The BEST electric car RIGHT NOW? - Renault Scenic Electric review UK 4K

[@mdshovel]

I have had a new Scenic Iconic for 2.5 weeks. Not my first EV, and I've tried plenty of others. This is simply the best one so far. Extremely well thought out and comfortable with an extraordinary range and more than sufficient power

[@MrPstapleton]

What is the real world range like?

[@mdshovel]

@@MrPstapleton I am averaging 350 miles .. but happy with anything over 300

[@DJAYPAZ]

@@mdshovelThat is impressive. I assume you have charging at home.

[@mdshovel]

@@DJAYPAZ Nope. Public charging only but with Mobilize discount card for 43p at Ionity and 9% discount at many others

[@trailerparkboysbestshow3327]

How is it better than the Enyaq? Not knocking your renault, but just curious

[@mandroid8716]

Great review but you forgot to show the Scenic's party trick, the sunroof with varying opacity

[@antenc2505]

Great review. We’ve had the Esprit Alpine model for about 3 months now and it’s one of the best cars we’ve owned. We actually preferred the look of this compared with the Iconic. The light seats wouldn’t have stayed that way with two children. It is a well thought out car. I agree that the door handles are annoying when they don’t auto pop out 🙄 The range is fantastic and the performance is plenty good enough for a medium sized family SUV. We definitely made the right choice.

[@angrypom]

Had a Kia Niro for about nine months now and have used the front storage from day 1 - it has the emergency kit, first aid kit, charging cables and spare fluids in. Basically the stuff that I don't use all that often, but have to have with me at all times

[@MVD-SC]

I think a front boot would be very useful to store the charging cables because underneath the existing boot, you need to unpack everything to reach them, especially when it is fully packed

[@maikvdz251]

Hardly anyone is talking about the weight of this car. It's 300kg lighter then a model Y. Depending on your country it could have massive influences on road tax.

[@santarinum]

@3:40 the handles actually pop out if you slightly push the handle in on the driver’s side. The car must be unlocked for this to work

[@AlanTov]

Renault have a great design team. Others can learn a lot from them.

[@djw34]

Like the look of this. Got an Ioniq 5 and I store my cables in the frunk. I’d find storing in the boot of this a pain.

[@thomaseriksson3182]

Thanks for this❤🙏One of your best reviews ever-good clear voice and nice camera Angels-thanks! From Sweden🇸🇪 But the long range big battery in the basic with 19 inch wheels is a better/smoother choice! Looks awful with this option 20 inch wheels🤮less range too...

[@lucasbarton7903]

You make a good point about using the front storage. I have a model Y and I only use it for takeaway as to not make the cabin smelly OR for wet or muddy clothes

[@colin13579]

It’s a yes from me.

[@artok3897]

Yes, because the car compliments her OotD. 🥋

[@buzzukfiftythree]

We took delivery of our’s last weekend and, in general, very pleased with it - it’s certainly better looking than most of its competitors. The only annoying feature for me is the Jean-Michel Jarre VSP at low speed. It’s great as a novelty for a few days but the novelty factor is wearing thin and it’s really starting to get on my nerves, especially when it’s pretty much on permanently when one is in ‘crawl mode’ (e.g. M25 traffic holdups). OK, I know it’s so pedestrians can hear it coming, but it only operates at low speed. We also have a FIAT 600E and, to be honest, IMHO it’s better for short hops around town and country lanes - you can ‘throw it around’ more easily than the Renault (but then it’s smaller so not surprising). I see the Scenic as a more of a car for longer journeys on main roads and motorways with passengers than driving in busy towns.

[@100tinsoldiers]

I’ve never seen the point of front storage, I’d rather the put all the heating and aircon in there and give me a bigger cabin, it always seems really awkward having to go under the bonnet for stuff, you’d never put shopping in there. Love the scenic.

[@markymarkreviews]

Frunk/Froot. YES!! Is is absolutely used. And IMO ALL EVs should have one. There is simply no excuse for not having one if car is designed as “ground up” EV. Type 2 cables and other stuff in mine. Often has to be used in the rain so is wet and dirty after use. You DO NOT want to faff lifting a boot floor which already has stuff in it or put the cable back in its case. Do not give EV manufacturers a free pass on this. It is one of the differentiating factors between an ICE and EV. The latter does not have an engine so should be used for a small amount of storage. Shame on companies like Renault & BMW producing huge EVs with huge bonnets and no frunks! Even though the tiny i3 had one😃

[@sebekkha]

Agreed

[@andyfkev]

Hi. Firstly may I say I love your presenting style, and is by far the best review of the Scenic I have seen and I have seen many. I have now subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching from now on, keep up the great work you are doing just great. Thank you. Ps. Just one thing I am not at all interested in a frunk, after all ice cars don’t have them so cannot see the big deal not having one!

[@wadem4995]

Yep i use froot storage in my kona i store charging cable and tyre pump and puncture fluid bottle

[@bill_heywood]

Good detailed review, thanks Tish. You are spot on about the shoulder room in the back. As this shares a platform with the Nissan Ariya, I cannot understand why Renault chose to make the Megane and Scenic so narrow. It makes the back seats no good for 3 passengers and the boot too narrow between the wheel wells. A great car for families of 4 with not too much big stuff to transport - which seems daft for such a family oriented car

[@kjb1954]

Its on my shortlist for the next Ev i buy.

[@James-BB70]

Very nice motor, like the matching outfit 😉👍

[@steffanaarts-greven1352]

I do use the frunk of my Tesla. It is a great space for utilities like charging cable, safety gear, white number plates, and basic tools for flat tyres, etc. It really frees up the back for actual storage and keeps things accessible when the back is abused during family trips. But having said that, it will be going out and replaced by the Scenic in a few weeks. I love my Tesla and wouldn't blink on a decision to have one again, but my business doesn't allow them anymore (European cars only). So while that Model Y is not an option, I am really looking forward to my new Scenic

[@DanEscapes]

I’m looking at either the Tesla model Y or the scenic. Not sure which one to go with!

[@auditthis]

"Frunk" = "Fronnet" I think the latter should be used here in the UK! Great video.

[@andrewcockburn7484]

Wouldn't that be a froot?

[@j0hnnye]

Hilarious that every time you asked Google a question for directions ... My Google devices beside me answered simultaneously 😂

[@maleneoscarandreas5444]

Regarding the handles, If you push the handle it will normally pop out or at least that's possible on my Megane E-tech

[@andrisromanovskis9363]

A very great review for a car that is ... not very great. Premium it isn't. They say, taste is a personal preference. But scratchy plastics aren't. They are everywhere, And accounting for recent price drops in battery materials, the price is like 15k euros too much for either of battery sizes.

[@rwd1973]

When I am ready for an electric car I will definitely look at Renault. They have more electric car experience than most manufacturers and hopefully the sold cars are finished products and not "prototypes"

[@airborne652]

It is a shame that there’s no cable storage in the fronnet but not a deal breaker. I’d say this is the top of my list so far just need to test drive it now!

[@stevehayward1854]

I use the Frunk all the time for storage of dirty welling boots, walking shoes and anything dirty as it's very easy to wipe clean. The Frunk keeps all those mucky things separate.

[@Eurotherm9522]

It’s a wonderful car ❤

[@DJAYPAZ]

The latest model of the Toyota CHR has the audible speed warning turned off by default in other countries.

[@harry7384]

wonderful autopilot (capacitive steering wheel, don't disconnect each time you change lane like Tesla do, real front radar...)

[@rossbennett76]

I ordered a new e tech scenic 6 weeks ago and Renault still can’t give me a delivery date.. the communication/service has been dire. . I’m genuinely thinking of cancelling the order if I don’t hear anything within the next two weeks.

[@wakeywarrior]

Very good car, first real Tesla competitor. The bigger battery I think is actually 92 kWh with 87 user useable, may have a good buffer. Good review shame no real world battery tests, will have to do them myself when I get mine September.

[@matobi91]

I’m between this, the explorer, ID5 and enyaq coupe once my lease on my Ioniq 5 ends. All around the same lease price so is very hard to pick!!

[@davyd5629]

Am going to be having a test drive in. One next week

[@richardhargrave6082]

Great review Tish. Techno Long Range is top of my list, although we may end up with an Austral, Symbioz or even a new Dacia Duster (When they eventually appear) We need an efficient car with good interior space, and it seems that Renault are hitting that nail right on the head. It depends on the deals available early next year.

[@paulrobson2323]

BRILLIANT VIDEO. MUST GET ONE.

[@LifeAtSea50]

Great vid Tish, looking good 😉

[@jumpferjoy1st]

Happy with your videos Tish, always good to see them. My beef is with the car makers. Another SUV/cross over?!?!?!?!SERIOUSLY?!?!?!?!?!?!?! We only have two hundred to choose from already. They not drive as well, steer as well, brake as well, handle as well, make people seasick, so why build them. Ah yes the "Nissan Qashqai" effect. What is the Nissan Qashqai effect I hear you ask. Nissan Exec "Our cars are not selling." Employee "Because they are crap." Nissan Exec "Well yes, but we need to sell them anyway." Employee "What if we jack it up, add some extra plastic, then add £10k to the price tag. We can call it the CASHCOW!" Nissan Exec "Perfect, just one small adjustment, call it the QASHQAI." For crying out loud, can we please have some more lightweight, smaller, efficient five seater cars. Things that will actually save the planet. The reason EV sales are flattening, most do not want this fat crap. Sorry, car companies are 100% NOT listening to the customer, they never have. They do feedback and focus groups, but then adjust the results to match their wants and aims. That is why we have some shockingly bad cars, and cars like the new Capri and Panda that miss the publics wants by a country mile. Plus in this day and age, who can afford the £36k+ price tag or want to be lumbered with the HP or lease costs associated with such a fat asking figure and predicted depreciation. There needs to be a massive tax on this absurdity. If the car cannot do better than five miles per kW, then £1,000 road tax.

[@richgl31]

They do have some practicality advantages for those with a young family and arguably a higher driving position is favoured by many (and not just a superiority thing!), perhaps subjectively the overall aesthetics… but agree with all the rest you have stated, especially the cost. Generally you have to be a bit stupid to think lease or PCP deals offer you value; but some just want a new car for an affordable monthly fee… even if they are losing thousands in the long run- it’s their money I say…

[@davidmehlhorn726]

@@jumpferjoy1st can’t agree more. I saw a Kia EV9 a few weeks ago and what an ugly monstrosity. Here in Ireland, Kia are now doing 0% finance on their EVs. Oh I wonder why? Not selling perhaps? (No they are not btw…..check Irelands SIMI sales figures and you can see EV sales are dropping faster than their trade in costs!)

[@xhy20x]

Your beet, the market dictates.

[@jumpferjoy1st]

@@xhy20x Not my beet as you see it. Car companies are inploding offering "same shit, different day" products. What my beet IS, EVs are being implemented and developed to reduce Co2 and save the planet. This farce of bigger EVs is literally shooting the planet in the foot with both barrels.

[@jumpferjoy1st]

@@davidmehlhorn726 One thing that is shocking me in the UK is used prices. Saw a ten year old normal petrol Renault with 100k miles on it, for £7k. Then saw a similar sized and aged EV with 35k miles for £4k.

[@DanRyzESPUK]

Id take this over a Model Y.

[@ThrottleBody]

If you’re a family, it makes a lot of sense.

[@DB25k]

Thanks Tish

[@nicholasrigg8999]

I've hardly used the front storage on my Model 3 but to not include it on an EV is just lazy design unless there are significant space savings elsewhere

[@simonh2011]

3:41 You could just turn your finger round and pull out the handle...

[@robh9207]

Any ideas on the aero coefficient score?

[@pcr8918]

Agree 20” wheels on a family car - why oh why.

[@wadem4995]

I know have to make a decision of either this or the latest hyundai kona. It's gonna be a tough one.

[@Worfedia]

Excellent detailed review but pleeeeese drop the American “off of” there’s no need in English for the preposition after the adverb - the adverb is sufficient in itself :)

[@ashb8572]

Pleeeeease less e's 😂

[@ipb1966]

Good review but you didn’t mention its party piece.

[@jce2702]

Premium premium premium. If every car you review is ‘premium’ I think it’s time to adjust what ‘premium’ is. Seriously, EVERY car cannot be ‘premium’!

[@dbank6107]

How do you clean the drum of the wheel.

[@yauyh88]

The google auto display screen looks pretty outdated

[@johnmckinlay9538]

Is this the model that has a port hole fitted for a fire hose in case of a fire?

[@stevehayward1854]

Does the regen bring you to a stop in all circumstances ie hills and hold you there until your ready to go again

[@edwardott7239]

Always love seeing you on my screen, Tish! 🥰😘❤

[@jlamm2223443]

I wonder if it has a plug for a TV or something

[@grahamsmith6443]

Although i dont have an ev, id imagine id use a frunk fir charging cables as havinv under boot storage isnt ideal to get the cables from with a full boot

[@mking007]

what does a heat pump do ?

[@DJAYPAZ]

The heat pump uses less electrical power than a traditional a/c compressor to supply air conditioning to the cabin. This means less impact on an EVs driving range.

[@davidwynn-davies252]

Also preheats the battery to improve efficiency and therefore range

[@peternugent1010]

Vehicle to load?

[@AnthonyJudge-q2j]

Great video, are there different trim levels. Those light coloured seats will be a nightmare to keep clean.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yes there is 3 different trims; I think I covered them a bit more in the John Banks video…. This one was already 20 minutes long 😅 There is darker material options.

[@AnthonyJudge-q2j]

@AutoSocialUK fantastic! Keep doing what you're doing Tish 🙌🏻

[@markl4670]

I've seen one with black leather seats. Was Alpine spec.

[@mykehoole5787]

You say that front storage is not important and that under the boot is a good place to store your charging cables. I disagree and in my Tesla Model 3 LR I keep my cables and extra screen wash fluid because, especially on a road trip, I don’t want to remove luggage every time I need to charge my car. The availability of that “Frunk” space would be even more handy for people who have a dog cage in the boot.

[@2.3_44XD--]

You probably have no issue with your Tesla and everything works wonderfully but it's incredible how many people have some trouble with Teslas and Tesla service. They treat sometimes people very bad. You will of course say it's not true but it is.

[@harry7384]

you take long road trips without unloading a trunk by charging in AC 🧐

[@stevehayward1854]

@@2.3_44XD-- I have 2 Teslas and never had a problem with Tesla service. One of my cars had a problem with condensation in a rear light and a Tesla mobile service engineer came to my house and fitted a new one for free. Tesla does free recovery for 4 years, I recently used it when I damaged a tyre, I have a link in the car I used and the recovery truck arrived and took me home and the car to a near by garage to have the tyre replaced for free. I have been driving them for over 4 years and not a days problem A lot of the Tesla negativity is just FUD from competitors.

[@stevencampbell1150]

Great review but way too expensive to buy and insure plus regarding Toyota and their safety systems always being on isn't completely true because the lane keep assist on my 2022 Corolla only comes on if you turn it on, I know on the later models having briefly also owned a later model it us on unless you turn it off but to say that its invasive on Toyotas is wrong.

[@SD-cs1ti]

for sure

[@DebbieDaydream]

My next EV 👍 😊

[@sharonec5419]

Do you know why a Renault steering wheel is complicared Tish? Because people who drive Renaults are sophisticated unlike the simpletons driving Teslas.

[@PigLauncher3773]

"Off of the road" What does that even mean?

[@stevenmoran4060]

They do have a really annoying problem. In winter, the door handles can and do, get stuck in the retracted position so, you can’t open the door. If they did a hybrid I would have one. They don’t so I have an Austral.

[@SigmaJAD]

I have wn EV. Recently, they seem to be rspidly retreating in popularity. What's the consensus re future?

[@Anashere_Narrnda]

the new 3008 is the best new electric car and the scenic is close in second place

[@ashb8572]

Really.... you want a smaller boot 😂

[@davidmehlhorn726]

I love Renault cars, currently on my 6th one (Megane hatch petrol), never had an issue with them and they've been reliable. So I'm a Renault fan boy? Not any more. As far as I can see, Renault's designers came up with the Captur, thought "this is what everyone wants, a SUV" and then decided to retire. So they took that design and just hit the "ENLARGE" button on their computer and hey presto, we got the Megane e-tech...enlarge...the Scenic...enlarge...the Austral.....enlarge....the Rafael. Oh and they decided they should all be EV's too. So now I'm stuck what to replace my Megane hatch with as I hate SUV's and the EV con job is coming to a crashing halt here in Ireland where sales of EV's are down 42% in the past 12 months and just 1,000 EVs have been sold in 2024 compared to 100,000 petrol and diesel cars.

[@sharonec5419]

The Rafale yes that is the correct way to spell it, not how you spelt it. It is not an SUV it's a Fastback like the Peugeot 4008. Also both the Austral and the Rafale are nit EVs unfortunately. Renault are just doing what every other car manufacturer are doing and that is making cars people want to buy. Also don't believe the rubbish about electric car sales collapsing here. That is wrong. Yes I am in Ireland too. Plenty of well.obformed intelligent people still buying them. Only a fool would buy a new Diesel or petrol car these days.

[@davidmehlhorn726]

@@sharonec5419 As a long time purchaser of Renault cars, I won’t be buying another one until they get real and start designing cars again as opposed to the SUV rubbish that only those with fragile egos want to drive. Oh and sorry but you are not “well informed”. The statistics released by SIMI (who should know) show that EV sales have collapsed and sales of ICE cars are at 100,000 for the first 7 months of the year, compared to 1,000 for EVs. The purchasers of EVs are crying into their empty bank accounts realising they have bought a rapidly depreciating box of batteries, with abysmal range, long charging time and cannot offload them as car dealers do not want them as trade ins. They are the FACTS! I know three former EV drivers who got rid of their Duracell runabouts and have gone back to ICE cars. But hey, you go and live life in la la land😆

[@sharonec5419]

@@davidmehlhorn726 You may know 3 who have got rid of one, but I know 4 who all bought at lesst one. I have an uncle who traded in a Mondeo and got an MG 4, a Cousin and his wife who bought a KIA EV9 and an Aunt who has had at least 3. Maybe go buy yourself a Peugeot 508 before they stop selling them. A beautiful saloon. Being envious of others is not good for the soul. Live and let live.

[@DJAYPAZ]

The SUV thing has been done to death. It’s ironic in that EV platforms offer more flexibility with regard to body style and cabin space but there are very few non SUV EVs available atm. I like that style of the Renault Arkana (fastback) but it’s not available as an EV.

[@laurentiutrifan8173]

Hi, Tish 💙

[@laurentiutrifan8173]

Renault made a good decision by bringing Monsieur Gilles Vidal into the house ... him being a "rain maker" in today's dry landscape of car design. 👍 However, this particular model is a 👎 because of the stupid door handles. 🤢

[@laurentiutrifan8173]

The paradox of the attraction of the super-beauty ... which is anuled by the disappointment caused by stupidity ... is very well pictured in that episode ... "Models and Mortals" ... of the serie "S11cs & the city" .. with Carrie having the handsome (and "slow" 😃) male model - knicknamed "The bone" - as overnight guest ...

[@mykehoole5787]

@@laurentiutrifan8173 Hopefully Renault will listen to the feedback and change the door handles ASAP.

[@laurentiutrifan8173]

@@mykehoole5787 I doubt that. 😀Only the (predictable) sells failure (especially among the feminine clientelle ... who spend - very often - a small fortune on nails make-up 😉) might teach them smth ...

[@sharonec5419]

​​@@laurentiutrifan8173There is nothing stupid about them door handles at all. All that is stupid is anyone stupid enough to leave ace their key in the car and close the door. Even at that opening, the doors are not hard unless you only have one hand. Then it might be.

[@devroombagchus7460]

Did you really drive the car when you were talking? If so, I hope there were no other cars on the road.

[@genepatrick4232]

Very nice 👍🙂 and sporty SUV, but not properly design. A tiny storage compartment that can work, you're being to nice Tish. Nice 👍 inferior, but I wouldn't get one.

[@mymusic5772]

How do you control temp if that touch screen fails or demist the screen.We all know how long touch screens last before they fail.

[@burakozc3079]

I dont like google stuff and it is a dealbreaker for me.

[@FéargalO]

Zero need for that door handle design..you will be cursing them most days especially in sub zero temps when it freezes..Good luck.

[@P.J.B.769]

If theres no I.C.E version its not for me thank you. Good detailed though review Tish.

[@TerbrugZondolop]

Renault premium product. Cannot stop laughing.

[@jimedwards4649]

Every car is premium according to Tish.

[@TerbrugZondolop]

@@jimedwards4649 makes perfect sense now. Thank you.

[@jpht1964]

The dash is way to busy. Too much information and options if you ask me.

[@philipbarkle3837]

I would have one if it came in petrol.

[@watchcommander2012]

The trouble I have with cars from groups such as this and Stellantis etc is they are all based on the same platform, look the same interior wise and apart from badge and body colour look the same exterior. The only exception trying to brake this boring route is Alfa Romeo.

[@DJAYPAZ]

Agreed, Alfa prove it is possible to design a car that has some individual character.

[@tobiasthors6921]

But Renault doesn't come from the same group as Alfa. Renault shares platform with Nissan and Mitsubishi. Alfa is going under Stellantis which hold Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, Fiat and some more..

[@bill_heywood]

Not the same group as Alfa. Renault shares this platform with Nissan

[@ISuperTed]

Alfa is Stellantis like Citroen, Peugeot, Fiat, Jeep, Vauxhall. Renault aren’t part of this group, you’re mixing your brands up.

[@TheDigitalDadUK]

Is this a sponsored video? Surely it is? This ain't no Scenic.....I've had a Scenic 1, 2 and 3....this has.nothing on them

[@TheVillageLife-wz1ui]

Why does Renault not launch this vehicle in India? Renault always launches sub-standard products in India.

[@OptLab]

75% of the total power generation in India is Coal. You would produce tremendesly more CO2 using this electric car than with with a regular petrol engine.

[@FrostyNight-w7c]

It's the same as the megane Europe model and very Unpractical Especially when it comes to pulling up the chargers it's rubbish same old Style over again what's changed the the name.

[@markdean3217]

Electric ❗️- OFF