Renault ZOE
Renault ZOE (2013 )
The Renault ZOE is an electrically driven small cars from the French manufacturer Renault, which has been available since the end of 2012. His " Chameleon" charging system currently offers (2013 ) with up to 43 kW, the highest AC charging power of a production vehicle. The Renault ZOE is on the same vehicle platform as the Renault Clio.
- 3.1 vehicle
- 3.2 Electric drive
Description
The ZOE has a 65 kW electric motor, and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 135 km / h As coverage of the 22- kWh battery 210 km are called (NEDC ) of Renault. The real range lies between 100 and 150 km. The very low compared to other electric cars fuel consumption is to be achieved through extensive measures for energy recovery.
The purchase price includes the battery is not included. The battery must be rented for an amount dependent on the performance and maturity amount. The official launch took place on March 18, 2013 in Paris, the week after Renault begins with the official delivery in France. From March / April 2013 binding purchase agreements for the ZOE could be completed in Germany and Austria, the delivery was from June 2013.
Studies
The ZOE are preceded by a total of three presented under the same name studies.
Concept car with a gasoline engine (2005)
The first study was a site presented in 2005 microcar, with a length of 3.45 m. The 2005 study was different from the planned series version, not electrically driven but by a 1.2 liter 16V gasoline engine with 73 kW. This develops a maximum torque of 145 Nm. The power is transmitted to the front wheels. It switches the five gears via the shift paddles on the steering wheel.
Project X10 (2008)
At the beginning of 2008 was Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Renault, launched the "Project X10 " - a five-door model with the dimensions of the Renault Clio, which should have a zero-emission, 100 % electric drive. End of 2008, Renault began with the first design sketches for a mass-produced electric car. In order to emphasize that the change would usher in a new era from the engine to the emission-free electric drive, new body styles were initially radically favors. The first study was Z.E. the name Zoe Concept. However, with each stage of evolution, the concept cars began to approach familiar design. For Renault was convinced that a revolution would suffice per car - and which concerned the "Project X10 " the drive.
The company announced an in-house design competition, the Jean Sémériva won. His design used two principles: clarity and emotion. Although not extreme, the production car unique as an electric ZE should Model be appreciated. According to these specifications headlights and tinted windows grab the Renault ZOE ZE technically acting Blue on. As the only production car in the world's ZOE also has transparent blue LED tail lights that glow red only when turning on the light or when braking.
Concept car with electric drive (2009)
At the IAA 2009, an electric concept car called the Renault Zoé ZE Concept presented. The vehicle is driven by an electric motor with 54 kW of power and has sloping hinged doors.
As of 2009, the current design board Laurens van den Acker to Renault came, he ordered the ZOE also the brand new face, complemented by the all electric cars for the Renault brand bluish illuminated Rhombe. On July 28, 2009 Jean Sémériva presented at the Technopark in Guyancourt the Board the ZOE design. Even at that time were "hidden" rear door handles a striking design feature.
Close-to- study ( 2010)
A third study, which largely corresponds to the production car, was introduced in 2010 as Renault Zoe Preview. In July 2010, the external shape of the Renault ZOE was completed at about 90 percent. Renault introduced the newcomer in two stages. At the Paris Motor Show 2010 - the first public appearance of the 100 % electric compact car - pulled the study called ZOE "Preview" the eye. The final production version debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, then in spring 2012. The trade press is rated positively that it had managed the emotional design of the ZOE "Preview" in the series.
In the front of an electric motor of 60 kW of power is installed, drives the front wheels and bringing the vehicle to a maximum speed of 140 km / hr. On the lower floor there is the battery, which can be exchanged automatically (from 2011 Denmark and Israel) via a quick- change system in three minutes in some countries. The range is in the NEDC (New European - driving cycle) 210km, the battery can be recharged in a 400-Volt/63A-Kraftstromanschluss in half an hour to 80%.
The production version of the Renault ZOE launched in March 2013 in France. Since the 8th of June, the ZOE is also available in Germany.
Technical information series vehicle
Vehicle
- Length: 4,085 mm
- Width: 1,730 mm
- Height: 1,562 mm
- Luggage space: 338 liters according to the VDA standard
- Maximum speed: 135 km / h
Electric drive
- Separately excited three-phase synchronous electric motor
- Power: maximum of 65 kW / 43kW continuous power
- Max. Torque: 220 Nm
- Range: 210 km ( NEDC )
- Efficiency class: A
Features
From the factory, all versions of the Renault ZOE have the multimedia system Renault R-Link with online connection, including the navigation system Carminat TomTom ® ZE LIVE. This special "electro - Navi" displays the nearest charging stations and calculates each route with the possible on a single charge radius of action. Standard features also include the Bluetooth ® radio with AUX and USB interfaces for coupling of mobile phones or external music players.
With the likewise standard networked service My ZE Connect reserves the driver of the ZOE example, the current energy reserve of the battery, remaining battery life, charging status etc. via smartphone, mobile phone or PC in sight.
In addition, all Renault ZOE factory equipped with the so-called CHAMELEON ® CHARGER. The integrated charger allows you to charge the batteries with different capacities from 3.7 to 43 kW AC via a charging port.
Battery rent
The Renault ZOE will be offered only in combination with a lease for the battery. For violations of this lease, for example, by unpaid monthly installments, it is Renault possible to disable the charging function via remote access and thus to make the vehicle unroadworthy. A sale is made difficult by the necessary battery rent.
Charging system
The charging system supports various connection services up to 43 kilowatts ( kW ) AC. With the maximum power which the traction battery can be charged in 30 minutes to 80%. At a 22 kW - charge the energy storage device is loaded in an hour to 80 percent. In addition, can be loaded with 11 kW. With 3.7 kW of full charge takes seven to nine hours. However, a wall box with connection for the charging plug type 2 is required for charging. It is recommended to install the supplied wallbox on site, but also mobile solutions are third-party possible, but not all meet the required Renault ZE -ready standard. The charge on an Emergency charging cable with in- Cable Control Box to a normal socket with about 2.5 kW is also possible. The tuned to high loading capacities charging system produces very high losses in the charge with the Emergency charging. The efficiency is then about 70 percent.
Energy storage
The Traktionsakkumulator of ZOE was originally to be supplied by the cooperation partner Nissan and get the same cells as the Nissan Leaf. In July 2012, it was announced that, contrary to the original plans, the traction battery of the South Korean LG Group is made. This change makes changes to the system software necessary to delay the start of production.
Trivia
The name ZOE is derived from the abbreviation " PA " for " Zero Emission " and the Greek word " Zoe " means " life ".