Renault offers shadowy glimpse of F1-influenced electric car concept

Tue, 23 Apr 2013

Well, what have we here? Truth be told, we're not entirely sure. The teaser image above comes from Renault, and its contents are about as opaque as the message with which it arrives:

"This prototype vehicle, which features muscular styling and impressive performance credentials, provides a bridge between the world of Formula One and that of electric vehicles. It's a concept car that will make a lot of noise... but, in total silence."

So, the gist is that Renault is readying an EV concept influenced by F1. Beyond that, and the picture above displaying some of the car's electric drivetrain, we don't have much to go on. Fortunately, we won't have to wait long to find out what they are up to – the unnamed concept will be revealed in two days' time, on Thursday, April 25 at the company's plant in Valladolid, Spain.

When the worlds of Formula 1 and electric vehicles meet...
April 22, 2013

On Thursday, April 25, Renault will present its latest concept car at its Valladolid plant in Spain.

This prototype vehicle, which features muscular styling and impressive performance credentials, provides a bridge between the world of Formula 1 and that of electric vehicles.

It's a concept car that will make a lot of noise... but in total silence.

More information will be available at 13:30 CET on Thursday, April 25.

By Chris Paukert