The new Renault Kangoo E-Tech 100% electric launches in Australia in short wheelbase form in February 2024, priced from $61,990 (recommended retail price), while the long wheelbase variant arrives later in 2024 priced from $63,990.
Designed for small businesses, the Kangoo E-Tech has 285km range (WLTP) from its 45kWh battery.
Its lithium-ion battery charges in an hour and 25 minutes (0-100%) via 80kW DC charger.
“Next year sees the electrification of the Renault commercial vehicle range begin in earnest,” says Renault Australia general manager Glen Sealey.
“While an electric Kangoo has been available in Australia since 2017, all-new Kangoo E-Tech 100% electric, in both short- and long-wheelbase variants and with a range of option packs, ensures we can meet customer expectations for environmentally conscious, last-mile delivery solutions for a range of small businesses.”
The new EV has a 90kW motor with 245Nm torque, an Eco mode that caps the vehicle’s power output and top speed which helps optimise range and is best used when carrying a light load.
Three regenerative braking levels are offered from “Sailing” with limited regenerative braking, “Drive” default to the maximum “Brake”.
It also offers conventional hydraulic braking assisted by an adaptive regenerative brake system, which maximises the amount of recovered energy regardless of the selected braking option.
Drivers can therefore choose between multiple driving options for optimal comfort and range according to their specific vehicle use and the traffic conditions.
Information is displayed on a fully customisable eight-inch digital instrument panel.
The new Kangoo E-Tech offers a choice of two charging methods – a standard 22kW AC charger for rapid charging on public terminals, or the optional 80kW rapid-charge DC charger that can recuperate up to 170km (WLTP) range in 27 minutes.
The battery is fitted with liquid cooling capabilities.
A range of innovations, equipment, and comfort are included, such as the “Renault Easy Link” multimedia system with eight-inch display, three front seats with a central folding backrest that turns into a mobile office, more than 40 litres of cabin storage, and the latest generation advanced driver assistance systems including the option of adaptive cruise control with “Stop & Go”.
Climate control air-conditioning is included and the e-van has 3.3 cubic metres of cargo bay volume in the short wheel base model and 4.2 cubic metres in the long wheel base model.
It also has 523kg payload and 668kg respectively, and 1500kg braked towing capacity.
A glazed bulkhead, glazed rear barn doors, and left and right sliding doors are featured.
The Reanult Kangoo E-Tech comes with 16-inch steel wheels, rear parking sensors, lane keep assist, and a digital rear view mirror camera.
Various option packs include a “Trade Pack” ($1200 RRP) with timber floor lining, full height wall lining, yard kit underbody protection and cargo area LED lighting, a “Peace of Mind Pack” ($1500 RRP) with blind spot intervention, driver attention alert, high beam assist, navigation, overspeed prevention and traffic sign recognition, and a “Business Pack” ($3200 RRP) with tyre pressure monitor, hands-free key card, centre console armrest and storage, adaptive cruise control, wireless smartphone charger, extra tinted rear barn door glass, front fog lamps, LED headlights, leather wrapped steering wheel, heated steering wheel, and body-coloured outer door handles.
Single options include a permanent rear-view mirror ($800 RRP), no right sliding door (SWB only), glazed left and right sliding doors ($400 RRP), body coloured front and rear bumpers (SWB only, $400 RRP) and 80kW DC fast charger ($1600 RRP).
Each Kangoo E-Tech is covered by a comprehensive five-year/100,000km warranty and eight-year/160,000km battery warranty, and includes five-years roadside assistance.
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