Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Medium SUV · 2025 – CurrentFBT exempt
- Usable Battery
- 87kWh
- AC Charging
- 11kW
- DC Charging
- 150kW
- 10–80% Time
- 40min
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine charges at up to 150 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 40 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 13.2 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 87 kWh NMC battery.
Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 87 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Front Right |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 13.2 hrs |
| Efficiency | 139 Wh/km |
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine uses a 87 kWh NMC battery. For daily driving, charge to 80 to 90% and save 100% for long trips (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Renault's advice.
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Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Charging Times
Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 150 kW |
How Long Does a Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 40.0 hrs (0 to 100%) | 17 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 25.6 hrs (0 to 100%) | 26 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 13.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 50 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 8.4 hrs (0 to 100%) | 79 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 77 min (10 to 80%) | 85 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 92 kW | 40 min (10 to 80%) | 165 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine. It charges the battery from empty to full in 13.2 hrs and adds about 50 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine's full AC speed and charges it in 8.4 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 13.2 hrs | 8.4 hrs |
| Range per hour | 50 km | 79 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 40.0 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 13.2 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine?
A full charge costs $6.09 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $30.45 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $60.90. A petrol medium SUV uses about 10.2 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $20.40 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol medium SUV | Not applicable | $20.40 | $3,060 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $30.45 | $4.87 | $730 | $2,330 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $6.09 | $0.97 | $146 | $2,914 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $60.90 | $9.73 | $1,460 | $1,600 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $584 a year on charging the Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine at home.
Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine ranks 19 of 40 medium SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XPENG G6 RWD Long Range | $56,800 | 451 | 12 min |
| 1 | XPENG G6 AWD Performance | $63,800 | 451 | 12 min |
| 3 | Zeekr 7x RWD | $57,990 | 450 | 11 min |
| 4 | Zeekr 7x Long Range RWD | $63,990 | 420 | 15 min |
| 4 | Zeekr 7x Performance AWD | $72,900 | 420 | 15 min |
| 19 | Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine | $65,990 | 150 | 40 min |
Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 487 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 40 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 40 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 2 fast charging stops of about 40 minutes each, 1 hr 20 min in total, for a total trip time of about 11 hr 20 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 40 min | 5 hr 40 min |
| 1,000 km | 2 | 1 hr 20 min | 11 hr 20 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 150 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | No | |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine does not support bidirectional charging.
Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Deals and Finance
Pricing starts from $65,990. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
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13.2 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 40 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 150 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 150 kW on DC, adding about 165 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the front right.
$6.09 at home on an EV plan, $30.45 on a flat tariff, or $60.90 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
No, the Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine does not support V2L.
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