2024 Renault Scenic E-Tech Is A Family-Friendly Electric Crossover With Up To 379 Miles Of Range

Renault unveiled the all-new fifth generation of the Scenic, which adopts the E-Tech moniker, at the IAA Mobility Motor Show in Munich. One of the pioneers in the compact minivan segment has been transformed into a fully electric crossover retaining a family-friendly character, with a focus on sustainability and safety.

The production model looks similar to the Vision Scenic Concept from last year, albeit with toned-down features. Renault hopes that the crossover stance will make the Scenic more appealing to buyers, since minivans are pretty much dead in Europe if you exclude the LCV-based proposals.

The aggressive face of the Scenic E-Tech adopts the split headlight treatment similar to the Rafale SUV flagship, with a special pattern for the covered grille. The futuristic alloy wheels measure up to 20 inches in diameter and add up to the Peugeot-inspired features brought by ex-Peugeot and current Renault design boss Gilles Vidal. Other notable features include the flush door handles, the aluminum-style exterior accents, and the dark-tinted Y-shaped taillights.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech measures 4,470 mm (176 inches) long, 1,864 mm (73.4 inches) wide, and 1,571 mm (61.9 inches) tall, with a wheelbase of 2,785 mm (110 inches). Those figures make it 64 mm (2.5 inches) longer and 82 mm (3.2 inches) shorter than the discontinued fourth-gen Scenic minivan, with a nearly identical width. It is also 271 mm (10.7 inches) longer than the closely related Megane E-tech compact crossover, positioned as a larger and more spacious alternative in Renault’s EV lineup despite being exclusively available with a five-seater layout.

Interior Focused On Practicality And Sustainability

Practicality has been a focus for the Scenic bloodline and the new generation is no exception, offering 38.7 lt (1.4 cubic feet) of in-cabin storage. A highlight is the armrest for the rear passengers which includes cupholders, a storage compartment, dual USB-C ports, fold-out stands, and wireless charging. The 545 lt (19.2 cubic feet) boot space is 27 lt (1 cubic feet) smaller than the previous generation of the Scenic, but it can grow to 1,670 lt (59 cubic feet) when the rear seats are folded. Renault claims that the knee room and the headroom are equivalent to the “top C-segment family cars”.

Another important element of the new Scenic E-Tech is sustainability, as Renault wants to become a carbon-neutral brand in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050. The automaker claims that up to 24% of the materials used in the Scenic E-Tech are recycled, while 90% of its mass is recyclable (including the battery pack). In that context, the cabin is leather-free, using bio-sourced and environmentally friendly materials.