Renault Twingo E-Tech vs Volkswagen e-up!
How the Renault Twingo E-Tech and the Volkswagen e-up! compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Renault Twingo E-Tech | Volkswagen e-up! | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 163 mi | 162 mi |
| Usable battery | 27.5 kWh | 32.3 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 10.5 kWh/100 km | 12.7 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2020 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Renault Twingo E-Tech | Volkswagen e-up! | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 108 mi | 107 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 155 mi | 153 mi |
| Highway | 127 mi | 126 mi |
| City | 176 mi | 175 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Renault Twingo E-Tech
- Further in winter
- Renault Twingo E-Tech
- More efficient
- Renault Twingo E-Tech
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Renault Twingo E-Tech or the Volkswagen e-up!?
- On the EPA rating the Renault Twingo E-Tech is rated 163 mi and the Volkswagen e-up! 162 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 108 mi from the Renault Twingo E-Tech and 107 mi from the Volkswagen e-up!.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, 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.