Renault twingo z.E. – First of all with data, facts and photos

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The Twingo presents itself as the second electric car of the French and is considered an extension of the currently started E-Tech offensive, under which Renault is merged its hybrids and plug-in hybrids. Here is the reference to our article “Renault can be more than Zoe: E-Tech Hybrid and Plug-In-Hybrid” from mid-July, which releases a deeper insight into the future strategy of the French.

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Back to Twingo Z.E. – In our case a Stromber in Lunaire-Gray in the equipment line intens. Which with lane support assistant, Easy Link navigation as well as premium outdoor and interior look package. Small and handy the E-car appears and thus identifies itself at first glance as City Car. What is not a big secret. The Twingo of Renault has been known since 1992 as such – just as a burner, which has found its way to the road in three model generations around four million times.

Renault twingo z.E. from the beginning as a strainer

The current version with internal combustion engine, was removed from the beginning by the Renault developers also for the electric motor. A fact that you will benefit from 2020 and in the following years when reaching the CO2 goals. And yet it is so that the stromer is not only seen as a CO2 target fulfiller. On the contrary, from my personal view, the Twingo Electric is therefore in a vehicle segment, which is currently too suitable for the electrification: small car.

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Of course, it is important to find the right price point that the paragraph of the electricity can also grow accordingly. Prices for series versions in the variants: Intens, Zen and Life do not exist so far. Only the “Vibes” variant arranges the stromer priced. Own statement after comes the compact City Car with a top equipment, at prices from 25.666,21 euros therefore. After deduction of environmental bonus, innovation premium, VAT estate and a little negotiating skills you can at the 14.000 Euro land. So renault against electric car news.net.

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For comparison, the fully equipped combustion version Renault Twingo Signature, comes from ~ 14.600 euros on the street. The price jump to the electric car seems negligible. Especially if you can incorporate follow-up costs such as tax, service, insurance and repairs in the total cost consideration. However, a fair comparison will be here, however, if the purely electrical variant was priced for the German market.

Electrified in the Cologne surrounding area and urban transport on the way

Agile, compact, electrically not only keywords, which Renaults has come up with marketing department, but above all, facts that describe the electric car of the French manufacturer appropriate. The stromer brings it to a total length of 3.615 mm, a wheelbase of 2.492 mm and a height of 1.541 mm. Dimensions that certainly not say much more if you read them. But on the photos involved in the article can be seen quite the size of the E-car. In the trunk there is 240 liters of storage space; enough space for a purchase. For the trips too little, at least when you are traveling for more than a weekend.

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Myself was with the Twingo Z.E. just a good one and a half hours on the way. Around 45 kilometers drive stood on the program. With there again a mix of city, overland and motorway rides. Where the focus was clearly on urban environment. The natural habitat of the vehicle. There, the stromer slides silently, meanwhile skilfully switched through the traffic and thanks to a turning circle of just 4,30 meters also change the direction quickly.

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The purpose of the purpose is necessary to expect the Renault Twingo Electric no rich wonders. A 21 kWh battery was installed well – which always works in the optimal range of effectiveness. The battery was housed under the driver’s and passenger and restricts the space in the interior, opposite the combustion alternative, not. In the mixed WLTP test cycle, a range of 190 kilometers is reachable, in city mode up to 270 kilometers. “Based on the average everyday chassis of small car users in Europe, which lies at 30 kilometers, this value allows use in the urban environment without recharging for over a week,” said Renault in the accompanying press release.

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Whether this can always be achieved, of course, strongly depends on your own driving behavior and other influences. Positive influence can be taken as a driver by activating the “ECO mode”. The power output of the electric motor and the maximum speed are throttled in this case and help to a combined WLTP range of 225 km. In terms of driving modes, all possibilities are exhausted.

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Great for the city, made for the city

Without a throttle by the mentioned ECO mode, the, in the rear, which placed in the rear below the trunk, a third-party synchronous motor mobilizes a power of 65 kW / 82 hp and a maximum torque of 160 nm. The power transmission to the rear wheels is carried out via a constant reduction gear that ensures seamless acceleration without tensile force transmission. Thus, it is possible for the streamer to master the “city-spring” from 0 to 50 km / h in just 4.2 seconds. At 135 km / h (not in the city) is then conclusion.

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From my own impressions can be clarified that the Twingo Electric is also on the road on highways and highways enough fast. However, of course you have to keep in mind that the acceleration, just in the high km / h area is anything but sparkling. In the urban environment, however, the Stromer gives a good figure. Is progressing progressing and leaves a BMW M3 behind at the traffic light startup, at least for the first few meters.

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Not only in terms of top speed and range shows that the Renault Twingo Z.E. rather thought as a city car. Also the noise emissions, which one perceives in the interior at higher speeds, to show knowledge that is traveling in an electrified small car in the entry segment. This is not even due to the electrification of the small car, but simply the fact that favorable vehicles are not so well insulated as appropriate higher-priced alternatives. Finally, the savings in production have to be achieved in one place to bring the vehicles to the road attractively attractively.

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Also not as positive remembered is the recuperation of the e-car. This promises additional range advantages, through the consistent use of the so-called B mode. This can be easily inserted through the gear selector lever. You have the choice between three recuperation stages: B1 to B3; If you already know from Zoe. The highest level allows the one-pedal driving, that is: instead of pressing the brake, in many cases the recuperation delay is sufficient in the accelerator pedal.

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In the theory certainly possible, in the case of the test drive unfortunately not. Although you have felt a higher recuperation. However, only at the highest level, otherwise rather only with “much fantasy” and one-pedal driving was unfortunately not possible. This is certainly a big plus point for the compact stromer, especially in city traffic. Here it is true for electro-car news in the context of a detailed test and driving report again. Maybe it could not be sufficiently tested for the hopeful 45 kilometers.

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The road position of the Stromer was able to describe a stable after the test drive. Usually, the heavy battery in the vehicle floor helps to a corresponding deep focus and thus good location. Makes itself in the case of Twingo also noticeable. Dewler could list here that it is “only” about a “small battery”. In this case, you also have to bring in the rather low vehicle weight in the equation. Then it fits again in the overall view.

Renault twingo z.E. – Load like one “greater” Electrician

From Zoe, however, the Twingo Electric not only adopted the recuperation, but also his patented battery charging system Chameleon Charger. And this work. This makes it possible to supply energy to around 85 percent of the European DC charging stations with alternating current in strengths of 230 and 400 volts and with charging outputs up to 22 kW with an alternating current.

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What does this mean for the e-motorist everyday life? A half-hour pause is enough to load with 22 kW charging power and 32 amp charging current energy for 80 kilometers driving route in mixed operation. After an hour, 84 percent of the complete load capacity are available. The loading valve can be found where the fuel flap is in the gasoline variants. Loading as with the other electro cars from Renault by type 2 plug.

To classify: After about 45 kilometers with an e-car, of course, no sound statement on consumption can be made. And yet it’s the way the Twingo Z.E. within the designated frame – consumption and range values – has moved.

Renault Twingo Electric: Small concentration for a small stromer

After the test drive of the Renault Twingo Z.E. can be stuck that this is quite to convince with smears. Convinced the fact that you can be priced at the same time with the combustion alternative and no smears must be accepted in terms of comfort. The recuperation, as well as the “noise emissions”, but not so positive.

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Whereby this is notemed only first-time impressions and can be knocked again in the context of a corresponding detailed experience report, as the city stream actually beats over several hundred kilometers. We also have not discussed the interior, which can be described as quite convincing and consistent. The main focus was on the driving behavior of the E-car. And we hopefully we could give an impression. The best is always self-boarding and collecting appropriate impressions.

Renault has become a first get to know the Twingo Z.E. invited to Cologne and take over the travel expenses for this. However, this has no influence on my written honest opinion written here.