Renault reveals the pure-electric Twingo Z.E.

As expected, the new Renault Twingo Z.E. is pretty much identical to the recently-launched and closely-related Smart EQ forfour.

Both of these small city cars have five doors, four seats and a rear-mounted electric motor which delivers 80 bhp (60 kW / 82 PS) plus 160 Nm (118 lb/ft) of peak torque. In the Renault, that output is sufficient for a 0-31 mph (50 km/h) time of around four seconds and an 84 mph (135 km/h) maximum.

Renault Twingo ZE (2020) Front Side

There is one significant difference, though. Whereas the lithium-ion battery in the EQ forfour has a capacity of 17.6 kWh, the Twingo Z.E. benefits from a larger 21.3 kWh pack. Consequently, the latter’s driving range is better, as it achieves 111 miles (180 kilometres) on the WLTP Combined cycle and 155 miles (250 kilometres) on the WLTP City cycle.

Renault has fitted as standard an on-board charger that can handle AC currents of up to 22.0 kW. Naturally, replenishment rates vary according to the method used:
  • 2.3 kW domestic socket (0-100%) – 13 hours 30 minutes
  • 3.7 kW dedicated wallbox (0-100%) – 8 hours
  • 7.4 kW dedicated wallbox (0-100%) – 4 hours
  • 11.0 kW public facility (0-80%) – 2 hours 10 minutes
  • 22.0 kW public facility (0-80%) – 63 minutes
When travelling, energy can be conserved in various ways. A ‘B Mode’ offers three levels of regenerative braking, for instance, while an ‘Eco’ setting limits acceleration and top speed.

Like every other Twingo, the Z.E. version is built in Slovenia. However, like every other Twingo, the Z.E. version won’t be sold in the UK.

Renault Twingo ZE (2020) InteriorRenault Twingo ZE (2020) Rear Side

Renault Twingo ZE (2020) SideRenault Twingo ZE (2020) Dashboard Detail

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