According to Automotive News Europe, Renault is preparing to introduce a small, budget-friendly electric supermini that will be positioned below the 5 and act as a modern successor to the Twingo.

The new model is expected to be launched in 2026 and will be unveiled on November 15 as part of the company’s capital markets day. This move is aimed at reassuring investors as Renault plans to list its electric vehicle division, Ampere, on the stock market. Ampere aims to introduce six electric vehicles by 2030 and produce one million cars by 2032.

Despite the city car being produced under the Renault brand, it is projected to be manufactured at Renault’s facility in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. This approach is likely taken to reduce operational expenses and minimize the impact of trade tariffs by producing a European-focused, affordable supermini locally.

The new Renault supermini is set to fill the void left by the aging Twingo, and it’s expected to be priced lower than the 5. Renault CEO Luca de Meo previously expressed his desire to “democratize” electric car ownership in Europe and hinted that the new model could be priced at around £20,000.

De Meo emphasized that the new model will play a significant role in making electric cars more accessible and increasing their sales volume in the UK and mainland Europe. He also mentioned that the design of the new car draws inspiration from Japanese kei cars, which are known for their strict size and power regulations and accounted for a significant portion of new car sales in Japan last year.