Renault Twizy

A Renault Twizy with optional scissor doors.

The Renault Twizy is an open request, two-seat, car-like, all-electric car from the French manufacturer Renault.

History

The first production units of the model were presented to the world in January 2011 at the Festival Automobile International in Paris. Series production was recorded in 2011. Since March 2012, this vehicle is available in Germany.

Models

The Twizy is available in two engine variants. In Germany, the open version is classified according to Directive 92/61/EEC as a quad (EC L7e ) and thus bypasses admission legal hurdles for passenger cars. This Directive shall cover four-wheeled light motor vehicles with more than 45 km / h and more than 50 cm ³ or with a maximum power of 15 kW with electric drive and an empty weight (without battery and driver) of a maximum of 400 kg.

According to Directive 92/61/EEC or 2007/46/EC ( max. 45 km / h and not more than 50 cm ³ or a maximum of 4 kW electric motor) the limited version counts as light quadricycle according to EC L6e.

The entry model is the Twizy Urban 45 with a top speed of 45 km / h Its electric motor has a maximum power of 4 kW and a maximum torque of 33 Nm. May be dangers of this model from the age of 15 years, an insurance plate, provided a driving license for category AM is present.

The version with 13 kW (18 hp) electric motor is offered in three trim levels (Urban, Color and Technic ) and has a maximum speed of 80 km / h, the maximum torque is 57 Nm. For these versions is a category B license and a permit is required.

Since June 2013, Renault Twizy at the single-seat as a commercial vehicle under the name " Twizy Cargo". Here, the second seat falls away behind the driver's seat, and a rear door to install. The " trunk " brings 156 liters. According to Renault can be two crates stacked on top of each other. The cargo area measures in the base 55 x 50 cm and has a height of 95 cm.

Side view of the rear. The Twizy has a single, broad tail lamp.

View from the left, during charging.

Features

The two seats are arranged behind one another Twizy. The rider positioned his feet left and right of the driver's seat. A separate trunk does not exist.

Standard features include a driver's airbag, a 4 - point safety front, a 3-point seat belt rear, integrated head restraints, four-wheel disc brakes, lockable steering column, a hand brake locking off with off contact, a coded electronic immobilizer and a manually activating noise simulator. Two storage compartments in front, a storage compartment behind the passenger seat and an onboard computer with integrated econometer are also standard equipment. By the elasticity of the electric motor no switching gear is needed. The Twizy Technic has a metallic paint, alloy wheels and carbon - decor inside and out.

Optional are available, among others, upward -swinging scissor doors without windows for all versions of the Twizy. Since October 2012 side windows can be retrofitted. Heating is not available, the windshield is provided with a heating plate. A windscreen wipers with wash-wipe function is also available.

A luggage rack and two matching aluminum case (about 122 or 138 liter capacity) has been providing end of 2012 to a company from Baden- Württemberg.

Battery and range

Of the 98 -pound lithium -ion battery is charged from an ordinary 230 - volt outlet. An approximately three meter long spiral charging cable with plug is located in the front of the Twizy. 3.5 hours and about 8 kWh are needed for a full charge. After a charging time of 2.5 hours, the battery to 80%, loaded at 3 hours about 95 %. With a protection circuit, the charger reduces its performance at higher temperatures up to 1500 watts, which extends the charging time accordingly. The maximum range of the light motor vehicle is on the driving cycle ECE 15 with a full load at about 100 kilometers. Usually a range of 70-80 km is achieved ( in the winter of 50 - 60km)

Allen Renault ZE offerings is the fact that the vehicles are sold only at the same time signing a lease for the drive battery with the Renault leasing. The traction battery thus remains the property of the Bank Renault and caused ongoing monthly costs. The limit for the capacity of the traction battery is defined as 75 % of the available capacity at the beginning. Thereafter, the battery is considered to be worn out and is replaced, although it ( with a reduced range) is still functional.

Prices

Vehicle prices

The Renault Twizy is built with two power versions, one with a top speed to 45 km / h and then it. The prices for the more powerful models are higher ( the price level in general: in February 2013, and for Germany: January, 2014). In Germany and Austria in February 2013 only and a lower performance model offered ( " Twizy Urban" ), in April 2013, the more powerful model:

Light vehicle according to EC L6e (up to 45 km / h):

  • Renault Twizy Urban 45: € 6,990 (AT / D / F), € 4917 (E)
  • Renault Twizy Color 45: € 7290 (F)
  • Renault Twizy Technic 45: € 7790 (F)
  • Renault Twizy Cargo 45: € 7980 (D / F)

Light vehicle according to EC L7e (over 45 km / h):

  • Renault Twizy Urban: € 7,690 (AT / D / F), € 5,409 (E) 11,200 SFr, £ 6,690 ( GB)
  • Renault Twizy Color: € 7990 (F)
  • Renault Twizy Technic: € 8,490 (AT / D / F), € 5,972 (E) 12,350 SFr, £ 7,400 ( GB)
  • Renault Twizy Cargo: € 8680 (D / F)
  • Renault Twizy Sport Edition: € 9250 (D)

Battery rent

Depending on the mileage and term of the lease staggered by:

  • € 50 per month at 7,500 km mileage in the year of 36 months duration

To:

  • € 72 per month at 15,000 km mileage and only 12 months of operation

Manufacturing and marketing

The vehicle is manufactured in the Spanish plant of Factoría CARROCERIA Montaje Valladolid Renault España SA in Valladolid. Is distributed by the model over the name of the project, Renault ZE. Renault is marketing the Twizy on the French DJ David Guetta as a brand ambassador. To be involved in the action in three music videos for his songs ( Where Them Girls At, The Alphabeat and the Rest of My Life ) Twizys.

Recall

In November 2012, in Germany about 1350 Twizy, which were produced from January 27 to May 1st 2012, called to the workshop. Reason the recall was a possible leak in the brake system and the associated gradual loss of braking power.

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