Our latest long-term test vehicle is the all-new Renault Kangoo, an all-electric E-Tech model in Advance trim. Including options, the van costs £40,531.
The Kangoo is available in two wheelbases: 2.7 meters and 3.2 meters, with maximum cargo capacities of 3.3 cubic meters and 4.2 cubic meters respectively. I chose the shorter of the two models.
All vans are equipped with automatic headlights and wipers, a 3.5-inch driver display, DAB radio with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, heated mirrors and a height-adjustable driver seat. Safety features such as hill start assist, emergency e-call and cruise control with speed limiter are also standard.
Additionally, Advance models feature an 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, electric handbrake, reverse parking sensors, front passenger bench seat, cloth upholstery with yellow accents, 16-inch alloy wheels, The color-matched door rails are equipped with options such as Advanced Lane Keep Assist, adaptive cruise control, and a rear parking camera.
Since our van has a full height bulkhead, it also has a digital rearview mirror. This gives good rear visibility, but the wide angle of the camera makes it very difficult to judge distance.
A passenger bench seat turns the van into a three-seater, and the center fold-down backrest becomes a workbench. Inside the cab, there is approximately 44 liters of storage space in various compartments.
At the rear, the floor, side panels and wheel arches are protected by plywood, and with the optional ‘Easy Inside Rack’ installed in the ceiling, the length of the vehicle is approximately 2.5 meters long. objects can be transported. Floor space is freed up for other items.
All models of the Kangoo E-Tech electric vehicle are touted to have a range of up to 186 miles (WLTP) thanks to a 45 kWh battery, but as winter approaches, this van’s range is approximately It turned out to be 160 miles (WLTP). It’s fully charged and currently unloaded and driving, which is a shame.
In terms of charging, a 7.4kW charging point can charge the battery from 20% to 80% in just over 4 hours, a 22kW charger can charge the battery to 80% in 1 hour and 21 minutes, and an 80kW fast DC charger. says Renaud. In just 40 minutes he can charge from 20% to 80%. The battery has an 8 year or 100,000 mile warranty.
With the My Renault app, you can preheat or cool your cabin, remotely initiate and schedule charging, and take advantage of off-peak hours.
Over the next few months, we’ll be taking the Kangoo out for a spin to see how comfortable it is and what its real-world range is.