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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All-Electric Renault KANGOO E-Tech Panel Van
The Renault Kangoo electric van has been available since 2011. The Kangoo is now in its third-generation. It was previously known as the Kangoo Z.E. In its latest update, the electric city van changed it name to Kangoo E-Tech. The upgraded electric van has much more to offer compared to the predecessor.
The pure electric Kangoo E-Tech panel van is available only in one EV battery size: 45 kWh. The e-van has a claimed emission-free electric range up to 186 miles (WLTP) on a fully charged battery. Of course, the real-world electric range will be lower, impacted by a number of factors, to include: payload, driving profile, weather conditions, temperature, onboard services used etc. Expect a real-world e-range closer to 160 miles. Nevertheless, a decent electric range!
It is also worth noting that the range is further impacted by the increased weight of the electric van due to the onboard EV battery. The gross vehicle weight of the EV is 2,260 kgs. Having said that, the manufacturer offers DC charging up to 80 kW DC. Charging the electric van at 80 kW DC, the EV battery can achieve 80% charge in 40 minutes. Just enough time for a quick coffee and rest!
Renault has incorporated a three-phase (22 kW) onboard AC charger with the EV. The electric van can be fully charged in 1 hour and 21 minutes using a dedicated 3-phase EV charger. Charging at 7 kW (single-phase) will take longer (5 hours and 40 minutes).
In any case, we at e-zoomed encourage a ‘topping up’ approach to charging an electric vehicle. This is beneficial for the long-term maintenance of the onboard EV battery and of course, EV charging times are shorter. Renault offers a 8 years or 100,000 miles warranty. We also recommend charging overnight, when electricity tariff prices are lower.
In terms of performance, the front-wheel drive (FWD) Renault Kangoo E-Tech electric van delivers a maximum power up to 120 hp and 245 Nm torque. The EV can achieve 0-62 mph in 11.6 seconds. The top speed is 81 mph. The Renault electric van also incorporates regenerative braking to improve the efficiency of the EV and increase the electric range. The e-van has three modes for regenerative braking.
The electric van is available in two versions (medium wheelbase and long wheelbase), and offers cargo volume up to 4.2 m3. The payload of the electric commercial van is 615 kgs. The EV offers 2 seats.
The e-van offers 20 driving assistance systems, to include: rear view assist, rear-view camera, hill start assist, wide view mirror, grip Xtend, “zoning” function, highway and traffic jam assist, active emergency braking system with vehicle detection, blind spot warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, road sign recognition and speeding alert, park assist systems, sidewind assist and trailer sway assist.
The Kangoo E-Tech electric is eligible for the UK government plug-in van grant for the ‘small vans’ category. These vehicles are less than 2,500 kilograms (kg) gross vehicle weight, have CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km and can travel at least 96km (60 miles) zero-emissions. The grant will pay for 35% of the purchase price for small vans, up to a maximum of £2,500.
Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet! You can lease electric vans via e-zoomed at competitive prices.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Decent pure electric range | Payload not as good as competitors |
| 80 kW DC Charging | Only available in one battery size |
| 22 KW (3-phase) AC onboard charger | Wide aperture side doors not available for UK market |
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The All-Electric Renault KANGOO E-Tech Panel Van (credit: Renault)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
| Body Type: | Panel Van |
| Plug-In Van Grant (PiVG): | Available |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (4 Options) |
|---|
| Renault KANGOO E-Tech Start Van MWB (from £33,055) |
| Renault KANGOO E-Tech Start Van LWB (from £34,855) |
| Renault KANGOO E-Tech Advance Van MWB (from £34,255) |
| Renault KANGOO E-Tech Advance Van LWB (from £36,055) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 45 kWh |
| Charging: | 80 kW DC rapid charging (20%-80%: 40 mins). Onboard charger 22 kW AC (20%-80%: 1 hr 21 mins) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 8 years or 100,000 miles |
| 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): | 1854 |
| Width (mm): | 2159 |
| Length (mm): | 4910 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 3100 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 11.31 |
| Cargo Volume (m3): | 3.3 – 4.2 |
| Payload (kg): | 615 |
| KANGOO E-Tech | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 45 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 186 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/mile): | 117.4 |
| Charging: | 80 kW DC rapid charging (20%-80%: 40 mins). Onboard charger 22 kW AC (20%-80%: 1 hr 21 mins) |
| Top Speed: | 81 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive: | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Max Power (hp): | 120 |
| Torque (Nm): | 245 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Towing Capacity (kg)/ Braked/Unbraked: | 1500/750 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): | 2,230 – 2,260 |
| Colours: | 7 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | N/A |
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