Renault has given its family electric SUV a mid-life upgrade for the 2027 model year, and the changes go straight to the two things buyers argue about most: how far the car goes and how long it sits at a charger. The headline is a new 89 kWh NMC battery that replaces the old 87 kWh pack, lifting the WLTP range to as much as 642 km in Renault's European figures and to 392 miles (about 631 km) in the UK Techno specification. Fast charging also improves: a 15-80% top-up now takes 28 minutes at up to 150 kW, down from 37 minutes. The power stays at 160 kW (218 PS / 215 hp), while the cabin gains Google Gemini, a Qi2 wireless charger and a longer list of standard driver aids. UK orders opened on 1 October 2026 from £33,245 after the £3,750 Electric Car Grant, and the price did not rise with the upgrade.
Performance & Specs
The Scenic E-Tech keeps a single front-mounted electric motor driving the front wheels, built by Renault at Cléon in Normandy. It produces 160 kW, which Renault rounds up to 220 hp in its marketing; converted properly that is 218 PS or about 215 hp, and UK outlets quote the same motor as 215 bhp. Torque is 300 Nm. The car reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7.9 seconds and tops out at 170 km/h, figures that carry over unchanged from the outgoing model. In other words the 2027 update is about stamina rather than speed, and the Scenic remains a comfortable, quick-enough family car rather than a performance model.
The new battery is the real change. Renault says the 89 kWh NMC pack cuts DC fast-charging time by about 25%, mostly through a better charging curve rather than a higher peak, which stays at 150 kW. The 15-80% window falls from 37 to 28 minutes, and Renault UK states that this adds about 58 kWh in that time. Range rises by 11 miles in the UK, from 381 to 392 miles, and by about 17 km in Renault's European headline figure, from 625 to 642 km. A cheaper 67 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) version with a cell-to-pack design is also announced; it is rated at up to 467 km WLTP, peaks at 165 kW and charges 15-80% in 24 minutes, but it is not yet on sale everywhere.
| Powertrain | Single-motor FWD BEV |
|---|---|
| Power | 160 kW (218 PS / 215 hp) |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s |
| Battery | 89 kWh NMC |
| Range | Up to 642 km WLTP |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Battery electric (BEV), single front motor |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 160 kW (218 PS / 215 hp) |
| TORQUE | 300 Nm |
| ACCELERATION | 0-100 km/h in 7.9 s |
| TOP SPEED | 170 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | Front-wheel drive |
| BATTERY | 89 kWh NMC (67 kWh LFP version announced) |
| WLTP RANGE | Up to 642 km (Renault Europe); 392 miles / about 631 km (UK Techno) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,470 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,864 mm |
| Height | 1,571 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,785 mm |
| Boot | 545 L |
At 4.47 metres long the Scenic sits in the compact-crossover bracket, but it is built on Renault's dedicated electric AmpR Medium platform, so the wheelbase is long at about 2.78 metres. Renault quotes a 545 litre boot, and independent specification sheets list around 1,670 litres with the rear seats folded. The boot has a double floor with a hidden compartment, and the accessory range now includes a foldable storage box, a pet car seat and a Handpresso coffee machine for charging stops. For longer trips, an Aero Cargo Box mounted on the tow bar adds a further 310 litres. Kerb weight is below 1,900 kg according to Renault.
| LENGTH | 4,470 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,864 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,571 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,785 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 545 L (about 1,670 L seats folded, per independent spec sheets) |
| OPTIONAL CARGO BOX | +310 L (tow-bar mounted Aero Cargo Box) |
Charging & Battery
The 89 kWh NMC pack is assembled at Renault's Douai plant in northern France, using cells sourced in Poland. The peak DC rate stays at 150 kW, so the gain comes from holding a high charging speed for longer, which is why the 15-80% time drops from 37 to 28 minutes. Renault UK quotes roughly 58 kWh added in that window on a 150 kW charger. At home, an 11 kW onboard AC charger is standard, and Renault's European press release also lists 22 kW chargers. Battery pre-conditioning helps the car reach its best charging speed at compatible rapid chargers, and real-world times will still vary with temperature and charger output.
The upcoming 67 kWh LFP pack, called Comfort Range in France, is the more interesting technical story. It uses 232 closely packed pouch cells in a cell-to-pack layout with 53% packing efficiency, accepts up to 165 kW and charges 15-80% in 24 minutes, faster than the larger NMC battery. Renault quotes up to 467 km WLTP for it. UK outlets expect an entry-level 67 kWh Scenic of up to 290 miles later, but Renault has not given a UK date.
| BATTERY | 89 kWh NMC (67 kWh LFP announced) |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | 11 kW standard (Renault Europe also lists 22 kW) |
| DC FAST CHARGING | 150 kW (89 kWh) / 165 kW (67 kWh LFP) |
| DC 15-80% TIME | 28 min (89 kWh) / 24 min (67 kWh LFP) |
Design & Interior
Visually the Scenic is a light touch. Renault adds two new paint colours, Satin Slate Blue and Exo Galaxy Grey, to bring the palette to seven, and the UK cars get gloss-black lower bumpers. New wheel designs arrive too: the 19-inch Cinetic on Techno and the 20-inch Synergy on higher trims, with aero covers on the 20-inch wheels that Renault says contain at least 72% recycled material. The silhouette is unchanged from the car that won European Car of the Year 2024.
Inside, the focus is on materials and comfort. Techno trim uses recycled PET fabric with more than 95% recycled content and lightning-bolt topstitching, while Esprit Alpine cars get a spectral titanium finish made from at least 75% recycled ABS-PC plastic. The entry Techno now comes with heated seats, a heated steering wheel and a powered tailgate in the UK, Techno Esprit Alpine adds electrically adjustable front seats with massage, and the Iconic Esprit Alpine tops the range with a Solarbay panoramic roof that can opacify in segments, a Harman Kardon audio system, a 360-degree camera, a smart rear-view mirror and hands-free parking.
Technology & Features
The infotainment runs the openR link system with Google built in. The 2027 update adds Google Gemini as an alternative to Google Assistant, so drivers can talk to the car in natural language, and Google Maps gains more customisation options. A new my rnlt smartphone app syncs with the car in real time, and a three-year plan of 2 GB of data per month is included. The Qi2 wireless charger is now ventilated, delivers 15 W and supports MagSafe on iPhones. The new Smart mode automatically switches the Multi-Sense driving mode between Eco, Comfort and Sport.
Safety & ADAS
Renault has widened the standard driver-assistance package. Adaptive cruise control is standard, and the Active Driver Assist system gains a Multi Target function that tracks several vehicles ahead, a realistic-view display, temporary lateral positioning at up to 70 km/h and an emergency stop assist. A more advanced driver-monitoring system detects fatigue and distraction, driver recognition can load personal settings, and upgraded Safety Score and Safety Coach features give feedback after each trip. In the UK, every Scenic E-Tech now has blind-spot warning and rear automatic emergency braking as standard, and rear cross-traffic alert has been reported as part of the update.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2 (Active Driver Assist) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | Adaptive cruise control, Multi Target, emergency stop assist, driver monitoring, blind-spot warning, rear AEB, 360° camera (Iconic Esprit Alpine) |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Techno (UK) | 215 hp | 300 Nm | 7.9s | 170 km/h | FWD | 89 kWh | 392 mi (631 km) | £33,245 after grant | 19-inch wheels, heated seats and wheel, powered boot, Qi2 charger |
| Techno Esprit Alpine (UK) | 215 hp | 300 Nm | 7.9s | 170 km/h | FWD | 89 kWh | 385 mi (620 km) | £36,245 after grant | 20-inch wheels, massage front seats |
| Iconic Esprit Alpine (UK) | 215 hp | 300 Nm | 7.9s | 170 km/h | FWD | 89 kWh | 382 mi (615 km) | £38,245 after grant | Solarbay roof, Harman Kardon audio, 360-degree camera, hands-free parking |
| Comfort Range LFP (France, later) | — | — | — | — | FWD | 67 kWh | 467 km | €31,750 (France, autumn 2026) | LFP cell-to-pack, 165 kW peak, 15-80% in 24 min |
Pricing & Availability
In the UK, orders for the 2027 Scenic E-Tech opened on 1 October 2026. Prices after the £3,750 Electric Car Grant start at £33,245 for Techno, £36,245 for Techno Esprit Alpine and £38,245 for Iconic Esprit Alpine, so list prices before the grant work out to £36,995, £39,995 and £41,995. Those prices are unchanged from the outgoing car, which means the extra range, faster charging and new equipment come at no extra cost. In France, Renault announced the update on 1 September 2026 and lists the 89 kWh Techno from €38,750, quoted with the French CEE energy-savings bonus of €8,240 included, or €270 a month on a 37-month lease. The 67 kWh Comfort Range starts at €31,750 (€240 a month) and arrives in autumn 2026. The Scenic is built at Renault's Douai plant, and UK delivery dates have not been published.
How It Compares
The Scenic is not a direct cross-shop for either rival, because the ZEEKR 7X and ONVO L90 are Chinese-market EVs and are not sold in the UK or France. The comparison is about what the same money buys. At roughly $44,000 in China, both offer far more power than the Scenic's 215 hp, with 470 hp for the ZEEKR 7X and 355 hp for the ONVO L90. Their 550 km figures use the optimistic CLTC cycle, so on the stricter WLTP scale the Renault's 632-642 km would look comfortably ahead, although the cycles are not directly comparable. The Scenic wins on charging convenience in Europe, a dedicated European build and a charging curve that already beats its own previous version by nine minutes, while the Chinese cars win on outright performance per dollar.
- Range rises to as much as 642 km WLTP with no price increase in the UK
- 15-80% fast charging cut from 37 to 28 minutes, with Gemini and Qi2 added as standard kit
- 545 litre boot and a long list of standard driver aids
- Peak charging stays at 150 kW, modest next to 800 V rivals
- Single front motor and 7.9 s to 100 km/h, so performance is unchanged
The 2027 Scenic E-Tech is a sensible, well-targeted update rather than a new car. A bigger battery, a quarter less time at the charger and more standard equipment, all without a price rise in the UK, make the family-friendly Scenic easier to recommend than before. It will not impress anyone who wants fast acceleration or 800 V charging, but for a European family that wants an efficient 600-plus km electric SUV with a big boot, this is now one of the more complete packages. The 67 kWh LFP version is worth waiting for if budget matters more than range.
