Renault's powertrain boss explains why next EVs will be cheaper

Philippe Brunet Renault — "In the end, we think we can save about 30 percent of the cost of the powertrain compared with today," Renault powertrain and EV engineering director Philippe Brunet said.

October 14, 2021 04:00 AM

As senior vice president of Renault-Nissan's powertrain and EV engineering since 2018, Philippe Brunet is steering Renault toward an electric future. The automaker was a pioneer with the Zoe, and is about to launch its first compact EV, the Megane E-Tech Electric. That will be followed by a new generation of full-electric drivetrains, starting with the Renault 5 small car in 2024. Brunet recently spoke with Automotive News Europe News Editor Peter Sigal about Renault’s electric ambitions.

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