Renault Zoe electric car will appear in Russia.

Make Renault unveiled in Geneva next serial electric car. Model named Zoe can be the ideal transport for urban motorists, according to the company. It is possible that she will appear in Russia.

Zoe electric car will be the fourth in a series of models of Renault, including futuristic Twizy, and transferred to electric Fluence and Kangoo. Shapes and dimensions of the car like Clio, but in many ways superior to a tribesman with ICE. First of all, it concerns the price. Prices on electric start at € 15,700, which, given the subsidies pravitelstvf (€ 5000) when buying eco transport, significantly lower cost of a diesel Clio (€ 15,650 for basic equipment Authentique 1.5DCI with a diesel engine 75 hp ).

Electropenalties slightly worse than diesel brother and other parameters. 88 hp electric motor the torque to 220 Nm, accelerates electric car weighing 1 392 kg to 135 km. On a single charge, according to the manufacturer, the vehicle will travel 210 km. Equally impressive result was achieved through a system RangeOptimiZEr, special tires for electric vehicles and regenerative braking technology. According to Renault, a set of machines allowed to increase mileage up to 150 km.



Battery charge, battery control "intelligent" system Chameleon. At paragraph rapid charging in 10 minutes to replenish the energy of the electric vehicle for 50 kilometers, and if extend the session for 20 minutes, the charge reaches 100%. It is worth noting that the full cycle charging from the usual outlets take 9 hours. Search eletrozapravochnye stations and rapid charging electric vehicle owners do not have. Renault Zoe equipped infotainment system RLink with 7-inch display (touchscreen), which can perform the role of the navigator with the option to search for the nearest charging point.

Standard equipment included Zoe climate control, electric front windows and mirrors, ABS, six airbags, remote access card to the car sound system and prevent pedestrians. Interestingly, in Europe will sell electric car without a battery. But it can be rented for € 79 per month. In the event of battery failure (the most expensive part of the electric vehicle) - Renault promises to replace it for free.

In electric vehicles from Renault Russia may come as early as next year. The company is currently completing work on the adaptation of the model to the Russian climate. According to Bruno Ancel, head of the Russian representation of the brand Renault, at the Russian dealers can simultaneously receive four different versions of the electric cars, one of which will be designed to meet the specific features of Russian