Renault has introduced a series of updates for the Scenic E-Tech, exactly three years after its debut.
The electric crossover inherits a new LFP battery, faster charging, improved safety features, and Google Gemini AI integration from the recently facelifted Megane E-Tech.
However, it skips the styling updates, leaving them for later in the product cycle.
Visually, changes are limited to gloss black accents on the bumpers, new 19- and 20-inch alloy wheels, and fresh paint shades: Satin Blue Slate and Exo Galaxy Grey.
Interior and Tech Upgrades
Inside, the openR link infotainment gains Google Gemini AI as a smarter alternative to the Google Assistant.
Users can download apps from the Google Play Store using 2 GB of monthly data offered by Renault for three years.
Other interior upgrades include a magnetic and ventilated wireless charging pad, and more sustainable upholstery options.
Techno models feature PET fabrics with over 95% recycled yarn, Esprit Alpine editions gain a spectral titanium finish made from 75% recycled plastic, and top Iconic trims receive cubic grey accents or optional light grey with genuine lime wood.
The safety suite inherits the Megane’s updated in-car monitoring camera, which tracks driver fatigue and enables driver recognition for loading presets.
It also benefits from more sophisticated ADAS, including Multi Target tracking, improved lane positioning at speeds up to 70 km/h, Emergency Stop Assist, and a smarter predictive eco-driving function.
New Batteries and Longer Range
Under the skin, the Scenic E-Tech borrows the LFP battery introduced by the Megane E-Tech during its mid-lifecycle update, combined with a carryover front-mounted electric motor producing 220 hp (164 kW / 223 PS).
The 67 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery of the Comfort Range variant has a cell-to-pack architecture and delivers up to 467 km (290 miles) of WLTP range, which is 37 km (23 miles) more than its NMC predecessor.
It supports 165 kW fast charging, taking it from 15-80% in 24 minutes, or 25% faster than before.
The larger 89 kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) battery pack, exclusive to the Scenic E-Tech Long Range, has also been upgraded, gaining 2 kWh in capacity and stretching the WLTP range by 17 km (11 miles) to 642 km (399 miles).
This unit is compatible with 150 kW fast charging, replenishing 15-80% in 28 minutes.
Pricing and Availability
The updated Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric is available to order in France starting at €38,750 ($44,900) for the 89 kWh Long Range model in the Techno trim.
The cheaper 67 kWh Comfort Range version will arrive in the coming months, priced from €31,750 ($36,800).
The electric crossover is still being manufactured at Renault’s ElectriCity facility in Douai, France, with electric motors supplied by the Cléon plant in Normandy.
