Renault Scenic E-Tech electric or Tesla Model Y?
What are the main differences between the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric and the Tesla Model Y?
Per model, the figures across all versions: the from-price of the cheapest version and the span of the rest. A dash means no official source confirms the value.
Renault Scenic E-Tech electric
- From-price
- €38,990 (price list 23 September 2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 466–642 km
- Power
- 160 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- not confirmed in an official source
- Boot space
- 545 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2022)
- Versions in the price list
- 6
Tesla Model Y
- From-price
- €40,990 (according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026)
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Range (WLTP)
- 534–657 km
- Power
- 220–461 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 % (quickest version)
- not confirmed in an official source
- Boot space
- 420 litres (ANWB measurement)
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2025)
- Versions in the price list
- 5
How do the versions of the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric and the Tesla Model Y compare?
The cheapest version of each model side by side, plus the version our review calls the best pick when that is a different one. Rows where the values differ are marked “differs”.
| Feature | Renault Scenic E-Tech electric Scenic E-Tech electric 220 pk comfort range business techno | Renault Scenic E-Tech electric Scenic E-Tech electric 220 pk long range business techno | Tesla Model Y Model Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| List pricediffersBrand price list, date with each price. Source: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026 | €38,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 23 September 2026 | €42,990Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs · price list 23 September 2026 | €40,990Prijs Nederland zoals getoond in het EV Database NL-overzicht (oktober 2026, 'Bestelbaar sinds augustus 2026'); de pagina vermeldt niet wat de prijs omvat, en EV Database toont dezelfde € 40.990 ook voor de vorige uitvoering ('Uit productie (oktober 2025 - augustus 2026)'). Officiële Tesla Prijslijst January 2026 noemde voor 'STANDARD - Achterwielaandrijving' € 39.990 als consumentenadviesprijs inclusief bpm, 21% btw, bestemmings- en documentatiekosten € 980 en verwijderingsbijdrage € 20; ANWB (28-01-2026) en EV Update (04-02-2026) noemen ook € 39.990. Autoreview (s31, 02-05-2026) meldt: "Deze week zijn alle uitvoeringen van de Tesla Model Y 1000 euro duurder geworden. Met als gevolg dat de instapversie van 39.990 euro voortaan 40.990 euro moet kosten."; een exacte dag van de verhoging is niet gevonden. · according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026 |
| Fiscal value (company-car tax)differsList price incl. VAT and BPM. Source: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026 | €37,695 | €41,695 | not confirmed in an official source |
| Specifications | |||
| PowertraindiffersFrom the version’s price list. Source: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026 | Electric, Front-wheel drive | Electric, Front-wheel drive | Electric, Rear-wheel drive |
| PowerdiffersSource: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | 160 kW (220 hp) | 160 kW (220 hp) | 220 kW (299 hp) |
| 0-100 km/hdiffersSource: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; EV Update, 10 October 2025 | not confirmed in an official source | 7.9 s | 7.2 s |
| Range or consumption (WLTP)differsSource: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | 466 km17 kWh/100 km | 642 km16.4 kWh/100 km | 534 km13.1 kWh/100 km |
| Battery capacity (net)differsSource: EV Update, 10 October 2025 | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source | 60 kWh |
| AC chargingSource: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; EV Update, 10 October 2025 | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| DC fast charging (max.)differsSource: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; ANWB, 28 January 2026 | 165 kW | 150 kW | 175 kW |
| Fast charging 10-80 %No confirmed source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source | not confirmed in an official source |
| Kerb weightdiffersSource: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | 1,822 kg | 1,923 kg | 1,981 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked)differsSource: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | 1,100 kg | 1,100 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Boot spacediffersSource: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; ANWB, 7 November 2025 | 545 l | 545 l | 420 l |
| Dimensions (l × w × h)differsSource: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | 4,470 × 1,864 × 1,571 mm | 4,470 × 1,864 × 1,571 mm | 4,790 × 1,920 × 1,620 mm |
| Euro NCAPdiffersEuro NCAP, with the test year. Source: Euro NCAP, 29 May 2024; Euro NCAP, 19 November 2025 | 5 of 5 stars (2022) | 5 of 5 stars (2022) | 5 of 5 stars (2025) |
| Costs (computed) | |||
| Company-car tax per month (gross)differsComputed: 2026 rules (Belastingdienst), first admission 2026-10-27, no income, on the fiscal value above. Source: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; EV Database, consulted 26 October 2026 | €591€7,093 a year on €37,695 | €664€7,973 a year on €41,695 | not confirmed in an official source |
| Road tax per quarterdiffersComputed: 2026 rates on kerb weight (Belastingdienst, since 1 July 2026), lowest to highest province. Source: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | €214 – €234all provinces, 2026 | €233 – €255all provinces, 2026 | €252 – €276all provinces, 2026 |
| Electricity or fuel per 100 kmdiffersComputed: WLTP consumption (highest value) × home 2026-09 (electricity) or Euro95 2026-10-19 (CBS). Source: Renault Nederland, 23 September 2026; RDW Open Data, consulted 26 October 2026 | €4.4117 kWh/100 km | €4.2616.4 kWh/100 km | €3.4013.1 kWh/100 km |
When do you choose the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric and when the Tesla Model Y?
Choose the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric if…
- You want an electric SUV with a 545-litre boot, or 1,670 litres with the rear seat folded.
- You regularly drive long distances: with the 89 kWh battery the WLTP range is 642 km.
- A five-star Euro NCAP rating matters to you.
- You want to tow: the braked towing limit is 1,100 kg.
Choose the Tesla Model Y if…
- You want a roomy electric SUV: ANWB measured 420 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and also mentions a front boot.
- You regularly tow a trailer or caravan: RDW lists 1,600 kg braked towing capacity for all versions.
- You drive many kilometres and value low energy use: 131 to 162 Wh/km according to RDW, depending on the version.
- Price matters to you: the entry version starts at € 40,990 (EV Database, checked on 26 October 2026).
These lists come from our own review of each model (compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed, facts checked automatically; we have not driven the cars). They are not a verdict on which of the two is better.
What do the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric and the Tesla Model Y cost per month?
Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year, the cheapest version of each
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric costs per month: electricity about €55 (WLTP consumption 17 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €79 – €86 depending on the province, together €134 – €141 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the Tesla Model Y costs per month: electricity about €43 (WLTP consumption 13.1 kWh/100 km, €0.26 per kWh (home, CBS 2026-09)) and road tax €92 – €101 depending on the province, together €135 – €144 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance.
| Model | Electricity or fuel | Road tax | Together (excl. depreciation, insurance, maintenance) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Scenic E-Tech electricScenic E-Tech electric 220 pk comfort range business techno | €55 | €79 – €86 | €134 – €141 |
| Tesla Model YModel Y Achterwielaandrijving (Standard) | €43 | €92 – €101 | €135 – €144 |
Not included: depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance (those depend on you); a missing consumption or weight shows as a dash.
Are there used Renault Scenic E-Tech electric or Tesla Model Y cars for sale?
- Renault Scenic E-Tech electric: 86 used cars in our stock, from €35,925. See the used cars
- Tesla Model Y: 1 used car in our stock, from €37,840. See the used cars
Frequently asked questions
What do the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric and the Tesla Model Y cost?
The Renault Scenic E-Tech electric costs from €38,990 (price list 23 September 2026) and the Tesla Model Y from €40,990 (according to EV Database, checked on 26-10-2026).
Which goes further, the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric or the Tesla Model Y?
According to WLTP the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric manages 466–642 km and the Tesla Model Y 534–657 km. The Tesla Model Y goes the furthest.
How big is the boot of the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric and the Tesla Model Y?
The boot of the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric holds 545 litres and the Tesla Model Y 420 litres (ANWB measurement). The measuring methods differ, so the figures are not like for like.
How safe are the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric and the Tesla Model Y according to Euro NCAP?
The Renault Scenic E-Tech electric scored 5 of 5 stars (2022 test) and the Tesla Model Y 5 of 5 stars (2025 test). The test years differ.
Where can you read more about the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric and the Tesla Model Y?
- All versions and specifications of the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric
- All versions and specifications of the Tesla Model Y
- Our review of the Renault Scenic E-Tech electric
- Our review of the Tesla Model Y
- Pick and compare versions yourself
Other comparisons
Sources
- Renault Nederland: Prijslijst Renault Scenic E-Tech electric, 23 september 2026 (document date 23 September 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Nieuwe Renault personenauto's 2026 per handelsbenaming (gekentekende voertuigen) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Renault Scenic E-Tech - Euro NCAP assessment (2022 protocol) (document date 29 May 2024, checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe Tesla personenauto's 2026 YTD per handelsbenaming (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen: Tesla Model 3/Model Y nieuw geregistreerd vanaf 2026-06-01, per kenteken (massa, maten, trekgewicht, zitplaatsen, topsnelheid; laagst geprijsde exemplaren per variant/uitvoering gebruikt) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- RDW Open Data: Gekentekende voertuigen brandstof (join op kenteken uit s5): netto_max_vermogen_elektrisch, elektrisch_verbruik_enkel_elektrisch_wltp, actie_radius_enkel_elektrisch_wltp (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Tesla: Tesla Prijslijst 2026 (PDF, gedrukt 'PRIJSLIJST January 2026'; HTTP Last-Modified 2026-01-09) (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Update: Tesla Model Y Premium concurreert nog scherp qua prijs, maar er is meer dan dat (document date 29 May 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Update: Tesla Model Y Standard officieel bevestigd voor Nederland: dit zijn de prijzen en specificaties (document date 10 October 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Update: Tesla Model Y Standard nu ook met Long Range en 657 km WLTP (document date 9 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- EV Database: EV Database Nederland: overzicht elektrische auto's (Tesla-rijen: status, bereik, verbruik, accu, prijs) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: Tesla Model Y 2025 safety rating (rating published 2025-11-19) (document date 19 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- ANWB: Tesla Model Y I 1e facelift - Auto Testrapport (78.4 kWh Premium Long Range RWD) (document date 7 November 2025, checked on 26 October 2026)
- ANWB: Tesla Model Y I 1e facelift - Auto Review (62.5 kWh Standard RWD) (document date 28 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- ANWB: Vergelijk Tesla Model Y Standard & Volkswagen ID.3 Limited Edition (document date 30 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
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