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Renault Scenic E-Tech

(2024 - present)

Expert Rating

New car score:

82
%
A

This model is still new so we don't have a Used Car Expert Rating score yet. Check back soon.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

71
%
B

Safety Rating:

93
%
A

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

81
%
A

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

New car score:

82
%
A

This model is still new so we don't have a Used Car Expert Rating score yet. Check back soon.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

71
%
B

Safety Rating:

93
%
A

Eco Rating:

100
%
A

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

81
%
A

Summary


No longer a people carrier, the Renault Scenic has adopted the all-electric ‘E-Tech’ nameplate, and is now a family-sized SUV that shares its foundations with the Nissan Ariya.

On sale in the UK since the start of 2024, the new Scenic has accumulated review scores ranging from average to very good from the British motoring media. As Parker’s John Howell concludes, “It’s good but not perfect, doing most things well and very few things badly”, as the SUV has been praised for its long battery range and spacious interior, but criticised for its poor rear visibility and rather spongy brakes which detract from the driving experience.

As of October 2024, the Renault Scenic E-Tech holds a New Car Expert Rating of A with a score of 82%. This is one of the highest scores in our Expert Rating index, aided by an excellent Euro NCAP safety rating and low average running costs.

Scenic E-Tech highlights

  • Excellent safety credentials
  • Spacious and practical interior
  • Competitive battery range

Scenic E-Tech lowlights

  • Poor rear visibility
  • Spongy brake pedal
  • Alternatives are cheaper

Key specifications


Body style: Medium SUV
Engines:
electric, battery-powered
Price:
From £37,495 on-road

Launched: Winter 2023/24
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA


Media reviews


Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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Top Gear

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What Car?

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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: May 2024
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 88%
Child protection: 89%
Vulnerable road users: 77%
Safety assist: 85%

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of October 2024, the Renault Scenic E-Tech has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

Reliability rating

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Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of October 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Renault Scenic E-Tech to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Scenic E-Tech, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models345 milesA260 – 379 milesA – B
Electrical efficiencyAverageScoreVariationScore
EV models4.3 m/KWhB4.2 – 4.4 m/KWhB – B
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models32C32 – 32C – C
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£169A
Year 2£413A
Year 3£673A
Year 4£888A
Year 5£1,248A
Overall£3,391A

The Renault Scenic E-Tech is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Its average battery range of 345 miles (ranging from 260 to 379 miles depending on the model you choose) is very competitive in the mid-size SUV class, and its servicing an maintenance costs over the course of the first five years of ownership are excellent. In fact, they are estimated to be cheaper than the smaller Mégane E-Tech.

The car’s insurance bracket sits around the market average.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Renault Scenic E-Tech has received.

2024

  • European Car of the Year
  • AutoTrader Awards – Erin Baker Award
  • Carbuyer Awards – Best Family Electric Car
  • EcoCar Electrified Top 50 – Best Electrified Car
  • News UK Awards – Best Family Car
  • Parkers Awards – Car of the Year + Best Medium Family Car
  • Top Gear Awards – Best Family EV
  • What Car? Electric Car Awards – Best Electric Family SUV

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