THE all-new version of Renault’s popular electric Kangoo van will make its public debut later this month at the Solutrans car show in Lyon, .

Kangoo Electric, which has won the hearts of some 70,000 professional customers since its launch at the end of 2011,  now accounts for one in every five electric utility vehicles sold in Europe. Equipped with a new lithium-ion battery with a fully usable capacity of 45kWh, the Kangoo E-TECH Electric boasts a range of up to 300km (187 miles) in WLTP cycle. The battery, located under the vehicle floor, has no impact on the cargo area capacity.

Its 90kW motor has 245Nm of immediately available torque and an Eco mode caps the vehicle’s power output and top speed to help optimise overall range and is best used when carrying a light load.

The driver can also choose between three regenerative braking regimes:

  • Sailing (display light B1): limited regenerative mode, suitable for driving on motorways and fast lanes
  • Drive (B2): default regenerative mode for versatile use that has an ICE motor feel when taking the foot of the accelerator
  • Brake (B3): maximum regenerative mode for use in traffic jams and on mountain roads.

Conventional hydraulic braking is assisted by an ARB system (Adaptive Regenerative Brake System), which maximizes the amount of recovered energy regardless of the selected braking regime. The range of drive modes and braking regimes means drivers can choose between six different driving modes for optimal comfort and range according to their specific vehicle use and traffic conditions.

To recharge the battery, the All-New Kangoo Van E-TECH Electric offers a choice of three charger types. The standard model features an 11kW three-phase chameleon charger, suitable for all types of household charging setups. Optional chargers include the 22kW chameleon charger for rapid charging on public terminals and the 80kW rapid-charge DC charger that can recuperate 170km (106 miles) of range (WLPT cycle) in 30 minutes. With the two optional chargers, the battery is fitted with liquid cooling capabilities.

The All-New Kangoo Van E-TECH Electric battery takes just under four hours to go from 15% to 100% charge when plugged into a 11kW Wallbox and less than six hours on a 7.4kW Wallbox.

 

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