What comes to mind when you picture an electric vehicle (EV)? A glorified milk float that can only travel a few miles before its battery dies?
Happily, gone are the days when EVs were the poor relations of their fuel-engine and hybrid relatives. Finally, EVs are embracing modernity and placing families at the core of their design – and Renault’s latest model is leading the pack. Think: a voice-controlled sunroof, a generous interior (with a 545- to 1,670-litre-capacity boot), an up-to 379-mile driving range and a graceful body.
Sleek, sophisticated and spacious, the Renault Scenic E-Tech 100% electric will revolutionise the way your family travels, whether you’re heading off on holiday or tackling the school run.
Intrigued? Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Car of the Year.*
A family-friendly focus
Complete with two 12-inch central screens, a 360-degree around-view 3D camera system, and a smart rearview mirror, it’s the classic family car reimagined to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of its precious cargo.
Whether you need real-time navigation or a road-trip soundtrack, Renault’s openR link multimedia system boasts Google Built-in integration** with up to 50 apps and 30 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)*** to keep the world at your fingertips.
When you’re travelling with your loved ones, safety is paramount, which is why Renault’s ‘Human-First’ programme comprises a myriad of safety features, informed by over 50 years of research, to protect passengers at every stage.
Serious space
Don’t let the svelte exterior leave you dubious. Jump inside and you’ll discover the Renault Scenic E-Tech 100% electric has plenty of wriggle room.
Constantly contending with squabbling tweens? The ingenious adjustable rear armrest is your designated peacekeeper. Fitted with two USB-C ports, storage, and cup holders, it’s comfort without compromise. And with 278mm of knee room, your backseat drivers won’t feel cramped, either.
A generous 545-litre-capacity boot (which expands to 1,670 litres with the seats down) ensures you’re set for equipment-heavy trips, so you can store suitcases and/or furry plus-ones with ease. Fold down the rear armrest to transport longer items, like skis. An additional 38 litres of storage capacity, cleverly split throughout the front and rear compartments, is ideal for keeping essentials such as keys and tissues to hand.
The detail is in the design
A family-sized EV – with a design that rivals its sporty fuel-engine counterparts? You heard us right.
A combination of style, performance and French flair make for a model that pushes the aesthetic boundaries of a family car. Plus, this high-tech vehicle is customisable – Flame Red, Shadow Grey and Arctic White are just three of some of the shades available.
Despite its roomy interior, the compact exterior dimensions make this fifth-generation Scenic a breeze for city driving, allowing you to glide through concrete jungles without the fear of smashing a wing mirror or sweating through width restrictions.
But perhaps the most impressive design feature is the voice-controlled Solarbay panoramic sunroof****, which can be adjusted to four different opacities ranging from fully opaque to fully transparent, depending on the weather – or your passengers’ preferences (the fully opaque option should keep vampiric teens happy!).
Made to go the distance
Looks aren’t the only area in which this EV excels. If regular road trips are becoming a mainstay of school holidays, the 100% electric powertrain offers a driving range of up to 379 miles*****, and the optimised route calculation based on battery charge means you can say a smug goodbye to range anxiety.
A focus on sustainability remains a core component of this EV’s excellence. The plush seat covers are made from up to 100% recycled fabric****** and zero tailpipe emissions help to give you peace of mind that you’re doing your bit for the environment. The Google-assisted navigation app makes it easy to find your nearest (usually ultra-rapid) public charger, too – win-win.
Learn more about Renault Scenic E-Tech 100% electric
*Announced as the Car of the Year 2024 by a team of independent judges at the Geneva Motor Show in February 2024
** Google & Google Maps are trademark of Google LLC
*** Follow road safety regulations when using the systems and always be in control of the vehicle.
**** Available on iconic version.
***** Model shown is iconic with up to 369 miles. 379 miles based on techno long range. WLTP test data shown for comparability purposes only. Actual real world driving results may vary.
****** 100% on techno. Front of seat and headrest fabric made from recycled PET bottles, excludes back of seat, headrest and armrest.
