THE ADVANTAGES OF A RENAULT E-TECH ELECTRIC VEHICLE
autonomy of electric vehicles
Autonomy is one of the major characteristics of electric vehicles.
Like a heat engine, the electric motor consumes energy and this consumption depends on factors such as: driving style, type of road, outside temperature, vehicle mass and its options.
Renault E-Tech electric vehicles have been designed to help you optimize the range of your car.
For instance, with Scenic E-Tech electric, you can travel up to 625 km (according to WLTP cycle).
master your autonomy
theory and practise
The theoretical autonomy is the distance traveled between a 100% charge and an empty battery at 0%.
It is calculated via the WLTP protocol and serves as a reference and comparison between vehicles.
It is important to know that WLTP autonomy is based on factors which approximate real driving conditions without being completely representative.
WLTP?
For “Worldwide harmonized Light vehicle Test Procedure”, established in 2017. It is a global standard which aims to get closer to real driving conditions, while harmonizing the tests carried out. Its goal is to deliver precise and comparable data, all brands combined. The WLTP protocol thus makes it possible to measure the range, electricity consumption and CO 2 and pollutant emissions for thermal vehicles.
real autonomy
The actual range depends on the exact driving conditions and will therefore sometimes be lower than the approved value. Your driving style, the roads you take, the locations and weather conditions of your journeys, will therefore determine the range of your electric vehicle, as is the case with a thermal car.
For example on the motorway, the autonomy decreases by approximately 25% because the driving conditions require higher energy consumption than on the WLTP cycle.
factors that influence autonomy
The range of an electric car depends on several external elements and the user’s driving style.
driving style
Sporty, dynamic, calm, flexible, fast, slow… the way you drive impacts the speed at which your battery energy is consumed.
the type of road
Path, road, highway, height difference… Some roads require more energy and greater traction force. So many elements that influence the energy consumption of the battery.
weather conditions
Cold weather reduces actual battery life.
The use of heating or air conditioning consumes energy and also affects the range of the electric vehicle
Good to know: in winter it is sometimes necessary to defrost the windows, warm the steering wheel, etc. It is therefore useful to precondition your car while it is still charging so as not to impact the range before leaving.
loading your vehicle
The more your vehicle is loaded (heavy objects, passengers, etc.), the more the autonomy will be impacted. For example, roof boxes and other accessories increase the amount of energy needed to move your vehicle.
So remember to optimize your loading to maximize your autonomy
preserve autonomy
dedicated features
100% electric Renault E-Tech vehicles benefit from innovative technologies designed to preserve their autonomy.
ECO mode
ECO mode
It optimizes battery use and preserves range by limiting the consumption of certain vehicle elements such as heating, engine performance or maximum speed.
It allows you to save up to 7% of your battery autonomy (i.e. 30 km of autonomy at 15°).
heat pump and cabin temperature
heat pump and cabin temperature
The integration of a heat pump* into certain vehicles makes it possible to optimize energy consumption when regulating the cabin temperature.
This limits the impact of heating on range in winter.
In addition, a patented system recovers the heat generated by the battery or the engine to heat the passenger compartment.
Optimization of range up to approximately 20 km in winter*.
*depending on models and versions
regenerative braking
regenerative braking
Energy is now recovered to recharge your battery and thus regain autonomy.
You can adjust the recuperation level intuitively using the paddles behind the steering wheel.
other tips
Useful and practical tips to simplify your daily electrical life:
While your vehicle is charging, preheat the cabin in winter and turn on the air conditioning in summer using thermal preconditioning. The latter can be programmed via easy link, openR link, or remotely with the My Renault application.
If preconditioning has not been anticipated and your vehicle is equipped with these options, choose heating through the seats and steering wheel. Enjoy faster and more economical thermal comfort.
If possible, park in a closed parking lot or garage. The battery of your electric vehicle will be less subject to weather conditions and your electric range will therefore be preserved.
Thanks to the My Renault application, organize your trips: find the terminals suitable for your vehicle and monitor the charging of your battery remotely.
| vehicle | autonomy (WLTP) |
|---|---|
| individuals | |
Renault 5 E-Tech electric |
up to 410 km |
| Megane E-Tech electric | up to 470 km |
| Kangoo E-Tech electric | up to 285 km |
| professionals | |
| Kangoo Van E-Tech 100% electric | up to 300 km |
*depending on your battery capacity
your questions about autonomy
Yes, the temperature has an impact on the range of the car, more particularly low temperatures. Both the engine and the heater rely on the battery. The battery will therefore drain more quickly when the car is heated and will therefore be able to supply electricity to the engine for a shorter time.
Our advice for maintaining good vehicle autonomy in winter:
- if you can, park your vehicle indoors
- activate the thermal preconditioning of the vehicle interior when it is plugged in, so the battery will be “dedicated” to the engine and not to temperature regulation.
- make sure the tires are at the correct pressure.
Our dedicated solution: electric Renault Megane E-Tech is equipped with a heat pump which recovers the heat generated by the battery and the engine to heat the passenger compartment and thus better manage the autonomy of the car, even in winter.
Comfort tip: heated seats and steering wheels (winter pack) improve your thermal experience while optimizing the general consumption of your electric vehicle.
All electric vehicles are suitable for highway driving.
To properly manage the vehicle’s autonomy on your journeys, you simply need to have some information in mind:
- the higher your speed, the more energy the vehicle will consume (like a thermal vehicle). On the motorway, ideally limit yourself to a speed of 110 km/h.
- the My Renault application and the Mobilize charge pass locate fast charging stations on your journey. These terminals allow you to recover up to 300 km of WLTP autonomy (or 200 km on the motorway) in just 30 minutes (example with electric Megane E-Tech).
- optimize the weight carried by your vehicle to limit its traction. For reference, the Megane E-Tech can tow a towing weight (unbraked) of 750 kg.
We must put the importance of battery aging into perspective. Our 13 years of experience with Li-Ion batteries allows us to offer batteries with very slow wear. We very rarely had to change batteries due to loss of autonomy.
However, it is recommended to charge your battery to 80% when you do not have long trips to make. This will allow you to increase the life of your battery.
In the case of long-term parking, it is also advisable to leave the battery at an intermediate charge level (between 30% and 80%) if the vehicle risks being exposed to high heat. This helps improve the performance of your battery over time.
But also :
- charging the battery in fast charging from 80 to 100% takes as long as charging it from 15% to 80%.
- When the battery is fully charged, deceleration is provided by the hydraulic brakes, impacting battery range.
- when the battery is not fully charged, each deceleration regenerates the battery via the electric motor
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