Renault Kangoo Z.E.
Characteristics
Description
Renault Kangoo Z.E. It is a fully electric car with great potential. Convenient, practical and capable of traveling for up to 270 kilometers (over the NEDC range) on a single charge, the Kangoo demonstrates that its potential owners do not need to lower their requirements by focusing on an electric van as a zero-emission workhorse for daily use.
Despite the great similarity and identical purpose with fuel modifications, Renault Kangoo Z.E. has its own unique characteristics due primarily to the electrical nature of the transmission.
The charging socket of the electric van battery is located under the brand badge. Full charge of the electric car takes about 6 hours.
Renault Kangoo Z.E. It is produced in two cargo complete sets - standard and maximum, also can be presented in a double body or five-seater (passenger) version.
In the largest modification, the van provides 4.6 cubic meters. meter body space. Despite the solid volume, the permissible carrying capacity of the van in any modification, due to the additional weight of the battery, is limited to a mark of 640 kg.
Like the diesel version, Renault Kangoo Z.E. It has a clear and responsive steering control, which makes it easy to park and maneuver in a confined space.
Drivability Renault Kangoo Z.E.
The car is equipped with a battery capacity of 33 kWh, which is connected to the electric motor power of 44 kW ideally suited for urban operation.
Zero emissions and quiet operation are definitely pluses of Renault Kangoo ZE, however, on busy motorways the van feels not very comfortable, having extremely weak overclocking dynamics insufficient for confident overtaking and even following in the general fast flow.
At the same time, it is very easy to use an electric transmission: just press the starter button, select the speed and press the accelerator pedal.
The suspension of the van does an excellent job of "eating" almost all the irregularities and potholes of the road, but while maintaining control over the rocking of the body preventing the displacement of the cargo in the compartment. The car clearly obeys the steering wheel, has an excellent "feedback" to the road surface, confidently enters the turns.
The body and interior of the electric van Renault Kangoo Z.E.
All Renault Kangoo are equipped with rear doors opening 180 degrees and a sliding side door that facilitates access to the cargo area. Models in the Maxi body receive left and right side doors, as well as parking sensors and a floor covering for the load. Facing panels for walls and floor are available as additional accessories, but the "towbar" in Renault Kangoo Z.E. is not provided at all, since an electric van is capable of pulling a load of only 374 kg.
The cab of the electric car is spacious and comfortable, but a little monotonous and too simple because of the abundance of cheap-looking plastic trim, compared to the booths of some competitors.
Navigation on the touch screen is only available as an option, the unfortunate too high and deep location of which makes it not very convenient to use.
The battery charging indicator is included in the dashboard, and there is also a digital display showing how many kilometers remain available for the operation of the van.
The standard set of the basic version of the van includes two seats with a comfortable fit and enough space for the head and legs. The driver gets an excellent visibility visibility, wide door mirrors allow minimizing the occurrence of blind areas.
Renault Kangoo Z.E.
Price: On request
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