RENAULT CONTINUES EV MOMENTUM WITH TWO NEW ELECTRIC LCVs

January 13, 2017 by Renault

◾Global debuts at the Brussels Motor Show for New Kangoo Van Z.E. and Master Z.E.

◾New Kangoo Van Z.E. now has 168 mile range (NEDC) – up over 50% & longest of any electric LCV

◾New Kangoo Van Z.E. allows for faster charging times with a new 7kW 32A charger making it more practical for business users. Full charge now takes only six hours.

◾New Kangoo Van Z.E. has gained a new Z.E.33 (33kWh) battery, a new R60 (44kW) motor and is the first electric LCV to be equipped with a heat pump, allowing it to maintain autonomy in cold weather

◾Kangoo Van Z.E. has been Europe's best-selling small electric van for the past six years

◾Master Z.E. has been created to primarily satisfy last-mile urban distribution & municipal needs

◾Master Z.E. will bring the expertise of Renault, European leader in EVs, to the large van segment

◾Master Z.E. is equipped with a Z.E.33 (33kWh) battery mated to the R75 (57kW) motor enabling a range of 124 miles (NEDC). A full charge from a 7kW Wall Box takes six hours.

◾Master Z.E. will be available in four versions – three lengths and two heights

◾New interactive apps available such as My Z.E. Connect Pro – a specialised service for businesses

◾New Kangoo Van Z.E. will go on sale in Europe from mid-2017

◾Master Z.E. will arrive in the European market at the end of 2017

Renault Pro+ has premiered two new electric commercial vehicles – the Master Z.E. and New Kangoo Van Z.E. The company has also expanded its range of connected services for commercial customers as well as its specialist network. With three electric light commercial vehicles (LCV) – Twizy Cargo, New Kangoo Van Z.E. and Master Z.E. – this range is unique in the world.

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'Renault Pro+ is market leader in electric LCV sales in Europe. With New Kangoo Van Z.E. and Master Z.E., Renault Pro+ is continuing to expand its tailor made offering dedicated to professional customers, while developing connected services for business users. We are confident that our professional customers will experience our Zero Emission1 connected vans which will significantly contribute to better business as well as driving experience.'

Ashwani Gupta – VP, Global Head of Light Commercial Vehicle Business

(1) Zero Emissions in use: no emissions of CO2 or regulated air pollutants during driving, in compliance with the NEDC homologation cycle, excluding wear parts

About Renault Pro+

Building on its position in Europe and strong base in Latin America and Africa, Renault Pro+ is pursuing its global ambitions with an even wider range of vehicles tailored to the many and varied needs of business customers. Renault Pro+ is continuing to expand its offer through a range of services dedicated to LCV users, delivered primarily through a global network of 650 specialist centres, meeting the highest standards.

Renault Pro+ had a record year for LCV sales in the UK in 2016 with 25,842 sales - up 1.5 per cent compared to 2015 and growing ahead of the UK van market, which was up by 0.5 per cent

About Groupe Renault

Groupe Renault has been making cars since 1898. Today it is an international multi-brand group, selling more than 2.8 million vehicles in 125 countries in 2015, with 36 manufacturing sites, 12,000 sales outlets and employing more than 120,000 people. To meet the major technological challenges of the future and continue its strategy of profitable growth, the Group is harnessing its international growth and the complementary fit of its three brands, Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors, together with electric vehicles and the unique Alliance with Nissan. With a new team in Formula 1 and a strong commitment to Formula E, Renault sees motorsport as a vector of innovation and brand awareness.

In the UK, Groupe Renault UK has nearly 160 dealers selling the range of Renault cars, LCVs and Dacia. Groupe Renault UK sales significantly outpaced the UK vehicle market during 2015, with sales totalling 127,343 vehicles – up 17 per cent on 2014. Renault UK was recently voted number one in the 2016 Auto Express Driver Power survey for dealer satisfaction.