Renault Twizy
The Renault Twizy is a quadricycle with a stated top speed of 50 mph / 80 km/h and a stated range of 56 miles (ECE-15 UTAC).
Last updated: 4 October 2026
Motor and performance
- Motor type
- electric asynchronous (induction)
- Motor power, as the maker rates it
- 13 kW - 17 hp
- Top speed
- 50 mph / 80 km/h
- Claimed range
- 56 miles (ECE-15 UTAC)
- Vehicle class
- heavy quadricycle
“Motor and drivetrain features 3CG - electric asynchronous (induction)”
Source: renaultownersclub.com/wp-content/uploads/vehicles/Twizy.pdf
“Maximum power 13 kW - 17 hp”
Source: renaultownersclub.com/wp-content/uploads/vehicles/Twizy.pdf
“Max speed (mph/kph) 50 / 80”
Source: renaultownersclub.com/wp-content/uploads/vehicles/Twizy.pdf
“Range ECE -15 UTAC* (miles) 56”
Source: renaultownersclub.com/wp-content/uploads/vehicles/Twizy.pdf
“Being a four-wheeled vehicle – classed as a heavy quadricycle – Twizy is inherently more stable and offers greater protection than a scooter or motorcycle.”
Source: renaultownersclub.com/wp-content/uploads/vehicles/Twizy.pdf
Battery and charging
- The battery the maker fits
- 6.1kWh lithium-ion battery, located underneath the front seat
- Capacity of the battery the maker fits
- 6.1kWh
- Charging time, stated for the machine
- 3.5 hours
- Battery type
- lithium-ion
- System voltage
- 58 volts
“The Twizy is powered by a rear-mounted 17hp (13kW) motor and a compact and lightweight 6.1kWh lithium-ion battery, located underneath the front seat.”
Source: renaultownersclub.com/wp-content/uploads/vehicles/Twizy.pdf
“The Twizy is powered by a rear-mounted 17hp (13kW) motor and a compact and lightweight 6.1kWh lithium-ion battery, located underneath the front seat.”
Source: renaultownersclub.com/wp-content/uploads/vehicles/Twizy.pdf
“domestic or workplace electricity supply. Full charge takes about 3.5 hours”
Source: renaultownersclub.com/wp-content/uploads/vehicles/Twizy.pdf
“Using a domestic socket, it takes approximately 3.5 hours to complete a full charge.”
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“and lightweight 6.1kWh lithium-ion battery, located underneath the front seat.”
Source: renaultownersclub.com/wp-content/uploads/vehicles/Twizy.pdf
“The vehicle drive system in an electric vehicle uses a direct voltage of approximately 58 volts.”
Source: s4bf885b88c0d668f.jimcontent.com/download/version/1595614900/module/9007245420/name/Renault Twizy Owner's Manual.pdf
Size and fit
- Overall dimensions
- length 2.34 m, width 1.24 m
“Its overall length is just 2.34m, the width 1.24m, allowing the Twizy to slot neatly into parking spaces too tight for other four-wheeled vehicles.”
Source: renaultownersclub.com/wp-content/uploads/vehicles/Twizy.pdf
Compatibility
- Cable length and connector
- approximately 3 metres
“The maximum length of the charging cord is approximately 3 metres”
Source: s4bf885b88c0d668f.jimcontent.com/download/version/1595614900/module/9007245420/name/Renault Twizy Owner's Manual.pdf
Frame and components
- Seats
- two-seater
“Renault Twizy is a two-seater, compact electric vehicle”
Source: renaultownersclub.com/wp-content/uploads/vehicles/Twizy.pdf