Renault Twingo Electric vs smart EQ fortwo cabrio
How the Renault Twingo Electric and the smart EQ fortwo cabrio compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Renault Twingo Electric | smart EQ fortwo cabrio | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 118 mi | 62 mi |
| Usable battery | 21.3 kWh | 17.6 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 16.3 kWh/100 km | 17.8 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Renault Twingo Electric | smart EQ fortwo cabrio | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 78 mi | 41 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 112 mi | 59 mi |
| Motorway | 92 mi | 48 mi |
| City | 127 mi | 67 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Renault Twingo Electric
- Further in winter
- Renault Twingo Electric
- More efficient
- Renault Twingo Electric
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Renault Twingo Electric or the smart EQ fortwo cabrio?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Renault Twingo Electric is rated 118 mi and the smart EQ fortwo cabrio 62 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 78 mi from the Renault Twingo Electric and 41 mi from the smart EQ fortwo cabrio.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.