Renault reveals Embléme concept car

Renault is giving the world a glimpse into its future plans with the reveal of the Embléme, a concept car the brand claims will ‘slash emissions from cradle to grave by 90%’ compared to a modern production vehicle.

Across its lifetime, the concept will aim to have a lifetime carbon emissions figure of five tonnes. This is all part of Renault’s ambition to achieve net zero carbon by 2040 in Europe and worldwide by 2050.

The Embléme concept will demonstrate the use of a dual-power electric powertrain consisting of a rechargeable 40kWh battery, 215bhp electric motor and 30kW hydrogen fuel cell. While the battery is intended for everyday use, the hydrogen fuel cell is designed for longer journeys up to 621 miles and can go as rapidly as an ICE vehicle, according to the French brand. This mileage would require two stops to fill up the 2.8kg hydrogen tank with each stop taking less than five minutes. Despite its complex powertrain and length of 4.8 metres, the whole car only weighs 1,750kg in total, which is much less than similar sized EVs on the road today.

The exterior design is sleek and curvy with a retro inspired bodywork, while its aerodynamics have been partly worked on by the Alpine F1 team in collaboration with its fellow French brand.

The concept follows a similar structure to the AmpR Medium platform used in the Megane and Scenic, and will be used in a number of Renault’s future production models.

The Renault Embléme (without an interior) will be displayed at the 2024 Paris Motor Show before a detailed launch from Renault’s Ampere unit later this month.

words: Mike Booth
pictures: Renault