It’s official: The Renault Twingo is coming to the UK

Renault has confirmed that the all-electric Twingo will go on sale in the UK.

The French brand announced plans for its next-gen electric city car in 2024, revealing it would be priced from under €20,000. However, it was guarded on whether or not the quirky compact hatchback would make it across the Channel.

Now though, the firm’s top dog, CEO Fabrice Cambolive, has confirmed that the Renault Twingo will go on sale in the UK in right-hand-drive configuration.

Speaking to UK media last week, Cambolive said: “I’m pleased to confirm Renault Twingo will launch in the UK.

“I put all my attention on the challenge to launch Twingo in right-hand drive, because I believe a car under €20,000 equivalent has huge potential in the UK as well as Europe, both for opening up the segment because of its design, technology and dynamics as with R5 and R4, but also because it brings a new level of versatility for the class that I believe customers will respond to.

“Accessibility to EVs is critical for the future, and Twingo offers something new for Renault, and for all car buyers.”

The new Twingo is based on the same Ampere Small platform as the Renault 4 and 5 and the Alpine A290, but is intended as a smaller, cheaper entry point into EVs. Technical details have not been confirmed but the Twingo could use the smaller of the Renault 5’s battery and motor combinations, meaning a 40kWh capacity and 118bhp. Renault has indicated that it is targeting a cruising efficiency of a staggering 6.2m/kWh.

The Twingo is 3.75 metres long – 17cm shorter than the Renault 5 – but Renault says it will embrace the practicality-first approach of the original Twingo. Despite its small footprint, the Twingo is a five-door and early interior concept images show a fuss-free interior with split-fold sliding rear seats and a wealth of storage areas.

If pricing stays close to Renault’s sub-€20,000 (£16,800) target, the Twingo could compete with the Dacia Spring and Leapmotor T03, as well as Nissan’s planned twin to the Twingo.

No timeline has been given for the Twingo’s UK arrival, but the left-hand-drive car is due to go on sale in European markets in 2026.