# Renault Twingo E-Tech — Used Car Buying Guide

AutoScout's analysis of the Renault Twingo E-Tech on the UK used-car market. Backed by 33 million DVSA MOT tests, current AutoTrader pricing, and depreciation curves derived from CAP/Glass's Guide data.

Live interactive report: https://autoscout.fyi/cars/renault-twingo-e-tech

## Verdict

- **Best value year**: 2021
- **Ideal trim**: Iconic
- **Target mileage**: 15,000–30,000 miles
- **Max previous owners**: 2
- **Target price**: £9,500

## Why this model

The Renault Twingo E-Tech is a fantastic little electric city car, perfect if you mostly do shorter journeys or have a second car for longer trips. It's super nimble, easy to park, and surprisingly fun to drive around town. Being electric, it's quiet, smooth, and cheap to run, especially if you can charge at home. It's a great entry point into EV ownership without breaking the bank.

## What you should pay

Used EV prices have softened significantly, making the Twingo E-Tech a real bargain. A 2021 model, now 3-4 years old, sits in a sweet spot where initial depreciation has hit hard, but there's still plenty of life left in the battery and components. Compared to other small EVs like the Corsa-e or e-208, the Twingo offers a more compact, city-focused package at a lower price point, though with less range.

## Which trim to buy

The 'Iconic' trim hits the sweet spot for value. It adds some really useful features over the 'Play' entry-level, like automatic lights and wipers, climate control, and a rear-view camera, which are great for city driving and parking. You also get slightly nicer alloys. The top 'GT Line' (or 'Techno') adds a bit more styling and heated seats, but the price jump isn't always worth it for the extra features, making the Iconic the best balance of kit and cost.

## What to check before you buy

- Limited boot space
- No DC rapid charging (only AC up to 22kW)
- Infotainment can be a bit slow
- Some owners report minor electrical glitches

## Running costs

Running an electric Twingo E-Tech is very affordable. Home charging on a standard tariff (around 34p/kWh) would cost about 6.1p per mile. If you switch to a smart tariff like Octopus Go or Intelligent Octopus (around 9p/kWh overnight), this drops to a super-cheap 1.6p per mile, meaning around £160 a year for 10,000 miles. Road tax is free until April 2025, after which it will be £195 per year. Insurance is generally reasonable for a small city car, but always get a quote.

## Key stats

- **Fuel Type**: Electric
- **Horsepower**: 81 hp
- **Mpg**: 118 miles (WLTP range)
- **Reliability Score**: Average for EVs, generally good for city driving
- **Safety Rating**: 4 Stars (Euro NCAP 2014 for ICE Twingo, platform shared)

## Trim comparison

| Trim | Price new | Price used | Key features |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Play | £22,295 | £8,500 | 7-inch touchscreen infotainment; DAB radio; Bluetooth connectivity |
| Iconic | £23,795 | £9,500 | Automatic climate control; Automatic headlights and wipers; Rear-view camera |
| GT Line (Techno) | £24,795 | £10,200 | Unique exterior styling elements; Specific interior upholstery; Heated front seats |

## Depreciation forecast

| Year | Estimated value | Retention |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 | £9,500 | 100% |
| 2027 | £8,400 | 88.4% |
| 2028 | £7,500 | 78.9% |
| 2029 | £6,800 | 71.6% |
| 2030 | £6,200 | 65.3% |

Buying a 3-4 year old Twingo E-Tech means you're past the steepest part of its depreciation curve. EVs have seen significant value drops recently, so you're getting a lot of car for your money. While it will continue to depreciate, the rate should slow down, meaning you'll lose less money year-on-year compared to buying new or a very young used model.

Total value lost since new: 34.7%.

## Alternatives to consider

- [Fiat 500e](https://autoscout.fyi/cars/fiat-500e.md)
- Vauxhall Corsa-e
- [Peugeot e-208](https://autoscout.fyi/cars/peugeot-e-208.md)

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Source: AutoScout (https://autoscout.fyi). Part of a review of the UK used-car market across 500+ models.