diff --git a/homeassistant/components/renault/coordinator.py b/homeassistant/components/renault/coordinator.py
index d7aed6e3560..988349e76f4 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/renault/coordinator.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/renault/coordinator.py
@@ -27,6 +27,8 @@ _PARALLEL_SEMAPHORE = asyncio.Semaphore(1)
 class RenaultDataUpdateCoordinator(DataUpdateCoordinator[T]):
     """Handle vehicle communication with Renault servers."""
 
+    update_method: Callable[[], Awaitable[T]]
+
     def __init__(
         self,
         hass: HomeAssistant,
@@ -50,8 +52,6 @@ class RenaultDataUpdateCoordinator(DataUpdateCoordinator[T]):
 
     async def _async_update_data(self) -> T:
         """Fetch the latest data from the source."""
-        if self.update_method is None:
-            raise NotImplementedError("Update method not implemented")
         try:
             async with _PARALLEL_SEMAPHORE:
                 data = await self.update_method()