The Renault Kwid EV is an upcoming all-electric hatchback, which is designed for city commuting. It comes with an aerodynamic design with a bold body, which makes it recognisable even in traffic.
Despite being a compact vehicle, it has a spacious cabin equipped with smart and high-tech features to ensure comfort and convenience for occupants. It has quite high ground clearance, and the wheelbase is long to give ample legroom.
Here, we have shared everything you need to know about the Renault Kwid EV. Read this article thoroughly to check the expected launch date, ex-showroom price, key specifications, top features, dimensions and other details that are available.
Launch Date & Price
The Renault Kwid EV is expected to be introduced to the Indian market most probably by late 2026. The actual date for the launch of this car will be disclosed soon; the auto manufacturer will formally announce it.
The pricing details for this car will be disclosed with the launch. It is expected that it will be available in the Indian market most probably between the ex-showroom price of ₹8-₹11 lakh.
Motor, Performance & Battery
The Renault Kwid EV comes with a single motor configuration with single-speed automatic transmission and FWD drivetrain. It generates the power of 45 PS and 65 PS for the standard variant and top trim, respectively, and a torque of 113 Nm.
The 0-100 km/h acceleration timing for this car is likely to be 12 seconds, and the maximum speed is expected to be around 120 km/h. It comes with the 26.8 kWh lithium-ion battery, which is expected to give a range of around 250 km.
It supports AC and DC charging. At the EV charging station, it can charge this EV from 15 to 80 per cent just in 35-40 minutes with the power of kW, and with a 7.4 kW AC charger, it takes up to 5 hours for a full charge.
Exterior & Interior
The Renault Kwid EV’s exterior is stylish with premium lighting, and the interior features a spacious cabin with smart features. The exterior and interior highlights are available below.
Exterior
- Closed EV-style front grille
- LED DRLs with halogen/LED headlamps
- EV-specific front and rear bumpers
- Blue EV accent elements
- Dual-tone alloy wheels
- Roof rails
- Charging port on front/side
- Compact, high ground-clearance stance
Interior
- Dual-tone dashboard theme
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment
- 7-inch digital instrument cluster
- Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Fabric seat upholstery
- Steering-mounted controls
- Automatic climate control
- Power windows & keyless entry
Brake, Suspension, Chassis & Safety
The Renault Kwid EV’s front and rear brakes are disc and drum, respectively; additionally, it has a regenerative braking system and ABS with EBD. The front suspension is MacPherson strut, and the rear one is torsion beam, ensuring a smooth riding experience.
This car features a high-strength steel body structure and floor-mounted battery pack, and for the safety of occupants, it has multiple airbags and additional features: ESC, HSA, rear parking sensors, a rear parking camera, and a seatbelt reminder system.
Dimension & Capacity
The Renault Kwid EV’s length, width and height are 3,735 mm, 1,580 mm and 1,510 mm, respectively. The ground clearance is 180 mm, making it Indian road condition friendly, and the wheelbase of 2,420 mm ensures better stability at high speed.
This car comes with the seating capacity of 5 people, making a comfortable seating position for a large family. It is expected that it will have a boot space of around 300 litres, which can carry small luggage easily for a long drive.
