Scenic E-Tech Electric: The Car That Does It All. And Then Some
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric has been given a subtle refresh.
First up – the One Pedal system. Meaning you barely even need to touch the brake anymore. Press or lift your foot off the pedal and the car does the rest. This is no longer driving – it’s more like gliding silently through the city, so smooth even the brake discs get to take the day off. Technically, it kicks in the regenerative braking system the moment you ease off the accelerator, instantly reducing speed.
Next, there’s bidirectional charging. Which means your car can now power your coffee maker, toaster, or even your electric grill. In other words, the Scenic is now a home appliance too. And if you live in France, you can even sell electricity back to the grid. Renault is no longer just a car – it’s a mobile power station.
The seats have been upgraded in the higher trims. Electrically adjustable, heated, with a massage function. Upholstery choices now include titanium black and something called “cold grey,” which sounds like an IKEA sofa but is probably softer than your sauna bench at home.
On the safety front, the car now watches you via a camera. Not in a creepy Orwellian way – no, it’s “friendly surveillance” that notices when you yawn too much and gently suggests a break. Meanwhile, it scans your face and selects your favorite music. Like Big Brother, but with a massage button.
Then there’s the OpenR Link multimedia system: Google Maps, audiobooks, videos, podcasts, alerts. Basically, your car is now a smarter device than the phone in your pocket.
When it comes to service, the Scenic knows better than you when the brakes are wearing out – and tells you. Want to book a service? Use the app. Curious why the car beeped? Check the app. Wish your car would kiss you good morning and whisper, “Don’t worry, I already checked your oil level! Not mine, yours”? Not quite there yet – but it feels like we’re getting close.
In the end, this is a car for those who want their vehicle to be a family member, a home assistant, and a flashlight-wielding butler all in one. The Scenic E-Tech Electric isn’t just a car – it’s a lifestyle. And if all this doesn’t do it for you… maybe the problem isn’t the car. Maybe it’s you.
