# Renault refocuses its electric strategy and details future technologies > Renault is adjusting its product strategy toward more sober and reasonable electric cars, after the electric R5, R4 and Twingo, and is presenting a family concept inspired by the Espace. The automaker is also detailing its future RGEV Medium 2.0 platform, expected in 2028, and is targeting a 40% reduction in production costs for its electric vehicles. It is also communicating on range and charging gains, including 750 km and 10 minutes of charging, without a model yet orderable. French coverage focuses on the strategy, concept, platform and costs, while Italian press notably relays a range extended to 500 km for the Renault 5 E-Tech 2027 model year. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 6 events involving Renault and Renault Group, in France, followed from 31 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 9 articles from 6 sources (electric and batteries, launches and reviews); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 17:51. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Electric and batteries, Launches and reviews - Countries: France - Brands: Renault, Renault Group - First detected: 31 October 2026 at 10:02 - Updated: 3 November 2026 at 17:51 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/27-renault-refocuses-its-electric-strategy-and-details-future-technologies ## National stories (2) - France — 4 country-specific events, 6 articles - Italy — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Sources by country and language - France: 6 articles, 4 outlets - Italy: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Spain: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: French (6), Italian (2), Spanish (1) ## Timeline (6 events) ### 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 --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Renault refocuses its electric strategy and details future technologies”, https://mecapress.com/stories/27-renault-refocuses-its-electric-strategy-and-details-future-technologies Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology