# Renault revises its electric strategy and details its future platforms > Renault shifts its product strategy toward more sober and reasonable electric cars, after the R5, R4 and Twingo electric models, while presenting a family concept inspired by the Espace. The brand details a future RGEV Medium 2.0 platform expected in 2028 and industrial levers targeting a 40 percent reduction in production costs for its electric vehicles, and communicates on a 750 km range and 10-minute charging technology with no model yet orderable. Tests of the R4 and R5 focus on their versatility and long-distance range, with the R5 gaining range and equipment. Coverage is mainly French, with relays in Italy and Spain; the Italian press mentions up to 500 km of range for the R5 E-Tech 2027. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 9 events involving Renault and Renault Group, in France, followed from 30 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 12 articles from 6 sources (electric and batteries, launches and reviews); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 11:47. Figures reported: 2 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Electric and batteries, Launches and reviews - Countries: France - Brands: Renault, Renault Group - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 19:04 - Updated: 5 November 2026 at 11:47 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/27-renault-revises-its-electric-strategy-and-details-its-future-platforms ## National stories (3) - France — 6 country-specific events, 8 articles - Italy — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - Spain — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Sources by country and language - France: 8 articles, 4 outlets - Spain: 2 articles, 1 outlets - Italy: 2 articles, 2 outlets **Languages**: French (8), Spanish (2), Italian (2) ## Timeline (9 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 --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Renault revises its electric strategy and details its future platforms”, https://mecapress.com/stories/27-renault-revises-its-electric-strategy-and-details-its-future-platforms Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology