Scenic E-Tech 89 kWh 220hp (MY27)

The Renault Scenic E-Tech 89 kWh 220hp (MY27) is a 5-seat SUV with front-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £33,245. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 7.9 seconds, slower than 70% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 311 miles (500 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 80% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 18th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.5 mi/kWh (178 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 89 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 125 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 317 miles (510 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £107 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).