# Renault clarifies its electric strategy and the evolution of its models > Renault is multiplying announcements on its electric strategy: evolution of the R5 and R4, a concept inspired by the Espace, the future RGEV Medium 2.0 platform, and a target to reduce production costs by 40%. The brand is also highlighting gains in range and charging, while steering its future models toward "more sensible" electric cars. These elements concern all markets where Renault sells its electric vehicles. Coverage of the story is mainly French, with a few articles in Spain and Italy, without detailed national differences in the provided sub-events. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 10 events involving Renault and Renault Group, in France, followed from 30 October 2026 to 8 November 2026. 13 articles from 7 sources (launches and reviews, electric and batteries); last updated on 8 November 2026 at 07:00. Figures reported: 2 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Launches and reviews, Electric and batteries - Countries: France - Brands: Renault, Renault Group - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 19:04 - Updated: 8 November 2026 at 07:00 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/27-renault-clarifies-its-electric-strategy-and-the-evolution-of-its-models ## National stories (3) - France — 7 country-specific events, 9 articles - Italy — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - Spain — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Reported figures - 29 990 € ## Sources by country and language - France: 9 articles, 5 outlets - Spain: 2 articles, 1 outlets - Italy: 2 articles, 2 outlets **Languages**: French (9), Spanish (2), Italian (2) ## Timeline (10 events) ### 30 October 2026 — [Test drive of the Renault 4 Electric over 800 km](https://mecapress.com/events/1289-test-drive-of-the-renault-4-electric-over-800-km.md) An 800 km test drive of the Renault 4 Electric evaluates its versatility as the household's main car. 1 sources, 1 articles · France ### 31 October 2026 — [Renault revises electric strategy toward 'sensible' models](https://mecapress.com/events/150-renault-revises-electric-strategy-toward-sensible-models.md) After the electric R5, R4 and Twingo, Renault is shifting its product strategy toward more sober and reasonable electric cars. 2 sources, 2 articles · France ### 31 October 2026 — [Renault presents an electric concept inspired by the Espace](https://mecapress.com/events/468-renault-presents-an-electric-concept-inspired-by-the-espace.md) Renault unveils a family electric concept car taking up the spirit of the Espace, as part of its new electric strategy. 1 sources, 1 articles · France ### 1 November 2026 — [Renault 5 E-Tech 2027: up to 500 km range announced](https://mecapress.com/events/1889-renault-5-e-tech-2027-up-to-500-km-range-announced.md) The 2027 model year Renault 5 E-Tech would see its range increased to up to 500 km according to Italian press, a significant improvement for the electric city car. 2 sources, 2 articles · France ### 3 November 2026 — [Renault détaille sa future plateforme RGEV Medium 2.0](https://mecapress.com/events/3005-renault-detaille-sa-future-plateforme-rgev-medium-2-0.md) Renault développe une nouvelle architecture technique, RGEV Medium 2.0, attendue en 2028, qui doit accueillir de nombreux modèles du groupe et s'accompagner d'une évolution du style de la marque. 2 sources, 2 articles · France ### 3 November 2026 — [Renault veut réduire de 40 % le coût de ses voitures électriques](https://mecapress.com/events/3418-renault-veut-reduire-de-40-le-cout-de-ses-voitures-electriques.md) Renault détaille les leviers industriels et techniques lui permettant de baisser de 40 % le coût de production de ses voitures électriques. 1 sources, 1 articles · France ### 3 November 2026 — [Renault highlights 750 km range and 10-minute charging](https://mecapress.com/events/3505-renault-highlights-750-km-range-and-10-minute-charging.md) Renault announces a technology promising 750 km of range and 10 minutes of charging, with no corresponding model currently available for order. 1 sources, 1 articles · France ### 4 November 2026 — [1,000 km test drive in electric Renault 5 between Nice and Paris](https://mecapress.com/events/3906-1-000-km-test-drive-in-electric-renault-5-between-nice-and-paris.md) The Renault 5 E-Tech was tested on a 1,000 km journey between Nice and Paris. The test evaluates range, consumption and behavior on long journeys. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nice-Paris — France ### 5 November 2026 — [Electric Renault 4 gains range and equipment](https://mecapress.com/events/4869-electric-renault-4-gains-range-and-equipment.md) Renault applies to the electric R4 the improvements recently introduced on the R5, with slightly increased range and new equipment. 1 sources, 1 articles · France ### 8 November 2026 — [Essai de la Renault 4 E-Tech 40 kWh à 29 990 euros](https://mecapress.com/events/6538-essai-de-la-renault-4-e-tech-40-kwh-a-29-990-euros.md) La version d'entrée de gamme de la Renault 4 E-Tech, avec batterie de 40 kWh et 300 km d'autonomie annoncée, est essayée à 29 990 euros. Son intérêt est questionné à l'approche de nouvelles batteries. 1 sources, 1 articles · France --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Renault clarifies its electric strategy and the evolution of its models”, https://mecapress.com/stories/27-renault-clarifies-its-electric-strategy-and-the-evolution-of-its-models Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology