, limited edition 5 Turbo 3E which will retail for €155,000 (A$270,000) in Europe. Renault hasn't provided any power or torque outputs. Nor do we know the size of the battery or how far it can travel on a single charge. The Savane rides 15mm higher, bringing ground clearance up to 200mm. The concept rides on 225/55 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ tyres wrapped around a unique 18-inch alloy wheel design. Renault has also pumped up the front and rear track by 20mm. Adorned in a new shade of green, dubbed Jade Green, the Savane also features gloss black paint on the bumpers and wheel arch protectors. There's also 3D printed shock absorbing stops attached to the front and rear bumpers, while the sliding fabric roof features a pixel-effect camouflage. On the inside a deep brown refined textile fabric is used for the dashboard and seat upholstery. The seat backrests also have a houndstooth pattern and an array of the number of four quilted into the top section. It's unknown if Renault intends to the put the 4 Savane 4×4 into production, but it doesn't seem like much of a stretch. Local availability of the 4 has yet to be confirmed, but Renault Australia is interested in the vehicle. Prices in Europe start from €30,000 (A$52,000) for the base model, which has a 90kW/225Nm motor driving the front wheels. It's paired with a 40kWh battery coupled that's good for a WLTP range rating of 300km. More expensive variants have 110kW/245Nm and 52kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt battery that has a claimed 400km WLTP range. MORE: 2025 Renault 4 E-Tech review: Quick drive Content originally sourced from: The Renault 4 Savane 4×4 concept will make its in-the-flesh debut at the French Open tennis tournament that starts this week. To give the 4 the dash of off-road ability that its styling suggests it has, the Savane 4×4 concept has an all-wheel drive layout thanks to an electric motor on the rear axle. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the styling of the 4 E-Tech hints at some measure of off-road capability, it like the closely 5 E-Tech is available only with a single-motor front-wheel drive setup. We're, of course, ignoring the heavily modified, limited edition 5 Turbo 3E which will retail for €155,000 (A$270,000) in Europe. Renault hasn't provided any power or torque outputs. Nor do we know the size of the battery or how far it can travel on a single charge. The Savane rides 15mm higher, bringing ground clearance up to 200mm. The concept rides on 225/55 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ tyres wrapped around a unique 18-inch alloy wheel design. Renault has also pumped up the front and rear track by 20mm. Adorned in a new shade of green, dubbed Jade Green, the Savane also features gloss black paint on the bumpers and wheel arch protectors. There's also 3D printed shock absorbing stops attached to the front and rear bumpers, while the sliding fabric roof features a pixel-effect camouflage. On the inside a deep brown refined textile fabric is used for the dashboard and seat upholstery. The seat backrests also have a houndstooth pattern and an array of the number of four quilted into the top section. It's unknown if Renault intends to the put the 4 Savane 4×4 into production, but it doesn't seem like much of a stretch. Local availability of the 4 has yet to be confirmed, but Renault Australia is interested in the vehicle. Prices in Europe start from €30,000 (A$52,000) for the base model, which has a 90kW/225Nm motor driving the front wheels. It's paired with a 40kWh battery coupled that's good for a WLTP range rating of 300km. More expensive variants have 110kW/245Nm and 52kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt battery that has a claimed 400km WLTP range. MORE: 2025 Renault 4 E-Tech review: Quick drive Content originally sourced from: The Renault 4 Savane 4×4 concept will make its in-the-flesh debut at the French Open tennis tournament that starts this week. To give the 4 the dash of off-road ability that its styling suggests it has, the Savane 4×4 concept has an all-wheel drive layout thanks to an electric motor on the rear axle. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the styling of the 4 E-Tech hints at some measure of off-road capability, it like the closely 5 E-Tech is available only with a single-motor front-wheel drive setup. We're, of course, ignoring the heavily modified, limited edition 5 Turbo 3E which will retail for €155,000 (A$270,000) in Europe. Renault hasn't provided any power or torque outputs. Nor do we know the size of the battery or how far it can travel on a single charge. The Savane rides 15mm higher, bringing ground clearance up to 200mm. The concept rides on 225/55 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ tyres wrapped around a unique 18-inch alloy wheel design. Renault has also pumped up the front and rear track by 20mm. Adorned in a new shade of green, dubbed Jade Green, the Savane also features gloss black paint on the bumpers and wheel arch protectors. There's also 3D printed shock absorbing stops attached to the front and rear bumpers, while the sliding fabric roof features a pixel-effect camouflage. On the inside a deep brown refined textile fabric is used for the dashboard and seat upholstery. The seat backrests also have a houndstooth pattern and an array of the number of four quilted into the top section. It's unknown if Renault intends to the put the 4 Savane 4×4 into production, but it doesn't seem like much of a stretch. Local availability of the 4 has yet to be confirmed, but Renault Australia is interested in the vehicle. Prices in Europe start from €30,000 (A$52,000) for the base model, which has a 90kW/225Nm motor driving the front wheels. It's paired with a 40kWh battery coupled that's good for a WLTP range rating of 300km. More expensive variants have 110kW/245Nm and 52kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt battery that has a claimed 400km WLTP range. MORE: 2025 Renault 4 E-Tech review: Quick drive Content originally sourced from: The Renault 4 Savane 4×4 concept will make its in-the-flesh debut at the French Open tennis tournament that starts this week. To give the 4 the dash of off-road ability that its styling suggests it has, the Savane 4×4 concept has an all-wheel drive layout thanks to an electric motor on the rear axle. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the styling of the 4 E-Tech hints at some measure of off-road capability, it like the closely 5 E-Tech is available only with a single-motor front-wheel drive setup. We're, of course, ignoring the heavily modified, limited edition 5 Turbo 3E which will retail for €155,000 (A$270,000) in Europe. Renault hasn't provided any power or torque outputs. Nor do we know the size of the battery or how far it can travel on a single charge. The Savane rides 15mm higher, bringing ground clearance up to 200mm. The concept rides on 225/55 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ tyres wrapped around a unique 18-inch alloy wheel design. Renault has also pumped up the front and rear track by 20mm. Adorned in a new shade of green, dubbed Jade Green, the Savane also features gloss black paint on the bumpers and wheel arch protectors. There's also 3D printed shock absorbing stops attached to the front and rear bumpers, while the sliding fabric roof features a pixel-effect camouflage. On the inside a deep brown refined textile fabric is used for the dashboard and seat upholstery. The seat backrests also have a houndstooth pattern and an array of the number of four quilted into the top section. It's unknown if Renault intends to the put the 4 Savane 4×4 into production, but it doesn't seem like much of a stretch. Local availability of the 4 has yet to be confirmed, but Renault Australia is interested in the vehicle. Prices in Europe start from €30,000 (A$52,000) for the base model, which has a 90kW/225Nm motor driving the front wheels. It's paired with a 40kWh battery coupled that's good for a WLTP range rating of 300km. More expensive variants have 110kW/245Nm and 52kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt battery that has a claimed 400km WLTP range. MORE: 2025 Renault 4 E-Tech review: Quick drive Content originally sourced from:
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Iconic 1980s Renault 5 Turbo returning as EV ‘beast' in 2027 – as huge brand reveals how much it'll cost
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN ICONIC 1980s Renault 5 Turbo is returning as an EV "beast" in 2027. Now, a huge brand has revealed exactly how much it'll cost. 6 The Renault 5 Turbo 3E will be released in 2027 Credit: Renault 6 The new EV can go from zero to 62mph in under 3.5 seconds Credit: Renault 6 A pair of screens are both lifted from the 5 E-Tech Credit: Renault The French car giant has confirmed the Renault 5 Turbo will return in 2027 as the 5 Turbo 3E "mini supercar". Each car will be outrageously fast, hand built, predominantly carbon fire and priced at around £135,000. Its carbon fibre material gives the car a lightweight feel, with the sleek EV hitting the scales at 1,450kg. Plus, by deleting the rear seats, the EV can shed a few extra pounds. Images of the cabin show a reflection of the 5 Turbo 3E's exterior. Driver and passenger will have different coloured bucket seats with six-point harnesses instead of conventional seatbelts, there's hand-woven tartan on the dashboard and smatterings of carbon fibre all round. A pair of screens - a 10.1-inch instrument cluster and 10.25-inch infotainment display - are both lifted from the 5 E-Tech, though the dials in the Turbo 3E will be 1980s retro inspired. Customers will also be able to choose from an endless option of paints or a selection of famous retro racing liveries from Renault's celebrated rallying past. In tribute to its 1980s Group B rally legend, just 1,980 will be produced in a tasteful nod to its predecessor. This road legal car will be one of the most extreme EVs you can buy with number plates and indicators, according to Renault. Much-loved car brand to release new budget EV across Europe with bargain price tag Renault has dubbed the car: "A beast of a car built for rallying, drift and track performance, adapted for the road." Fabrice Cambolive, CEO Renault brand, says it's so extreme that it will dawn a new era of "mini-supercars" - a segment few people expected to see during the transition to green electric vehicles over the next decade. "This exuberant, over-excited model promises the best performance and sensations in just four meters of length, which is unprecedented in the market," Cambolive said. "With this car, Renault continues to make electric vehicles ever more desirable, further extending its ability to provide solutions for every need and every desire." The Turbo 3E has a unique platform sharing very little with the standard electric supermini. Every bodywork panel is new and so is the drivetrain, which includes a pair of in-wheel e-motors that send almost instant power to the rear wheels. In terms of performance, it will undoubtedly be the fastest pocket-sized EV out there. 6 Customers will also be able to choose from an endless option of paints or a selection of famous retro racing liveries Credit: Renault 6 Every bodywork panel is new and so is the drivetrain, which includes a pair of in-wheel e-motors Credit: Renault 6 By deleting the rear seats, the EV can shed a few extra pounds Credit: Renault Boasting a claimed 536bhp, the French brand reckons it will accelerate from zero to 62mph in less than 3.5 seconds - zero to 120mph in under 9 - and have an electronically limited top speed of 168mph that can only be unlocked on track. For overtaking, a button on the steering wheel provides a power boost. Power is drawn from a 70kWh battery pack and is fitted into the floor in a way that will deliver "breathtaking performance and spectacular drift capabilities". The latter is enhanced by a dedicated "drift-assist" function and rally-style vertical handbrake, allowing owners to hone their skidding skills. Range quotes it will be able to cover over 400km - so in excess of 250 miles - on a single charge. It will also feature an adaptive regenerative braking system with four settings, so drivers can tailor how much energy from the 5 Turbo 3E's deceleration can be fed back into the battery's charge depending on how aggressive they want it to slow down. With an 800-volt architecture and DC fast charging at speeds up to 350kW, the battery can be replenished from 15 to 80 per cent in just a quarter of an hour. Anyone interested in bagging one of these beauties will need to be quick, as reservations begin in April.
