With a UV filter and low-emissivity coating, this affordable Renault electric car comes equipped with a feature that was previously only available in its higher-end models.
11/10/2026 17:30
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11/10/2026 17:30
Renault is expanding the equipment options for the Twingo E-Tech with a feature that might seem reserved for higher-end models: ahead of the Paris Motor Show, it unveiled the Twingobay panoramic glass roof, a solution that makes the interior much brighter.
It will be available as an option on the electric model, covering an area of 0.7 square meters. In keeping with the vehicle’s style, it doesn’t have typical rectangular shapes but instead features a rounded design that matches the exterior look of Renault’s compact electric vehicle line.
A glass roof without a sunshade
This is not a standard glass roof; instead, the brand uses a multi-layer technology claimed to be capable of filtering 99.9% of ultraviolet rays and blocking most of the infrared radiation that enters the vehicle. An additional low-emissivity coating helps maintain a more stable temperature inside, both in summer and winter.
The result is the ability to do without a traditional interior shade, which offers dual benefits. On one hand, it keeps the glass surface completely clear, and on the other hand, it avoids adding the mechanism and weight associated with a conventional sunshade—something that is particularly important in an electric vehicle like this, which has a limited battery capacity and reduced range.
The Twingobay option will be available starting October 13th, with Renault setting the price between 550 and 600 euros depending on the market, though it won’t be the only technological addition to this electric vehicle.
Twingo E-Tech models equipped with OpenR Link and integrated Google services will be able to receive an upgrade to Google Assistant powered by Gemini, Google’s artificial intelligence, via a wireless update. This will be an optional feature distributed remotely, without the need to visit a dealership.
Here’s what the electric Twingo looks like in Spain
Besides the new roof, there are no changes to the Renault Twingo E-Tech, which remains a car designed primarily for urban use. It measures 3.79 meters in length, has five doors and four seats, and offers up to 360 liters of trunk space.
It is available only with an electric motor of 60 kW (80 HP) and 175 Nm of torque, paired with an automatic transmission, capable of reaching a top speed of 130 km/h. The only battery it can be equipped with has a capacity of 27.5 kWh, and the certified range varies between 248 and 263 kilometers depending on the configuration.
The Spanish lineup is offered in the evolution and techno trims. The evolution trim comes standard with a 10.1-inch OpenR Link display, rear parking sensors, sliding and foldable rear seats, and an adjustable driver’s seat. The techno trim adds integrated Google navigation, an Arkamys Auditorium sound system with six speakers, a digital rear-view camera, and four levels of regenerative braking, including the One Pedal function.
Regarding price, Renault España currently sells the Twingo E-Tech electric evolution for 17,463 euros and the techno version for 18,959 euros, both before adding the additional 4,050 euros required by the brand under its Auto+ program. Thus, with promotions, the cost can be reduced to 13,413 euros.