Renault City K-ZE

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City K-ZE
Production period: since 2019
Class : SUV
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: Electric motor :
(33 kW)
Length: 3730 mm
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase : 2400 mm
Empty weight :

Renault City K-ZE (pronounced "Kay-Zee") is an electric car (class: SUV ) from the French vehicle manufacturer Renault . It is Renault's fifth electric car - Renault plans to expand its range of electric vehicles to eight models.

At the beginning of March 2020, Dacia presented a concept vehicle of the brand's first electric vehicle based on the City K-ZE. The production version of the Dacia Spring Electric is scheduled to go on sale in 2021.

presentation

The Renault City K-ZE concept vehicle was presented at the 2018 Paris Motor Show , at that time under Carlos Ghosn , as a cooperation with Dongfeng Motor Corporation .

The production vehicle was finally presented in April 2019 at the Auto Shanghai ( Shanghai Motor Show ) on the exhibition grounds of the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) in Shanghai . Within six months, Renault's collaboration with eGT New Energy Automotive Co. , a Chinese company, turned the concept vehicle into a production vehicle .

The vehicle

Renault City K-ZE is a mini SUV that is powered by an electric motor. The ground clearance of 15 centimeters ensures comfortable entry and a good overview. Large windows and thin vehicle pillars should also contribute to a good overview .

The wheelbase is 2.43 meters and the external length 3.73 to 3.74 meters; the vehicle should still offer plenty of space. The trunk has a volume of almost 300 liters. Externally, elements from Renault Captur and Renault Twingo are combined.

The vehicle has an integrated multimedia system with an eight-inch (20.3 centimeters) wide touchscreen , 4G - Internet , voice recognition , navigation system , rear camera and real-time control of the electric vehicle functions. The info terminal can be accessed from the outside via an app . Fine dust sensors and a system for controlling the air quality should ensure a good indoor climate, which can be an advantage in areas with high levels of smog .

Interior door panels are made of plastic and car seats are covered with fabric .

Technical specifications

Renault City K-ZE
Construction period from 2019
Engine characteristics
Engine type 33 kW (44.8 PS)
Max. Torque 125 Nm
Readings
Top speed 105 km / h
Range 271 km (NEDC)
Charging time 50 minutes (fast charging) /
4 h (normal charging )

The range should be around 250 kilometers in the city and up to 350 kilometers at speeds below 60 km / h. Renault City K-ZE has two charging modes. In fast charging mode, the battery can be charged to 80 percent of its capacity in 50 minutes; the slow charge mode should take four hours to fully charge.

There is no regenerative brake , which means that the vehicle coasts down when the driver takes off the accelerator. The vehicle accelerates to 60 km / h in seven seconds, and the maximum speed of 105 km / h is also the maximum speed permitted in the People's Republic of China, the primary market for the vehicle.

sale

Sales will start in 2019 in the People's Republic of China, now the largest market for electric vehicles, where Renault has a sales target of 550,000 vehicles by 2022. It is not known whether the vehicle will be available in Europe in the future; however, according to the managing director Thierry Bolloré, Renault describes Renault City K-ZE “as a global project” and will “also sell the K-ZE in other regions”. It is also not known whether it will be sold under the name Dacia or Renault if it is sold in Europe . The price is given in sources as around 10,000  euros and less than 20,000 euros.

Renault City K-ZE is produced in Wuhan , the plant there has a capacity of 120,000 vehicles and can be expanded almost at will.

Web links

Commons : Renault City K-ZE  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

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  2. ↑ Holger Wittich, Uli Baumann: Dacia Spring Electric: Series electric car is coming in 2021. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. March 3, 2020, accessed March 3, 2020 .
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