On the occasion of the Eways presentation, Renault unveiled an illustration of a future electric SUV in addition to the Megane E-Tech Electric. Scheduled for the end of 2023, this vehicle (internal code HCB) will be more compact than the project initially planned (HCC) and could take the Scénic name.
A pioneer in the electric market, Renault intends to maintain its leadership against competitors, in particular Volkswagen, who have stepped up the pace. On the occasion of the Eways keynote on June 30, Luca de Meo detailed his strategy with the launch of 10 electric vehicles by 2025 (7 Renault and 3 Alpine) while 90% of models will be 100% electric in 2030. The first stage of the rocket will be the Megane E-Tech Electric presented in early September and marketed in March 2022.
A more compact SUV than expected
Another SUV will follow in the second half of 2023 for which the brand has released the illustration of a profile without further details. A vehicle of which Argus already spoke to you in May 2020. At the time, this project carried the HCC codification, namely a family-oriented SUV perched at the top of the range. Since then, the Italian boss has revised the copy since this electric SUV (code HCB) will finally be of a compact size and will be positioned above the Megane E-Tech Electric which measures 4.21 m. As a reminder, Renault’s top-of-the-range will be embodied by Alpine.
Prefigured by the Morphoz concept
In March 2020, the manufacturer presented the Morphoz concept which had the particularity of lengthening, reducing its length from 4.46 m to 4.87 m. As the saying goes, there is never smoke without fire. Internally, this electric SUV program already included two types of vehicles (HCB and HCC projects). It is finally the first to be produced in 2023 at the Douai plant. Its length should be around 4.50 m and will share the technical base of its cousin, the Nissan Ariya (4.60 m), marketed in early 2022. Namely the CMF-EV platform as well as the engines (produced at Cléon for Renault) whose power ranges from 218 to 394 horsepower on the Japanese, in two and four-wheel drive. On the other hand, the French will have its own battery supplied by the Korean LG Chem from Poland.