The Renault Twingo and Dacia Spring reflect Renault Group’s ambition to make new cars accessible again to households that have been priced out of the market.
At the 2026 Movin’On Summit, Nicolas Champetier, Renault Group’s Vice President of Innovation, explains what it will take to develop this offering of small electric vehicles in Europe.
He cites France’s social leasing scheme as an example of a policy that enables lower-income households to access decarbonized mobility.
On the production side, he stresses the importance of scale. Higher sales volumes can improve the business case and support the relocation of part of the value chain to Europe.
For manufacturers to invest for the long term and offer even more affordable models, Nicolas Champetier calls on the European Commission and European Parliament to provide a stable regulatory framework. He also urges European countries and manufacturers to coordinate their efforts in a market where their interests may diverge.
