2013 Renault ZOE

Renault ZOE heralds the beginning of a brand new era, one by which electrical flexibility becomes open to everyone. ZOE may be the spearhead of the Renault Z.E - Generate the Alter 2016 - and the logo of Renault's strategic approach. Variety. It includes all Renaultis electric knowledge in an attractive and concise style by having an inexpensive cost. It'll be released in other Countries in europe within the subsequent weeks.

The new brand identity is expressed by the distinctive front end using its pleasant, attractive looks. The orange aftereffect of the emblem, headlamps and black-tinted windows determine being an electric vehicle ZOE. Highlighting the idea of love, the cottage seeks to produce a soothing, zen experience with products which are smooth to the touch.

A style journey dating back to to the finish of 2008

The flagship product was task X10, a supermini created being an all-electric-vehicle, meant for mass advertising. This far-reaching objective was put into the arms of the pre-project groups, who established its financial and technological feasibility on December 16, 2008. This marked the starting place of the look approach, structured on the competition basis.

Renault ZOE (2013)

2013 Renault ZOE

ZOE, an automobile with a distinction

An extremely radical approach were adopted by the first creative proposals. The new electrical era were seen by designers as an excellent chance to transform the vehicle. Nonetheless, over time, reports progressively converged towards a far more logical approach. The move from internal-combustion to electrical power might currently indicate a significant break-in consumer practices, therefore it was essential for the design of ZOE to not be also complicated. Such that it could be instantly approved, the goal was to design an automobile with a distinction, but highlighting the hints of automotive design in its dimensions and lines.

An automobile that's noticeably electrical

ZOE is instantly recognizable being an electric-vehicle, using the effect of the Renault brand and headlamps and the dark -colored windows over the array. On the production-car, the trunk lights are clear with blue concentric border extraordinarily. They turn red just on braking and once the lamps are turned on during the night. This makes the entire body-colour seem more standard.

Collections indicating feeling and love

The winning drawing was by Jean Sémériva. Two key phrases led his electronic penwork: feeling and love. Love, in the lines that appear to work along the vehicle's body, and feeling, in its agile, powerful appeal. The vehicle had a comforting and powerful look using its attractive forms, small, 2,588 mm wheelbase and increased waist.

Pleasant, appealing looks

Major design changes were made by him, changing the leading end to reflect the newest brand identity, when Laurens Van Den Acker found its way to 2009. Consequently, ZOE attributes slim double-halogen headlights and a bigger logo, contrasting with the dark grille. The broad cheerful air-intake with two cavities on either side for that day running lamps, provide ZOE an amiable, attractive glance.

His signature is carried by his design: a thumbprint in reduction around the outside handle of the rear doors, hidden in the rear pillar.

Client assessments started in March 2010. The prototype shown at this time around closely-matched the design that might be delivered to market at end-2012. Again, the response was extremely excited.

A soothing, zen interior atmosphere

The chairs feature integral headrests, with light linen furniture (about the Zen edition) handled with Teflon® spot protection for simple washing. The identification of Renault ZOE like a zero-emission vehicle is proven from the initials Z.E.

The inside layout of ZOE may be the function of Dominique Marzolf whose first drawings also indicated the concept of love. The dash is carved from the single-block, in clear, tight lines. This element runs on the substance that's a new comer to the automotive market, gentle to the touch and influenced by the planet of home design.

The state speech: Geneva 2012

The similarity between ZOE and the ZOE survey display car was recommended by both community and the media, who gave the car a hot welcome.

The look of ZOE was totally completed in July 2010. The expose was structured in two phases. First, the demonstration of the ZOE survey show vehicle, also created by Jean Sémériva, in the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The show-car, which continued to generally share 90% of its style information with the manufacturing product, was an enormous and instant success with clients and in house team.

IMPROVEMENTS TO CREATE ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES WITHIN everyone's ACHIEVE

With ZOE, Renault makes Zero-Emission flexibility open to the best number. ZOE may be the first vehicle to be developed being an all-electronic design and offered in the economical cost of €13,700 incl. Tax for 12,500 km/year-over 3 years) and perfect for day-to-day use. Embodying Renaultis electrical knowledge, it features cutting edge electronic engineering. With increased than sixty patents submitted included in its style, ZOE features six world firsts in the areas of simple use, variety, and connection.

ZOE, the very first generation electric-vehicle having a homologated selection of 210 km (NEDC)

The Range OptimiZEr program includes three main technological improvements, all of making the same one third factor to improving the range of ZOE:

Renault ZOE has the capacity to protect between 150 and 100 km based on climate conditions and driving style, giving it the longest-range in its class. In homologation tests centered on a standard NEDC period, Renault ZOE may be the only electric-vehicle having a selection of more than 200 km (210 km). This efficiency could be related to the Range OptimiZEr program installed on vehicle range is booted by all Renault ZOE models, which by nearly 25%.

new-era regenerative braking,

a heat-pump,

and Michelin EnergyTM E-V tyres.

Michelin ENERGYTM E-V tyres escalates the selection of ZOE

Tyres account fully for as much as 30% of electricity usage on a power vehicle. The elements heat-up, as its construction is deformed and a specific amount of power is lost. Lowering this temperature build up afford them the ability to lessen power usage. At the same time frame, the area of rubber in touch with the street is capable of warming up rapidly during braking, thus minimizing the exact distance essential to deliver the vehicle to an end.

New-era regenerative braking recharges the battery throughout the braking stage and deceleration

This technique intelligently distributes braking power between your clamping of the brake parts to be able to increase the motion of the engine brake in getting the battery and the engine brake. The motion of those two elements is okay-tuned to be able to avoid bumps or obvious motor braking when on the go.

The motor is enabled by regenerative braking to do something as a creator. The engine recovers kinetic energy from deceleration, once the driver releases the accelerator pedal and transforms it into the battery that is recharged by an electric current. Once the brake pads secure together this power might normally be lost as heat.

Heat pump keeps the number of ZOE once the heating is being used

Impressed by house improvement, this advancement has become readily available for the very first time on a production-car. The operating concept had been well-known. The problem lay in changing it to your vehicle.

The machine removes the period of operation, to warm the cottage. Calories are trapped by it in the ambient air away from automobile, heats and compresses them, then blows heat in to the automobile.

This technique allows the cabin is heated by the driver without affecting car array. Restricting the power use of the heat considerably reduces differences within the selection of ZOE throughout the chilly or hot months. For an equal degree of warming, heat pump uses as much as 3 times less power than the usual traditional program.

The system works in exactly the same way as an ordinary electrical ac system, to cool the cottage.

The necessary cottage heat is achieved more rapidly and preserved in a more steady stage than within an ICE car, where in actuality the heat depends upon the calories provided off from the motor.

Motorists also subscribe to variety

Much more than on an ICE vehicle, vehicle range can be maintained by drivers in numerous easy methods:

The dash and r link media linked process give you the driver with the data essential to handle the trip, car array and cost better.

Adopt green-driving methods (assume, make use of the engine brake, adopt an acceptable method of driving, etc.). Implementing these guidelines enhances array by a typical 16%.

Trigger Eco-Mode to improve range by as much as 10%.

Make use of the pre conditioning purpose to heat the cabin.

Operating the help of the control section

A measure showing the rest of the range in km and battery charge status. Formula of the number is dependant on driving guidelines going back 200 kilometers. The calculation base is reduced by a reset function towards the last 30 km coated to be able to calculate the range centered on instant driving problems,

It includes:

an econometer showing if the automobile is eating or recovering power at any given period,

the pace shown in electronic format and the handle jobs, which resemble those of a computerized transmission (Natural, Travel, Change, Playground)

Info in the onboard computer like the distance covered, average usage (kWh/100 km), both general and instant (kWh), time, outside temperature, etc.

Green-mode

Reassurance is provided by this function. By lowering the efficiency of the ac and heat, in addition to engine energy it keeps the number of ZOE. It's triggered with a turn on the main system. The underside of the TFT display turns green and the ECO phrase seems.

Two support packages for distant and info motion on ZOE

Motorists of Renault ZOE could also obtain data and actually connect to their automobile in the shape of two service packages: "My Z.E. inter@ctive" (elective on Existence or regular with Zen and Intens).

For distant info: the "my Z.E. Link" bunch

Wherever they're, motorists may consult the next info from their smartphone or computer:

the charge stage, projected remaining variety on the basis of the newest driving guidelines, the time of the final charge, the charge position when the car is linked (happening or not), the time remaining to accomplish the full charge and a regular background of charge information,

The place of getting stations in each area,

Customers may also get notices about the start or end-of getting (by e-mail) or signals to get a low-battery charge or charge disruption (by e-mail or text).

Useful ideas to make smarter utilization of the electric vehicle and preserve its variety. For instance, utilizing the pre conditioning purpose to heat the cabin, implementing a clean driving style, etc.

Renault Zoe (2013)

With this specific bunch, motorists may use a good phone or pc to:

Operate or set the pre conditioning purpose to heat the cabin,

Begin remote charging,

set a regular receiving routine by picking out a time-slot,

Enhance the receiving routine on the basis of the price of energy and its CO2 material (from the PC-ONLY).

The charger to get a quicker cost

Branded by Renault, this charger adjusts to the ability source accessible, single-phase or three-phase, as much as 43 kilowatt. Renault ZOE may therefore impose its battery to an amount of 80% in half an hour. These advanced energy levels preserve battery service life better and have less effect on the grid than the usual "quick" cost (43 kW). Europe currently has over 4,000 11 or 22 kilowatt charging stations, known as "fast charging stations". In Germany, many public charging stations (style 3) are of the quick-charging kind.

Chameleon, an advancement from Renault to build up electric-vehicle use

Installed underneath the hood of ZOE, the Chameleon charger significantly simplifies the technology utilized by high-energy (43 kW) getting channels. Since these quick-charging areas will no further require a built-in rectifier, they'll charge only onequarter of the present value and be more straightforward to release.

The Chameleon charger is just a solution produced by Renault to suit electric vehicles using a strong onboard charger at minimal expense. The fundamental concept would be to "move" the inverter and generator from their part so they also subscribe to the charging of the battery in supplying grip. The Chameleon chargeris Junction Package is just slightly larger and heavier-than the 3V charger observed on almost every other electric cars on the marketplace but, because of the usage of the inverter and generator windings, getting energy may achieve 43 kilowatt.

All variations of ZOE designed with Renault r link

Renault r link, the integral, related media program is installed on all variations of ZOE from start. Renault RLink teams a complete selection of multimedia capabilities in one single program: navigation, stereo, phone, Bluetooth® audiostreaming, audio, contacts for portable units, linked providers (based on variations), etc.

Finger or speech-use of key features

R link attached to the Web

2013 Renault Zoe - Extrior and Interior - Renault Showroom - Paris Champs-Elysees

Renault°R-Link can also be attached to the exterior world and to the Web via a built-in Advantage 2.75G relationship.

R link capabilities focused on electrical operating

On ZOE, Renault r link contains functions specialized in electrical operating. The TomTom® Z.E. RESIDE navigation program shows a group showing the functional distance equivalent to car array. It also shows motorists when they have adequate capability to achieve it entering a location. If this isn't feasible, it may show the best way to the closest receiving section. Additionally, it may recommend the path that's most cost-effective with regards to energy-use and show asking channels (planned by TomTom®) on the chart (depending on the automobile's physical area or on spot).

Their eco - driving performance can be assessed by drivers by choosing the "Driving eco²" purpose, on coming to location. This function examines driving design and provides tips for more "affordable" driving. A contrast between trips encourages motorists to occupy the process of enhancing their green-driving design.

Renault r link is associated with ZOE ECUs, permitting additional new-vehicle capabilities. Instantly, motorists may see their usage background, or even the power moves between your electricity and battery -consuming functions like the engine, ac, heat, R-Link program, etc.

"TomTom® RESIDE" assists motorists to find the best path:

TomTom® Locations, the biggest area database (updated instantly via the Web) helps individuals look for a particular spot or the handle of the support regional or in confirmed town.

HD Traffic® is the greatest traffic data system available on the market. It examines traffic moves over parts of just a couple dozen yards. It offers an exact moment of birth, from the beginning of the trip.

Risk areas, problems real time highway safety signals.

The Coyote Series1 driving help plays a role in security by assisting motorists assume any slowdowns. It offers informative data on high risk locations, documented and confirmed instantly by users of the city, in addition to hazard zones, with or without fixed-speed cameras. Additionally, it offers data on traffic slowdowns, such as for instance incidents or hurdles on the street.

Renault r link Store, an authentic automotive applications store

For the start of ZOE, Renault is providing customers a passport to the internet, to simply help them get accustomed to r link:

With around fifty applications accessible from start (based on region), r link Shop provides a selection of applications and solutions that's without opposition. Discovering a complete selection of areas, from basic or concept-based data (vacation, activity, feminine curiosity, lifestyle, etc.) to vehicle-connected programs (Renault Help, e-guide: fun vehicle handbook), via group programs, e-mail and internet sites, the R-Link Shop catalog is placed to develop rapidly. To release a variety of applications for automotive use, Renault caused numerous companions: growth organizations in addition to start ups launched by small entrepreneurs in the area of related solutions.

Linked services-free for 3 months: Coyote Sequence and TomTom® Reside,

In addition to use of the r link Shop for 3 years (on Zen and Intens) to be able to obtain, from the vehicle, significantly more than fifty applications available from start, depending on the nation.

Numerous programs free for 3 years (on Zen and Intens, elective on Existence): e-mail, R-Link Twitter, climate, Renault Help. This present may progressively develop with new applications.

ZOE PROTECTS PASSENGER COMFORT

Renault ZOE boats with a broad selection of functions focused on convenience.

The right temperature is set by ZOE

Using the pre conditioning purpose, the cottage of ZOE is warmed or cooled to the best temperature (established at 22°C) at the full time given by the driver. The power necessary to achieve the specified temperature is therefore driven straight from the outlet and not from the battery, thus sustaining the number of Renault ZOE.

Even when ZOE isn't linked, the pre conditioning purpose may be triggered instantly, but just for a period of time of 5 minutes. This is often accomplished in two ways:

Once the driver starts going, the ac or heat purpose merely maintains the set temperature and never have to boost capacity to replace with a substantial variation in temperature ranges.

Pushing the dedicated switch on the hands free card,

Using a smartphone or Computer.

Smart ac that doesn't dry your skin out

Substantial utilization of traditional ac could make your skin feel dry. The ac of ZOE automatically changes the amount of moisture in the cabin to get a much more comfortable experience.

The atmosphere breathed by the residents of ZOE is solution

An activated carbon compound filter purifies the air inside the cabin, absorbing many annoying odors and toxins. Additionally, it filters out pollutants of just a couple microns in dimensions, such as for instance pollen or smoke.

A SATISFYING AND RELAXING PUSH

Being it's peaceful and peaceful to operate a vehicle, without any motor sound or vibrations, an electric vehicle.

Powerful functions for higher drivability

The steering is accurate and simple to manage. The reduced steering rate (2.71 turns lock to lock) coupled with an electrical steering engine in the next section up enhances handling and driving enjoyment.

The positioning of the battery underneath the ground helps you to balance the fat between front and back (59% / 41% when fixed) for greater grip.

A structure focused on electrical operating

Renault ZOE is dependant on the "B" system currently utilized by around twenty Coalition versions including New Renault Clio. The leading suspension, that will be discussed with Clio IV, is of the type, associated with a diminished wishbone supply. The sub-body and lower suspension arms are obtained from the following section up (Mégane) for improved convenience and more accurate steering. The trunk suspension includes a developed-deflection variable column. It's the absolute most powerful in the Renault team to be able to consider the weight of the battery situated in the framework.

A calmer, more peaceful push

For the driver, the result is much like getting the best automatic gearbox available on the market.

For relaxing, stress-free driving, when nearing cities, ZOE boats with Z.E. Z.E. Speech is lively at rates of between 30 and 1 kph. When fixed the vehicle is quiet. Unique design studies were performed about the sound to be able to produce a sound identification equivalent to the smoothness of ZOE. Motorists may choose from three appears: "Real", "Activity" and "Glam". The machine could be switched off by simply pushing a switch. Once the driver starts the vehicle again it returns on automatically.

The calm allows motorists take full advantageous asset of the hearing quality provided from the onboard sound system. Renault ZOE boats with 3D Audio by Arkamys® about the Intens and Zen variations. Utilizing digital signal processing application, a spatialization effect is created by this system, providing improved reduction and level for the audio heard. Sound zones can be selected by drivers within the cottage: driver alone, the very first line or the entire car.

The lack and stop of vibrations are peaceful for that driver. The vehicle is specially peaceful at rates as high as 40 kph. Beyond this pace, the noises heard originate from the circulation of air and the wheels on the highway within the bodywork.

All Renault ZOE versions ship with hill-start guide for easy starting on hills. This technique retains the vehicle firm on the pitch for some moments, as the driver releases the brake and begins to increase.