DeZir Concept Unveiled: Renault Goes Futuristic With 148bhp EV Coupé

Wow! If there’s one word to sum up this car so far, that’s where we’d start. The Renault DeZir is like nothing else in the current Renault line-up, and as the first model shaped under the brand’s new head of design, Laurens van den Acker, it’s a bold statement of intent.

Powered by a 148bhp electric motor and wrapped in a lightweight Kevlar body weighing just 830kg, the Renault DeZir concept claims a 0–62mph time of around five seconds. Impressive, yes, but this car isn’t really about the numbers. It’s about the shape, the drama, the sheer elegance. Sitting on 21-inch wheels, the DeZir combines sculpted surfaces with lighting inspired by a heartbeat (though Knight Rider fans may spot something familiar). Full-length LED strips and a glowing interior give it an unmistakably futuristic presence.

The two-seat coupé is, for now, only a concept, though rumours suggest a limited production run isn’t entirely off the table. Axel Breun, Renault’s concept car director, has even hinted at potential pricing, saying, “I could imagine this car for half the price of a Tesla. Why not?” With its 24kWh lithium-ion battery offering a 100-mile range, this is still very much a design-led exercise, but we don’t imagine Renault will struggle to find eager takers if they decide to build it.