Renault Scenic - Range, charging & running costs
Some rivals are more efficient, but the big battery in higher-spec versions of the Renault Scenic makes up for this
Electric range, battery life and charge time
Renault quotes a WLTP range of 260 miles for the 60kWh version of the Scenic, while upgrading Techno trim to the 87kWh battery pack sees another 119 miles of range added, giving a total of 379 miles.
That’s the best-performing version of the Scenic, because the larger wheels and additional kit of the Esprit Alpine and Iconic models trim their respective ranges to 372 and 369 miles. Those are still some pretty respectable figures, though.
During our tests with the Scenic, we’ve seen an efficiency figure of around 3.4 miles per kWh, while our long-term test car has posted returns as low as 3.1 mi/kWh in cool conditions. However, cold weather shouldn’t have much of an impact on the Scenic’s range, because all versions are fitted with an energy-saving heat pump as standard.
The maximum DC charging rate possible in the Scenic varies according to battery size. The 60kW pack has a headline rate of 130kW, while the 87kWh unit manages up to 150kW from a DC source. That means there are similar times to get both batteries from 15-80 per cent capacity: 37 minutes for the big battery or 32 minutes for the small one. That’s a little more than it takes in some rivals, which can fast-charge to the same capacity in less than half an hour.
The Scenic also supports three-phase charging, and a 22kW source can take the larger unit from flat to fully topped up in just under five hours. The smaller battery takes three-and-a-quarter hours to do the same.
| Model | Battery size | Range | Insurance group |
| Renault Scenic Techno 60kWh | 60kWh | 260 miles | 28E |
| Renault Scenic Iconic 87kWh | 87kWh | 379 miles | 32E |
Tax
The lowest Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) rate for EVs applies to the Scenic, and company car drivers will make savings over similarly specced rivals, courtesy of Renault’s competitive P11D costs.
Electric cars are exempt from yearly Vehicle Excise Duty road tax and the London Congestion Charge, at least until 2025.
Insurance groups
Ratings for the Scenic are in line with the size of battery fitted. The 60kWh car is in Group 28, while the 87kWh version is in Group 32, irrespective of trim level.
Depreciation
Residual values for the Renault Scenic fall within the 52-54 per cent range, which is near the upper end of the electric SUV spectrum. In comparison, the platform-sharing Nissan Ariya has residuals that are around 10 per cent poorer after three years/36,000 miles.
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