E-SPACE CONCEPT: RENAULT REINVENTS THE VOITURE À VIVRE AND SETS A DATE FOR THE 2026 PARIS MOTOR SHOW

• Renault will be celebrating the spirit of voitures à vivre at the Paris Motor Show
• The brand will be showcasing a completely renewed range of full electric and full hybrid vehicles, with several new models showcasing its ability to continuously improve its vehicles, including the most recent, to address customer needs
• These new models include: a hyper-customised version of new Megane E-Tech Electric, Trafic E-Tech Electric, hyper-customised version of Renault 5 turbo 3E, and the special-edition Rafale hypnotic
• At its press conference, Renault will also unveil a new concept car: Renault E-Space Concept
• Reflecting the brand’s values and ambition to create voitures à vivre, E-Space Concept is Renault’s contemporary vision of travel and family mobility in the electric age
• Alongside E-Space Concept, Renault will be exhibiting two other concept cars: Renault 8 Gordini Concept and Renault 4 JP4x4 Concept
• The brand will also be presenting its full line-up of LCVs on its Renault Pro+ stand, along with its complete range of conversion solutions and new services with the Uptimize programme
• Join us on 12 October 2026 at 8.30 am (CET) for the press conference on the Renault stand (Hall 6) live or online with the dedicated link

Renault loves motor shows. Each one is an opportunity for the brand to nurture its special connection with customers, motoring enthusiasts and the general public, and to share its vision of mobility.

At the Paris Motor Show, Renault is celebrating the spirit of voitures à vivre and presenting a fully renewed line-up, reflecting a technological strategy based on two pillars: electric and hybrid. With a comprehensive range of electrified vehicles, designed to meet new customer needs and lifestyles, Renault is pursuing its ambition to develop cars that are innovative, desirable and designed for everyday life. Cars that combine innovation with emotion, and an unwavering focus on the added value delivered to customers.

And because voitures à vivre are designed to coexist alongside their customers, the brand is maintaining a dynamic of continuous progress, with recently launched vehicles that are already evolving to deliver even more value. New models, new technologies and a new generation of batteries demonstrate Renault’s commitment to the continuous improvement of its voitures à vivre. This momentum is also driving continuous product improvements, from the introduction of LFP batteries across the entire electric range to make electric mobility more accessible, to One Pedal driving for an easier everyday driving experience. Gemini, Google’s artificial intelligence, is another major step forward, further enhancing the connected in-car experience. It will be rolled out via over-the-air updates, allowing vehicles already on the road to benefit without having to visit a workshop. Twingo E-Tech electric is another example of this continuous improvement approach. Just a few months after its commercial launch, it is gaining the Twingobay panoramic glass roof, bringing even more natural light into the cabin for both front and rear occupants.

This strategy can be seen on the Renault stand with a number of new models, including new Megane E-Tech electric, new Trafic E-Tech electric, the limited-edition Rafale hypnotic and a hyper-customised version of Renault 5 Turbo 3 E.

The brand will also be showcasing three concept cars, including Renault E-Space Concept, making its global debut and opening new possibilities for travel and family mobility in the electric era.

An iconic model to explore possible futures
With E-Space Concept, Renault is rebooting the spirit of Renault Espace, a model first launched in 1984 that has left its mark on automotive history. More than 40 years on, E-Space Concept is a future-focused vision of the original, true to the approach that has always set Renault apart: innovating for the benefit of people, human emotion and the in-car experience.

This contemporary twist on the spirit of voitures à vivre fully illustrates Renault’s brand markers while taking them to the next level: Design to be loved, Electrified by passion, Human-first tech and Crafted space.

With its iconic design and useful technologies, E-Space Concept embodies the brand’s futuREady strategy: reinventing the automotive experience by placing user needs and the in-car experience at the heart of the design process.

The “E” in E-Space refers directly to E-Tech, which stands for Electrified Technology, Renault’s umbrella name for electrification. And the word “Space” brings to mind an interior that is generously sized, high-tech and welcoming.

Renault E-Space Concept is a spectacular car, 4.70m long with bodywork in an elegant shade of black rubé. Its generous proportions and expressive design reflect a new approach to the design of family cars.

The concept car features a wide “U”-shaped light strip at front and rear, outlining the vehicle’s contours. In the centre of the front end, an illuminated diamond appears to float in space, as if suspended in a subtle interplay of pixels.

E-Space Concept will be unveiled on 12 October.

Renault at the 2026 Paris Motor Show: innovation in all its forms to address real customer needs
With a history stretching back nearly 130 years, Renault has forged a strong and distinctive identity as a brand that has always designed – and will continue to design – voitures à vivre. This DNA feeds into an attractive range of products, developed to meet a wide range of customer needs and to drive growth.

Renault embraces and celebrates its heritage, while looking to the future with confidence. Alongside E-Space Concept, the brand will also be showcasing several new models on its 2,500 m² stand, illustrating the variety of a line-up built on the key strategy of electrification, with intuitive, efficient and people-centred technologies. In this way, the brand is demonstrating its ability to continually improve its range of vehicles, while keeping pace with customer expectations.

Renault invites you to its press conference at the Paris Motor Show on Monday 12 October 2026 at 8.30 am (CET), to view the world premiere of the new Renault E-Space concept car and discover all the new models on display. You can also follow the conference live or online.

New Megane E-Tech electric
Renault is upgrading Megane E-Tech electric to further strengthen its competitiveness, focusing on four key areas:

• a new, even more dynamic exterior design;
• a new 67 kWh LFP battery, providing a range of up to 500 km and 25% improved DC charging performance, now enabling the battery to charge from 15% to 80% in just 24 minutes;
• useful technologies that continue to evolve, including the introduction of a new intelligent driving mode, “Smart Mode”, Gemini artificial intelligence, and new features within the OpenR Link with Google system. More information

Renault 5 Turbo 3E
An electric reboot of the legendary Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2 from the 1980s, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E “mini-supercar” will be presented as an engineering prototype, closely resembling a future production model. Powered by two innovative rear-mounted in-wheel motors, it delivers 555 hp for an impressive 4,800 Nm of torque, making it the most powerful street-legal Renault ever built. Another version in original colours will also be on display, showcasing the options for hyper-personalisation. More information

Renault Twingo E-Tech electric gains a new glass roof  
The 2026 Paris Motor Show will also be an opportunity to discover a new addition to the Twingo E-Tech electric range: the Twingobay panoramic glass roof. With a surface area of 0.7m², this feature creates a brighter in-car experience, letting natural light flood into the cabin, increasing the sense of space for all passengers. With its rounded contours, the Twingobay glass roof contributes to the vehicle’s distinctive character. The Twingo graphic alphabet is featured on the inside and is visible from the cabin. This exclusive detail brings to mind the playful, offbeat world of Twingo, while creating a distinctive visual signature.

The glass roof uses multi-layer technology to ensure passenger comfort all year round, filtering 99.9% of UVs and blocking most IR radiation, with a low-emissivity film contributing to high standards of thermal comfort inside the car, whatever the season. This controlled heat gain lets passengers take full advantage of the glass sunroof without a blind, for greater interior space and reduced weight.

For the UK, Twingo is planned to receive the Twingobay glass roof in 2027, with the price to be confirmed closer to the time.

At the same time, in the same way as for other Renault models featuring the OpenR Link system with Google built-in, Google’s AI assistant – Gemini – is making its in-car debut as part of an optional over-the-air update to Google Assistant.

Renault Rafale hypnotic
Renault Rafale is expanding its range with a new limited edition expressing real personality. Based on the high-spec finish: Rafale hyper hybrid E-Tech 4x4 300 hp Atelier Alpine, Rafale hypnotic delivers the very best of Renault technology, along with an exclusive design and premium features. More information

Roll-out of the LFP battery across the entire Renault E-Tech electric range 
Renault is continuing its electric offensive with the gradual roll-out of LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery technology across its entire range of passenger cars. The aim is to make electric mobility even more affordable and competitive through an optimised price-to-range ratio. Following Twingo and Megane, Scenic and Renault 5 E-Tech electric are set to gain this technology, to be followed shortly by Renault 4 E-Tech electric. The LFP batteries in these models use a cell-to-pack architecture that optimises energy density and usable battery capacity: 27.5 kWh for Twingo, 37 kWh for Renault 5 and 67 kWh for Megane and Scenic. In the same way as other Renault EVs, models with an LFP battery ship with the patented Fireman Access system to flood the cells quickly in the event of a fire.

Renault 8 Gordini Concept 
Renault’s heritage is a source of inspiration and emotion, the basis of a strong bond forged with customers, motoring enthusiasts and the general public. This concept car reboots the legendary Renault 8 Gordini in the form of an all-electric two-seater coupé with racing-style proportions. Inspired by the world of rallying, it incorporates the iconic features of the 1960s classic in a contemporary design. Through this exercise in style, the brand pays tribute to a model that played a key role in shaping its sporting image. More information

Renault 4 JP4x4 Concept
Previewed at the 2026 Roland-Garros French Open tennis tournament, Renault 4 JP4x4 Concept is a fresh take on the Plein Air (1969) and JP4 (1981) versions of the original Renault 4. It reboots the “leisure” styling of these vehicles, with chic, contemporary and light-hearted flair, along with a four-wheel drive system for a promise of adventure. More information

A stand dedicated to LCVs
The brand will also be offering visitors the chance to discover its full range of LCVs on a dedicated Renault Pro+ stand, also in Hall 6. As well as showcasing the best-selling Kangoo, Trafic and Master, the stand will present solutions designed to make life easier for business users, with a new range of services (Renault UPTIMIZE) and conversions (including Converted by Renault).

New Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric
Recently named International Van of the Year’ (IVOTY) 2027, New Trafic Van E-Tech electric marks a breakthrough for Renault’s all-electric vans on the European market: it is technologically advanced, efficient, comfortable, customisable and scalable. More information

Experiences and events throughout the week on the Renault stand
The Renault stand will offer visitors new experiences every day. A wide range of activities and events are taking place throughout the week, including: driving simulators, employment meet-ups, information on careers in the automotive industry for young people, initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion, DJ sets and evening events.

In particular, visitors will be able to take the virtual wheel of a Renault 5 Turbo 3E with two driving simulators. The stand will also host a series of key events on recruitment, career opportunities in the automotive sector for young people, and gender diversity, in partnership primarily with the organisations “Elles bougent” and “WAVE Les Elles de l’Auto”.

Finally, DJ sets will add a buzz to the evenings, and special measures will be in place throughout the week to welcome and support visitors who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

What will Renault unveil at the 2026 Paris Motor Show?
Renault will unveil the new E-Space Concept, a contemporary vision of travel and family mobility in the electric age. Renault will also showcase a renewed range of full electric and full hybrid models, alongside two further concept cars and its latest LCVs and business services.

What is Renault E-Space Concept?
E-Space Concept is a new concept car inspired by the spirit of the original Renault Espace, first launched in 1984. It reinterprets Renault’s voitures à vivre philosophy for the electric era, with a focus on space, design, technology and the in-car experience.

What new models will Renault display at the show?
The Renault stand will feature new Megane E-Tech electric, new Trafic Van E-Tech electric, the Rafale hypnotic limited edition and a hyper-customised version of Renault 5 Turbo 3E. Renault 8 Gordini Concept and Renault 4 JP4x4 Concept will also be on display alongside E-Space Concept.

How is Renault updating its electric range?
Renault is progressively introducing LFP battery technology across its E-Tech electric passenger-car range, beginning with Twingo and Megane and extending to Scenic, Renault 5 and Renault 4. The aim is to improve the price-to-range balance and make electric mobility more accessible.

What is new for Twingo E-Tech electric?
Twingo E-Tech electric is gaining the new Twingobay panoramic glass roof, which measures 0.7m² and is designed to bring more natural light into the cabin while filtering 99.9% of UV radiation.

When and where will Renault hold its Paris Motor Show press conference?
Renault’s press conference will take place on Monday 12 October 2026 at 8.30am CET on the Renault stand in Hall 6. It will include the world premiere of E-Space Concept and will also be available to follow online.

ABOUT RENAULT
Renault is the world’s leading French car brand, building on over a century of innovation to develop voitures à vivre based on desirable design with useful, people-first technologies and electrified powertrains that make no compromises on driving pleasure. Designed as living spaces, Renault vehicles are made for everyday living. Having initiated on an in-depth transformation with the Renaulution plan, the brand is now beginning a new strategic cycle with futuREady, a plan to boost its competitive edge and deliver long-term performance, both in Europe and internationally. This ambition is based on desirable products and increased international momentum, as well as on a pragmatic two-pillar approach to electrification – 100 % hybrid and 100 % electric – in order to support the energy transition at any pace of progress.

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