The Renault Twingo E-Tech electric has been named one of seven finalists for Car of the Year 2027, Europe’s most prestigious car award. The shortlist was chosen by the European jury of motoring journalists, and the winner will be announced on 8 January 2027 at the Brussels Motor Show.

What is it?

The Twingo E-Tech electric is Renault’s all-electric city car for the European A-segment. With prices starting at under €20,000, it is designed for everyday use and aims to be a game-changer by bringing electric cars into the mainstream of the small-car market. It is built at Renault’s plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia.

Specification	Renault Twingo E-Tech electric
Starting price	Under €20,000
Battery	27.5 kWh LFP
WLTP range	Around 260 km
Motor	60 kW (80 hp), 175 Nm
Charging	11 kW AC / up to 50 kW DC
Units sold so far	Nearly 26,000
Q3 2026 ranking	No. 1 in its European segment
Award ceremony	8 January 2027, Brussels Motor Show

A strong start on the road

The Twingo is already off to a strong start in showrooms. In the third quarter of 2026 it took the top spot in the European sales rankings for its segment, and nearly 26,000 units have already been sold.

Six years in the final

This is the sixth year in a row that Renault has had a model in the Car of the Year final. Over that period the brand has taken the title twice, with the Scenic E-Tech electric in 2024 and the Renault 5 E-Tech electric in 2025. A win for the Twingo would make it three electric Renaults crowned in four years.

Why it matters

Affordable small EVs have been the missing piece of Europe’s electric transition, and Chinese brands have been eyeing that gap. A European-built electric city car under €20,000 that is already topping its segment shows there is real demand when the price is right, and a Car of the Year win in January would give that message even more weight.

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