Renault renews its all-electric LCV range

Renault is renewing its all-electric LCV range, starting with the All-New Kangoo Van E-TECH Electric and the All-New 52kWh Master E-TECH Electric for even more flexibility.

Reanault says the new Kangoo Van E-TECH Electric draws on the legacy of its ICE predecessor, the same van that won ‘International Van of the Year 2022’ in Europe.

In placing the battery under the floor panel, the van’s cargo capacity remains unaltered with up to 3.9 cubic metres of storage volume in L1 version (4.9 cubic metres in the long format model), 600kg of payload (800kg in long format model), and 500kg of towing capacity.

Thanks to its new 45kWh lithium-ion battery, composed of eight independent and easily repairable modules, the All-New Kangoo Van E-TECH Electric boasts a range of up to 300km. As such, mini-van drivers have peace of mind when going about a full day of work trips, for an unbeatable cost to own and run.

Available on versions with a 22kW charger, the battery has a liquid cooling system and an electrical resistance allowing use in the right temperature zone, and thus maintaining its autonomy and reducing the charging time.

The batteries are guaranteed for eight years or 160,000km. During this interval, they are replaced free of charge if their capacity degrades to less than 70% of their nominal value (SoH).

The All-New Kangoo Van E-TECH Electric comes equipped with a 90kW motor boasting 245Nm of instant torque for a smooth and stress-free driving experience.

The driver can choose between three regenerative braking regimes and different drive modes.

On the All-New Kangoo Van E-TECH Electric, conventional hydraulic braking is assisted by an ARB system (Adaptive Regenerative Brake System), which maximises the amount of recovered energy regardless of the selected braking regime.

Meanwhile, Renault's large electric van, the All-New Master Van E-TECH Electric 52kWh has been given a new 52kWh battery thereby increasing its range to 200km.

As with the All-New Kangoo Van E-TECH Electric, conventional hydraulic braking is assisted by an ARB system, which also maximises the amount of recovered energy regardless of the selected braking regime.

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The van’s Eco mode – limiting the maximum power and speed – paired with low resistance tyres ensure maximum range and maximum driving comfort.

The All-new 52kWh Master E-TECH Electric features the energy-efficient electric motor with a power of 57kW (76hp equivalent). This is ideal for driving on both urban and peri-urban roads with great flexibility.

The All-new 52kWh Master Van E-TECH Electric will be available in 15 versions (instead of the original six), with a choice of three different lengths and three different heights, available in 3.1t and 3.5t when orders open and later in 3.8t.

The four van versions offer a cargo volume of eight to 15 cubic metres. The two ‘cab-floor’ versions come in either L2 or L3 and are ideal bases for, flatbed, dump or large volume conversions that can carry up to 20 cubic metres.

Renault Australia says the final Australian line-up and specification is to be decided and may vary from this launch information.

The full-electric version boasts the same cargo space as its ICE counterpart with one of the largest storage volumes in its category.

Equipped with Lane Departure Warning, Rear Parking Assistance, and Reversing Camera, the All-New 52kWh Master Van E-TECH Electric has a full suite of safety features.

Final model line-up, pricing, specification and launch dates for both Kangoo E-Tech and Master E-Tech in Australia will be confirmed in due course, we're told.