Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $65,990
Available since 2025
Key EV Specs
87kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
625 km
Range (WLTP)
139 Wh/km
Efficiency
7.9 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 150 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine is equipped with a 87 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 87 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 87 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Front - Right |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 71 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 8 hrs 48 mins |
Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Charging Times and Speeds
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 13.1 hr | - | 50 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 8.3 hr | - | 79 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 77 min | 360 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 92 kW | - | 42 min | 662 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 92 kW | - | 42 min | 662 km/h |
Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $30.45.
The cost of fully charging the Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $60.90.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine
CCS CompatibleRenault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine can charge from 10–80% in approximately 40 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
87 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
150 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
92 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
970 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Front Right
Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Recommended Charge Level
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine.
Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |