Overview
Groupe Renault (Renault Group/ Renault S.A.), is a leading player in the global automotive sector. The company was established in 1899 and has over the course of its history, manufactured varied vehicles, to include: trucks, tractors, buses and even tanks! Renault has been part of the global Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance since 1999 (previously, Renault-Nissan Alliance). The partnership makes the partnership the 3rd largest automotive group in the world after Volkswagen and Toyota.
Renault is headquartered in France and the French state owns a 15% stake in the company. The company manufacturers across a number of global locations, to include: Romania, Morocco, Türkiye, Spain, South Korea, Argentina and others! Renault has also been involved with motor sport, both, Formula 1 and Formula E. Renault offers both, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) for passenger cars and commercial electric vehicles. The portfolio includes:
- All-electric Renault TWIZY
- All-electric Renault ZOE E-TECH
- All-electric Renault ZOE Van E-TECH
- All-electric Renault Megane E-TECH
- All-electric Renault Scenic E-TECH
- All-electric Renault 5 E-TECH
- All-electric Renault Kangoo E-TECH
- All-electric Renault Master E-TECH
- Renault Rafale E-Tech Plug-In Hybrid
- Renault Captur E-TECH Plug-In Hybrid
- Renault Megane E-TECH Plug-In Hybrid
- Renault Megane Sport Tourer E-TECH Plug-In Hybrid
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The All-Electric Renault Twizy Quadricycle
The all-electric Renault Twizy is a compact two-seater for the urban environment. The electric vehicle (EV) is perfect as a second car for running errands and other shorter commutes within a city or congested urban environment.
The quadricycle battery-electric vehicle (BEV) is currently manufactured in South Korea, but was originally produced in Spain. The green car concept made its debut in 2009 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Renault started selling the compact zero-emission EV in 2012. Despite some of its limitations, the EV has sold well, in particular in Asia. The electric car is also very popular with car sharing schemes.
Officially the Twizy is classed as a quadricycle, with certain regulations applying to such vehicles in the U.K., to include weight and speed. The Twizy EV is not for everyone, and certainly not for those seeking luxury and space. The EV is compact and the second seat (tandem) is certainly a squeeze! The EV offers 31 L boot space. The EV offers: electronic engine immobiliser, range indicator with eco score, regenerative braking and Integrated 3m cable for 3-pin domestic socket.
The only real practicality on offer is that the Renault Twizy is easy to drive and park. The pure electric vehicle has a 6.8 m turning circle. Perfect for densely populated urban environments. The only other pure electric quadricycle in the UK, is the Citroën Ami.
In terms of EV battery size and pure electric range, the Twizy EV and Ami EV are quite similar. The Twizy electric has a 6.1 kWh onboard EV battery, with a pure electric range up to 56 miles. The Citroën Ami has a 5.5 kWh EV battery with a 46.6 miles EV range.
Given that most commutes in a city are short, a 50 miles pure electric range is more than sufficient. The key is charging the EV battery on a regular basis. We at e-zoomed encourage a ‘topping up’ approach to charging an electric car. This way, there is always ‘juice’ available and regular charging is good for the long-term maintenance of the battery. Renault offers a 3 years/ 60,000 miles warranty.
The electric car is cheap to run, and depending on electricity prices, can cost as little as 5 pence per mile. The car can be charged within 3.5 hours using any domestic plug i.e. no need for a dedicated electric car charging station for this EV.
The Twizy has a top speed of 50 mph. The rear-wheel drive electric car delivers a maximum power up to 17 hp and 57 Nm torque (50 m standing start: 6.6 seconds). The all-electric Renault Twizy is no longer available for sale in the UK market, but can be purchased as a used electric car. We at e-zoomed can help you find your perfect used EV. Simply email us at shop@ezoomed.com.
Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles (EVs) via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Perfect for city driving (easy to drive and park) | Very limited range |
| One of the cheapest electric cars available | Very small boot space (31 litres) |
| Cheap to run | Security and safety issues in regards to doors, which are optional |
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The All-Electric Renault Twizy Quadricycle (credit: Renault)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
| Body Type: | Quadricycle |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In UK: | Not Available |
| Variants (1 Option) |
|---|
| Renault Twizy (from £ N/A) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 6.1 kWh |
| Charging: | Onboard charger: 6 kW AC (0%-100%: 3.5 hrs/ 3-PIN domestic socket) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 3 years/ 60,000 miles |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh | £2.40 |
| Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh | £4.32 |
| Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh | £5.64 |
| Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh | £6.48 |
| Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh | £7.20 |
| Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh | £9.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh | £10.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh | £11.09 |
| Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh | £12.96 |
| Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh | £14.40 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging DC (50 kW+): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+): | 0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW): | 0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1454 |
| Width (mm): | 1234 |
| Length (mm): | 2338 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 1686 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 6.8 |
| Boot Space (L): | 31 |
| Twizy Electric | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 6.1 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 31 – 56 miles |
| Charging: | Onboard charger: 6 kW AC (0%-100%: 3.5 hrs/ 3-PIN domestic socket) |
| Top Speed: | 50 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | N/A |
| Drive: | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 13 |
| Max Power (hp): | 17 |
| Torque (Nm): | 57 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 (optional) |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 474 |
| Colours: | 4 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | Two-Star |
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