The Scenic E-Tech Techno starts from $55,990. The Techno Long Range is $59,990, while the flagship Esprit Alpine comes in at $65,990, all before on-road costs.

Range-wide equipment highlights include twin screens (a 12-inch multimedia touchscreen, a 12.3-inch driver display) with sat-nav, adaptive cruise control, all LED lighting and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech's interior has an eco-friendly focus, including the addition Kenaf - a fabric-like insert made of plant fibres - which lines the dash and A-pillars.

While the entry-level Renault Scenic E-Tech gets 125kW and 280Nm, the Techno Long Range and Esprit Alpine both up that to 160kW and 300Nm, produced via a front-mounted electric motor.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech is a five-seat SUV with plenty of space in the back seat, helped by a fully flat floor.

The Scenic E-Tech Techno will complete the run to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds. The Techno Long Range and Esprit Alpine both drop that figure to 7.9 seconds.

The Scenic E-Tech Techno gets a 60kWh lithium-ion battery promising a 430km driving range. The Techno Long Range and Esprit Alpine both get an 87kWh lithium-ion unit that delivers an impressive WLTP range of 625km.