Renault gives electric power a plug | Car Talk - Car News Oct 2020

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12:29 Thursday 15 Oct 2020

This week sees Renault retailers host an event showcasing their electric vehicle range.

Running until 19 October, the event will give customers the chance to test drive Renault’s growing line up of battery electric, E-TECH hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models.

This includes the Renault ZOE, Europe’s best-selling electric vehicle with a range of up to 245 miles and the ability to charge up to 80% in just one hour and ten minutes using its new 50kW DC charging option.

The all-new Clio E-TECH Hybrid, Renault’s first hybrid vehicle, can cover up to 80% of urban journeys on electric power alone.  The E-TECH powertrain always starts in electric mode, and provides and impressive 140hp despite emitting just 98g/km of CO2.  The same powertrain, this time in 160bhp form, powers the all-new Captur E-TECH Plug-in hybrid and new Megane Sport Tourer E-TECH Plug-in hybrid.

For commercial buyers, the event also include the new ZOE van, with its 245 mile range, the Master Z.E., and the Kangoo Z.E. with a choice of body lengths and Business and Business + trim levels.

 

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