10:49 17-02-2026

Renault's 2028 electric platform to include EREV range extender

Renault plans a new electric platform by 2028 with optional EREV technology for extended range, targeting markets with limited charging infrastructure and reducing costs.

Renault is revising its electrification strategy with plans for a new platform for C- and D-segment models set to debut by 2028. While the foundation remains an electric architecture, engineers aim to integrate EREV technology, developed in collaboration with HORSE, as an option. This extended-range solution will serve as an alternative for regions with underdeveloped charging infrastructure, including Southern Europe.

The C15 system from HORSE enables a pure electric vehicle to function as a hybrid: a small 1.5-liter gasoline engine acts solely as a generator, without directly driving the wheels. This concept differs from conventional PHEVs, as propulsion remains fully electric, with the internal combustion engine only recharging the battery, delivering a range exceeding 1,000 km.

This flexibility will be crucial for the future successor to the Megane and new Renault SUVs. Emerging spy photos already confirm testing of EREV configurations. According to Renault's head of product planning, Bruno Vanel, the company is adopting a dual approach: electric vehicles remain the priority, but range-anxiety solutions are critically important for buyers who cannot charge their cars every couple of days.

The new architecture is expected to reduce production costs by up to 40%. Combining a pure electric base with an optional range extender will allow Renault to adapt to diverse markets.