The 2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech The electric SUV has been confirmed to be released in Australia before the end of the year.
It will be the first time in over a decade Scenic This nameplate was featured in Renault Australia showrooms, where it was featured as a series of compact people movers and crossovers in the 2000s and early 2010s.
The all-new five-seat electric vehicle was first introduced more than two years ago in 2023 and will be available in two versions, including a long-range variant with an 87 kWh battery that offers a WLTP-certified range of up to 625 km per charge.
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Full local pricing and specifications will be announced closer to launch, but Renault Australia has noted that in Europe the Scenic E-Tech will be “available with a choice of three model grades, two battery capacities and two electric motor outputs”, potentially hinting at future plans for the Australian model range.
Preliminary powertrain specifications are listed below.
| Specifications | Scenic E-Tech Standard Range | Scenic E-Tech long-range missile |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single engine electric | Single engine electric |
| battery | 60 kWh NMC | 87kWH NMC |
| Performance | 125kW | 160kW |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| 0-100 km/h (claimed) | 8.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Claimed area | 430km | 625km |
| Max. DC charging rate | 130kW | 150kW |
In terms of dimensions, the Renault Scenic E-Tech is slightly larger than the Nissan Qashqai and is therefore somewhere between the small and medium SUV segment in terms of size.
| Dimensions | Renault Scenic E-Tech |
|---|---|
| length | 4470mm |
| Width | 1864mm |
| Height | 1565mm |
| wheelbase | 2785mm |
| Loading capacity | 545-1670L |
Joining the Megane E-Tech small SUV and Kangoo E-Tech compact van in Renault Australia’s electric vehicle range, the Scenic E-Tech will be the first of six new or updated models the French brand is bringing Down Under over the next 12 to 18 months.
The second taxi in the range is likely to be the redesigned Captur light SUV, which is also scheduled to launch in Australia before the end of 2025.
Daily Sparkz expects more announcements surrounding the Captur and Scenic E-Tech in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for the latest developments.
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