The Renault Kwid EV was spotted in India for the first time. The Kwid EV will be Renault’s affordable electric hatchback car. This EV is expected to launch in the Indian market soon. It will compete with the budget EV cars in the hatchback segment. The Kwid EV is anticipated to offer a competitive price point and impressive range to attract customers in the electric vehicle market. Let’s have a deep look.
Impact On The Indian EV Market
The EV market in India is rapidly growing. Especially budget EV makers are leading in India because of the increasing demand for affordable electric vehicles in the country. The other competitors in the segment have already stepped into the EV market, such as Tata and MG with the Tiago, Nexon, Comet, and ZS EV models. Additionally, Maruti Suzuki also announced plans to launch their electric vehicles in the coming years to keep up with the market trend. Now it’s Renault’s turn to enter the EV market in India. The spy shots of the upcoming Renault Kwid EV have surfaced on the Internet. Let’s see what models they bring to compete with the existing players.
Powertrain
The Renault Kwid will likely have a 26.8 kWh battery pack to offer a competitive 225 km range in the electric vehicle market. The power output would be 65 BHP and 113 Nm of torque, speculating based on the international-spec model. With this powertrain, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 14 seconds. The charging options would be a 7 kw AC charger and a 30 kw DC fast charger, allowing for quick and efficient charging times.
Kwid EV Features
The Renault Kwid EV will come with a simple interior design layout. Expect to get a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10-inch touchscreen, and automatic climate control. It may also offer cruise control and vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality for powering external devices.
Price & Launch
We expect the Renault Kwid EV to come to India in mid-2026. The launch price will be Rs. 7-8 Lakh (ex-showroom).
