Renault ZE CONCEPT User Manual
FAQ
Is Z.E. for me?
So, is it?
More than likely. We’re developing a range of affordable, accessible vehicles to suit the vast majority
of users, particularly in urban environments. You get to choose the one that suits your lifestyle best.
And they’re all rigorously tested in European trials before they are put into production.
Performance is reaching new levels in terms of top speed and range, with low-down torque
available right from the word go. Though obviously, the harder you accelerate and make use
of the power, the less your range is going to be.
Aren’t Z.E. cars too small to t my family?
Renault will be introducing a range of models which will satisfy the demand for vehicles of
different size and capacity – just have a look at the vehicles in this brochure.
What are the incentives to buy?
Plenty. Apart from zero emissions in use, the Government is currently proposing subsidies
of up to £5,000
(1)
when you buy a qualifying vehicle. Road tax and the London Congestion
Charge are zero, and there’s no fuel duty - obviously! There’s an enhanced capital allowance
for business buyers and the lowest benet in kind advantages for company car drivers. For
more details, go to www.hmrc.gov.uk.
How about recharging?
Trials suggest that this will usually be easiest at home, overnight, through a weatherproof
external socket, or in your garage (see below for more on home charging). If that’s not
possible, there are already over 300 charging points in the UK, with a further 11,000-plus
planned as part of the Government’s ‘Plugged in Places’ programme. The idea is that charging
points compatible with your vehicle should be readily available in public places and at work,
so you’ll never be far from a recharge.
For example, starting from Autumn 2010, London will also have its own system of public
charge points on residential streets and car parks, supermarkets, retail and leisure centres.
To use this system, you simply pay an annual fee, then recharging is free when you use it.
Other regional development areas with rm plans on public infrastructure are Milton Keynes
and On North East. More will be coming on board in October 2010.
How long will it take?
Home recharging will usually take about 7-8 hours from empty (standard rate), though
faster 3-4 hour and even 15-25 minute rapid charging facilities will be available, depending
on the model. But, with Renault, if you should ever run out of power, remember, the same
breakdown/recovery services apply – just as if you’d run out of petrol.
What does it cost to recharge?
When you recharge at home, it goes on your electricity bill. But overnight can be at a cheaper
rate. Either way, it’s going to be more competitive than petrol or diesel today.
When you recharge at a public facility, different regions will have different tariffs – but many
areas are going to be offering free top-ups in the short term, as an incentive for you to switch
to Z.E. vehicles.
Generating electricity produces CO
. So how come Z.E. vehicles are really greener?
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Vehicle emissions today are calculated on a measurement of ‘tank-to-tailpipe’, and according
to this measurement, an electric vehicle will produce zero emissions in use.
But, if you take a more comprehensive measurement of ‘well-to-wheel’ emissions produced,
the current indication is that Renault Electric Vehicles will produce 75 g/km
(2)
. In comparison,
the average EU-wide gure for petrol/diesel cars in 2007 was 187 g/km. To adjust the
equivalent published manufacturers emissions from ‘tank-to-tailpipe’ to ‘well-to-wheel’ a
gure of 15%
(3)
should be added for the extraction, rening and transportation of the fuel.
Still a big saving, but the best is yet to come. Bigger emission reductions are on the cards if
we go for lower carbon sources of power generation (like nuclear, wave and wind). Above all,
Z.E. vehicles could achieve up to a 40%
(3)
saving on CO2 emissions when compared with a
typical petrol family car over its whole-of-life cycle.
(1)
Effective from 2012
(2)
Current UK electricity mix equates to 75g CO2/km based on generation at 540g/kWh (source: Committee for
Climate Change rst annual report, published 12th October 2009) and on AESC battery delivering 160km range
from 22.3kW. Note UK Govt. target for 2020 is to reduce this to below 300g/kWh. Note – AESC: Automotive Energy
Supply Corporation is the supplier of batteries for the Renault and Nissan Alliance.
(3)
Source: SMMT Consumer Education Q & A June 2010
(www.renault.tv)
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Further information on national infrastructure can be found at www.ev-network.org.uk and
www.newride.org.uk.
Can I charge my vehicle at home?
Home charging is relatively easy to arrange. You can get a low-cost, weatherproof external
socket installed, or a socket in your garage. However it may not be possible for everybody,
particularly if you have no dedicated parking.
Are plugs and sockets all standard?
The EU is working on it, but standards will be in place by 2011. Basically, the UK market is
expected to use the standard 13 amp socket or a specic EV charging point. Faster charging
methods are also being developed.
C H A R T E R H O U S E . J U L Y 2 0 1 0 . P A R T N U M B E R
Although every effort has been made to ensure tha t the information contained within this brochure is as accurate and up to date as possible, Renault U.K. reser ves the right to modify its models without notice including their characteristics,
specifications, equipment and accessories. Brochures inevitably become out of date or inaccurate in some respects, in tha t such characteristics, equipment, specifications or accessories may be changed after the publication date given below
and can differ from the descriptions given. It is therefore necessary to check with your Renault dealer before purchasing any product that the characteristics, specifications, equipment or accessories of the vehicle on order are as advertised.
Publication date July 2010.
Renault U.K. Limited Customer Services, The Rivers Office Park, Denham Way, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 9YS-Tel.0800 52 51 50.
FLUENCE Z.E.KANGOO VAN Z.E.
TWIZY Z.E. AND ZOE Z.E. CONCEPT
Based on the ever-popular Kangoo Van, this workhorse is set to boost your business - as well as your public image. Arriving in Summer 2011 it is capable of 80 mph and has a range
of 100 miles, coupled with a generous 650kg payload. Derived from our commercial vehicle, the Kangoo Van Z.E. combines proven mechanicals with innovative new engine and
battery technology. Get it working for you, and you’ll be working cleaner and meaner.
Due in 2012, Fluence Z.E. is a ve seater family
car with all the air and style of Renault’s next
generation vehicles. The Fluence Z.E. has been
designed for convenient family motoring. With a
top speed of 80 mph, and a range of 100 miles
from its lithium-ion battery, this will be fun to
drive, economical to recharge and run. Which
makes Fluence Z.E. the ideal choice for the way
you want to live - from urban journeys and school
trips to longer commutes and weekend jaunts.
The ultimate cheeky, innovative expressions of Renault’s freedom of design in the electric car marketplace. Proof that electric mobility can be affordable and practical on a
day-to-day basis for everybody, these two cars will give you the widest possible choice to suit your lifestyle.
The Twizy Z.E. is undeniably a superb city vehicle, with a projected 60 mile range and 45 mph top speed, but with the zip and accelerative surge to keep up effortlessly with the
trafc. As with the rest of the range, recharging is designed to be fuss-free. The concept will become a production reality in late 2011, so you won’t have to wait long for the
ultimate in urban chic.
The following year, in mid-2012, the Zoe Z.E. is destined for launch. This striking compact 5 door hatchback, svelte and smooth, with all the advantages of its sister vehicles, has the
style and verve to stand out from the crowd. This is what you want to be seen in!
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