Renault unveils E-Space Concept electric MPV at Paris Motor Show but confirms no immediate production plans
By Eve
Renault has revealed its E-Space Concept at the Paris Motor Show, reimagining its 1984 Espace nameplate as an all-electric, six-seater MPV measuring 4.70m long, 2.02m wide and 1.67m tall with 23-inch wheels. The concept features double rear-hinged doors and a glass-walled cabin designed as a spacious alternative to SUVs, though Renault has stated that commercial rollout is not a concrete project, with development priority remaining on mainstream vehicles and upcoming electric vans.
Why it matters
For charging infrastructure planners, the concept signals Renault's long-term interest in electric MPVs as an alternative body style to SUVs, though the lack of confirmed production means no immediate impact on fleet charging demand or site design requirements for this vehicle segment.
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- Original title
- “Renault reimagines 1984 Espace as new electric MPV concept”
- Published
- 13 October 2026
- Updated
- 14 October 2026
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- evfleetworld.co.uk
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- Electric Vehicles
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- France
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- Renault
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