FIRST DRIVE: New Renault Scenic electric! Has Renault won the space race? | Electrifying.com

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You’ve heard of the Renault Scenic, right? It was something of a household name through the nineties and noughties, having been a phenomenal success as an affordable and brilliantly utilitarian, if rather boring MPV. Then the family crossover-SUV came along, and the MPV died off – so much so that the Scenic was discontinued altogether in the UK by 2019. But now it’s back and – you guessed it – it’s morphed into a stylish crossover-SUV that’s out to topple the popular Peugeot 3008, Skoda Enyaq iV and Nissan Qashqai.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech only gets one powertrain, which features a 215bhp electric motor on the front wheels, and a 91kWh lithium-ion battery with an 87kWh usable capacity to power it.

This brings an official WLTP range of up to 379 miles, which is seriously impressive and is usefully better than you’ll get from the Skoda Enyaq iV, VW ID.4, Peugeot e-3008 and even the much more expensive Tesla Model Y. A smaller battery Scenic is offered in mainland Europe, but it’s unlikely to come to the UK.

Charging speeds are good on the Scenic, too, with a peak 150kW charging rate being on a par with or better than many of those rivals, although the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 will charge at over 200kW. When plugged into a powerful enough rapid charger, the Scenic can suck up enough electricity for a 20-80% charge in around 25 minutes. A 7kW home charger will manage a full charge from nearly empty in some 13 hours.

Join Nicola as she puts the new Renault Scenic E-Tech through its paces for the first time. Has Renault built a winner? Is it on your shortlist? Let us know in the comments below.

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[Popdog]

Love it looks funky and well designed Renault killing EV design

[gregcooper]

I never thought I’d say this, but that Scenic is stunning. And looks like a great car…

[stevenjones]

Renault are on a real roll at the moment. Compare the rear access and legroom of the Scenic to a Peugeot 3008, STELLANTIS need to get their act together.

[annecy]

This car seems to be very well put together, I like it a lot. And that design is amazing. Well done Renault.

[itsdailygaming]

What Renault did in the Center armrest is innovative, brilliant thinking!!!

[dekevinated]

Ok, that settles it, I will watch anything you review. I've spent way too much time rewinding just see you processing those phone/tablet holders. Great review.

[lmc]

I see Nicola, I click... A nice scenic is a bonus, but Nicola's electric attitude is the cheerfulness I need in my day.

[chrispenn]

Prices are still a bit steep - but much more realistic than pretty much all Stellantis brands... Should sell well.

[adriancooper]

Man!!! American auto manufacturers just don't make practical cars. Man!! I'd love to see this car in the US.

[ISuperTed]

Original Scenic owner here, bought one way back in 1999! They were great cars for the time and truly innovative with their folding/removable seats. Kids grown up now, but great family car at the time.

This new one looks great and whilst it doesn’t have the flexibility of the old ones, there are some lovely touches in there and certainly a much better proposition than an e3008 and maybe edging out an Enyaq/ID4 too. As a company car driver might be tempted by one of these if the leasing rates are good.

[Zoranurai]

Renault is doing so damn well in the design dept

[brummiesalteno-]

I do like this car. Looks good, good range and like the styling inside. PS. I love how Nicola became like an excited child with those phone/ ipad holders!😂

[timrothwell]

We will be looking for a new EV around May/June next year. A couple of months back the Skoda Enyaq was the most likely option. Then the e-3008 became a possibility. But now I think the Renault Scenic is at the top of the list. 14-15 months to go before the decision is made but it's going to take something special to beat that Scenic. I really, really didn't want a grey car but that matte shadow grey paint option is too nice!!

[mrm]

PLEASE NOTE: The Alpine trim in the UK does not have 3D camera system or the panoramic roof as shown here. But with the much nicer wheels and seats iv still gone for it over the Iconic. I’m going from a 2021 Peugeot 3008 in to this. I did test the new E 3008 Peugeot but still prefer the Renault. The Google assist in the car and portrait screen is brilliant and very responsive. I asked it about 10 various questions like “nearest Turkish restaurants” it brings up a list and reads them all out with distances. Also things like weather and sports results it caught every word and have quick responses visually on the screen and audibly. You can also do “Hey Google turn on drivers/passengers heated seat” which works perfectly and no need to take your eyes off the road and press buttons

I have ordered this exact same car, trim, colour everything

[Flickerbrain]

I think that was the best back-seat review I have ever seen!! 👍 Cool car! Will there be a 4WD version?

[redlineste]

Loving the new Renault design language 👌

[TheAillingworth]

Any car is made to look better when Nicola is testing it!!
My favourite reviewer by miles, funny and informative.

[matobi]

Lease on my Ioniq 5 se is up in about a year. This is very close to the top of my list for my next one! Scenic, mach-e, Ioniq 5 (again) or Ford Explorer. thanks for the video helped a lot!

[hadlee]

That is absolutely stunning, 💯 nothing more to say.

[robertglass]

😂😂 love Nicola so funny but gets the details across as well 👍