Renault has just built a Batmobile designed to smash records
- It looks like a Batmobile but there’s so much more going on here
- This is the Renault Filante Record 2025 built to set new range records
- You can see it in incredible detail in the video below
Published on Jan 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM (UTC+4)
by Kate Bain
Last updated on Jan 31, 2025 at 12:43 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
It looks like a futuristic Batmobile, but, believe it or not, this Renault Filante concept was designed to beat EV range records.
Named the Renault Filante Record 2025, the brand is calling it a ‘laboratory on wheels’ and we can understand why, because it’s packed with epic tech.
Measuring over five meters long and weighing just 1000kg, Renault wants to set a new record for distance traveled on a single charge.
The brand says new technology and materials tested in the concept will then trickle down to future production cars. Exciting stuff.
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Renault Filante Record 2025 design
The single-seater was designed with a super streamlined body for ultimate aerodynamic efficiency.
It was fitted with a special 87kWh battery along with unique friction-reducing tires, steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire technologies.
The futuristic design continues inside, with a cockpit inspired by aviation and space travel.
It was also designed with ergonomics and weight reduction front of mind.
Renault used ultra-light materials, including carbon fiber and aluminum alloy made with 3D printing.
The driver’s seat, for example, is made from stretched canvas, like a hammock, adapting to the body shape of the driver.
Inspiration for the concept car
Renault said the concept was inspired by the 40CV des Records and the Étoile Filante, built in 1925 and 1956 respectively, both of which set new historical records for the brand.
Looks-wise, the brand says it was inspired by aeronautical design cues.
“We designed this vehicle as a sculpture in motion. Inspired by fighter planes and the speed records of the nineteenth century,” Renault said.
“Every inch of the surface was crafted to capture the light and showcase the body lines which appear to melt into the air.
“The blue windows and color palette further underline this light and airy impression.”
The Renault Filante Record 2025 demo car will be on show at the Rétromobile motor show in Paris from 5-9 February 2025.
Following this, Renault will start testing the concept, with a goal of setting a new record for range.
Kate Bain is Lead Editor at supercarblondie.com. She is based in Dubai and coordinates coverage of the latest news across automotive, technology, luxury, and lifestyle. Kate has a bachelor's degree in business and post graduate in journalism. She is an experienced editor and journalist who has worked for News Corp, Daily Mail Australia, and Sky News. She has a keen interest in all things cars and, with her beloved BMW IX, is officially an EV convert.
