Renault is preparing to update the interior of its electric cars. What's in store for us after 2028?

Renault has announced a major rethink of interior design in its electric cars from 2028. The company promises to make the interiors more comfortable, technologically advanced and even a little futuristic, mixing physical controls with digital ones - a so-called 'fijital' approach. Renault's chief designer, Gilles Vidal, told Autocar that the company aims to create an interior that both meets modern technological requirements and remains intuitive to the user.

A demonstrator of Renault's new approach to car interior design is the Emblème concept, unveiled in October this year.

One of the most radical innovations will be the integration of a full-width panoramic display across the front panel. This element will consist of three screens and will run on an updated version of the OpenR platform. Renault promises to optimise the controls. The physical buttons and switches for the most important functions, such as volume control, will remain. They will be complemented by touch-sensitive elements. This combination should rid drivers of distractions.

Renault is also actively experimenting with voice control. Thanks to artificial intelligence, drivers will be able to use natural commands like "switch on the fog lights", and the car will even be able to greet passengers with the question "Where are we going today?". The company has also promised to reduce the number of sub-menus in the on-board system interface so drivers don't waste time endlessly "tapping" to find the right function.

Another highlight is the use of AI to analyse the environment. The car's cameras will be able to read the terrain, and if you're driving through a scenic forest or along the sea, the interior will reflect that atmosphere with appropriate lighting. And when you're driving through gloomy areas, the system can reproduce something more pleasant to set the mood.

Source: Autocar