Renault Twingo ZE: Specs and features of new smart EV

Renault Twingo ZE, the seventh electric vehicle of the French manufacturer, will fill the gap between Twizy and Zoe. Electric city cars attracts great attention especially in Europe. So Renault Twingo ZE will compete with models such as Volkswagen e-Up!, Skoda Citigo iV, Seat Mii in this class. 

Specs and features of Renault Twingo ZE

The electric Renault Twingo ZE has a 22 kWh battery. The battery allows Twingo ZE to travel 180 kilometers on a single charge (according to WLTP). We can say that this value is a little low when compared to its competitors. Because Citigo iV, e-Up! and Mii Electric models have a range of around 260 kilometers.

When the Renault Twingo ZE is charged through a standard outlet, it takes 13.5 hours for the battery to reach full charge.

When using 3.7 kW or 7.4 kW Wall box, this time decreases to 8 hours and 4 hours. In fast charging stations, it is possible to lower the charging time. With the 11 kW charger, 80 percent filling can be achieved in 2 hours and 10 minutes and with the 22 kW charger in 63 minutes.

Renault Twingo Z.E. has a small electric motor that produces 81 horsepower and 160 Nm of torque. With this engine, it completes the 0-50 km / h acceleration in 4 seconds. Its maximum speed is 135 km / h.