KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Kwid EV spied undisguised.
- Will be available with a single battery pack of 26.8 kWh.
- Could become India's cheapest EV, beating the MG Comet.
Renault Kwid EV, which was spied for the very first time last year fully camouflaged, has now been captured completely undisguised. This is probably the first time ever we are getting to see the Kwid EV in real. Now, there is no concrete information about its launch date, but whenever it happens, there is a huge possibility that this car could become the cheapest EV in India. Let's learn more about this car below. In the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Renault Kwid EV
Renault Kwid EV was spotted testing in India for the very first time around August 2024, and at that time, it was caught fully camouflaged. However, now on the web, images circulating show it in a production-ready version. One important thing to note is that - internationally, this particular car is known as the Dacia Spring EV, and when it was first spied in India, it was being tested as the Dacia Spring. Now, we can spot the Renault badge on it.
Now, there is no concrete information on the launch date of this car. However, one important thing that the whole automotive industry believes is that - when launched, the Kwid EV or the E-Kwid could be India's cheapest EV to purchase. That said, the current cheapest EV on sale is the MG Comet, which starts at Rs 7 lakh ex-showroom. The Kwid EV could start at an even cheaper rate.
Specifications and Features
Talking some specifications of the Dacia Spring EV, which could enter the Kwid EV too, are - 26.8 kWh battery pack available with different motors - differentiated by 45hp / 65hp. The range as per the Dacia site is 225 km, and its charging time is 45 minutes to go from 20% to 80%. Other details of this car - 308L of boot space, 7-inch infotainment screen, 10-inch infotainment screen, ADAS Level 1, wireless charging, and multi-purpose cupholder. Now, these details I have taken from the international site, but Renault might do something completely unique and new.
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Verdict
Renault Kwid has was a successful car in India. It was accepted by Indians because of the high value it provides for its money. Perfect car for city commutes, tractable engine, fuel-efficient, and universally accepted good looks. Now, being EV is its latest mission, and this will be a fairly special car, as the segment in which it competes is the entry level and no other car is offered with an electric version. So, if the asking price is kept good, Kwid EV can reclaim its lost throne.
