The 2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech electric SUV has been confirmed for Australian release before the end of the year.
It will be the first time in over a decade the Scenic nameplate has been seen in Renault Australia showrooms, where it previously graced as a series of compact people movers and crossovers in the 2000s and early 2010s.
First revealed more than two years ago in 2023, the all-new five-seat EV will be available in two guises including a long-range variant with an 87kWh battery offering up to 625km of WLTP-certified driving range per charge.
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Full local pricing and specifications will be revealed closer to launch, but Renault Australia has noted that in Europe the Scenic E-Tech “is available with a choice of three model grades, two battery capacities and two electric motor outputs”, potentially hinting at future plans for the Australian range.
Preliminary drivetrain specifications are detailed below.
| Specifications | Scenic E-Tech Standard Range | Scenic E-Tech Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single-motor electric | Single-motor electric |
| Battery | 60kWh NMC | 87kWH NMC |
| Power | 125kW | 160kW |
| Torque | 280Nm | 300Nm |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 8.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Claimed range | 430km | 625km |
| Max DC charge rate | 130kW | 150kW |
Dimensionally, the Renault Scenic E-Tech is slightly larger than the Nissan Qashqai, putting it somewhere between the small and medium SUV segments in terms of size.
| Dimensions | Renault Scenic E-Tech |
|---|---|
| Length | 4470mm |
| Width | 1864mm |
| Height | 1565mm |
| Wheelbase | 2785mm |
| Cargo capacity | 545-1670L |
Joining the Megane E-Tech small SUV and the Kangoo E-Tech compact delivery van in Renault Australia’s EV lineup, the Scenic E-Tech will be the first of six new or updated models headed Down Under from the French brand over the coming 12-18 months.
The second cab off the rank will likely be the facelifted Captur light SUV, which is also due for Australian market launch before 2025 comes to a close.
CarExpert expects further announcements to be made around both the Captur and Scenic E-Tech in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for all the latest.
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