All-New Eighth-Gen Ford Fiesta EV Rendered, Reimagined

Ford's small EV comeback, seen through CGI

A digital artist has offered a bold vision for the next-generation Ford Fiesta, and it may not look like the Renault 5 E-Tech donor everyone expects. Andrei Avarvarii of Avarvarii Automotive Artworks produced a detailed CGI interpretation, commissioned by Auto Express, that imagines the eighth-generation Fiesta as a small electric hatch with a distinct Ford personality.

Ford's European strategy — marketed internally as Ready-Set-Ford — includes a push of seven new models over the next three years: five passenger cars, a beefed-up Ranger Super Duty, and the electric Transit City van. The line-up also includes a European Bronco PHEV confirmed for production in Valencia, Spain, from 2028. Among the passenger models, a compact electric hatchback and a small electric SUV are top priorities, and the hatchback is widely believed to use the same underlying architecture as the Renault 5 E-Tech.

Why this render matters

What sets Avarvarii's render apart is the deliberate move away from simply re-skinning the Renault 5. Instead of closely echoing the donor car, the artist applied styling cues inspired by Ford's own heritage, notably the aggressive lines of the 1990s Fiesta XR2i hot hatch. The result is the idea of a Fiesta EV that wears modern Ford lighting signatures and a more assertive front end — a design that aims to signpost sportiness in the compact EV segment.

The CGI build was guided by Ford's recent teaser imagery, which revealed new front-end silhouettes and lighting signatures. Working from those visual clues, Avarvarii produced a concept that feels recognizably Ford while remaining compact and urban-friendly.

Possible tech and positioning

According to reports, when the new Fiesta arrives in 2028 it will share underpinnings with the Renault 5 E-Tech, the Alpine A290, and the Nissan Micra. Platform sharing can speed development and lower costs, but Ford seems intent on differentiating the product through software, tuning, and visual identity.

Current Renault 5 E-Tech models use 40 kWh and 54 kWh battery packs with roughly 119 and 148 horsepower outputs. A Ford-branded version could adopt an updated variant of that hardware or deliver software and motor tuning that improve performance and range. Expect Ford to target:

• A practical urban range suitable for European city buyers
• Sprightly performance on the higher-spec trims to echo the XR2i spirit
• Distinctive lighting and grille treatment to separate it from cohort cars

Market context and rivals

The small electric hatch segment is heating up. The Renault 5, Alpine A290, and Nissan Micra form an immediate cluster of rivals sharing common tech, while other OEMs push compact EVs and small crossovers. Ford’s advantage may come from strong brand recognition in Europe and the ability to tune chassis and software for a bolder driving character.

Highlights from the render and related strategy:

• Design influence: XR2i-inspired aggression with modern Ford lighting
• Platform: Likely Renault 5/Alpine/Nissan-derived underpinnings
• Launch window: Expected between 2027 and 2028
• Market role: Compact EV hatch to complement Bronco PHEV and Transit City

What to watch next

Avarvarii’s work illustrates how automakers and independent creators envision platform-sharing cars with unique character. The next steps to monitor are official Ford previews, technical specifications on battery size and motor output, and whether production will follow the same plants tied to the Renault alliance or be localized to Ford facilities.

Whether the final product mirrors this CGI vision or sticks closer to the Renault donor, the revived Fiesta nameplate will be an important piece in Ford’s European comeback plan. Expect more teasers and prototype sightings as Ford rolls out its Ready-Set-Ford offensive and prepares a multi-energy range that includes efficient city EVs and tougher PHEV or hybrid models for broader appeal.