Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric with 52kWh battery offers up to 297km WLTP range

Renault has launched the all-electric version of its Trafic van, completing its portfolio of electrified light commercial vehicles (LCVs) following the launch of the Kangoo Van E-Tech electric and Master E-Tech electric.

Named the Trafic Van E-Tech electric, the new-generation zero-emission commercial vehicle is powered by a front-mounted electric motor that produces 90 kilowatts (122 horsepower) and 245 Newton-meters (180 pound-feet) of torque.

A 52-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack sends electricity to the aforementioned motor and enables a range of up to 297 kilometers (184 miles) on a full charge, while the available "long-range" variant, with a top speed limited to 90 km/h (56 mph), can go up to 322 kilometers (200 miles) on a single charge in the WLTP test cycle.

Speaking of charging, the French electric van can recharge its batteries via a 7 kW single-phase AC charger, a 22 kW three-phase AC charger that can provide 50 km of range in less than 25 minutes, or a 50 kW DC fast charger that will be available next year.

The all-new Trafic Van E-Tech electric is available in two body lengths - 5.08 m (16.66 ft) and 5.48 m (17.97 ft) - and two heights - 1.96 m (6.45 ft) and 2.49 m (8.19 ft). It can carry items up to 4.15 m (13.61 ft) in the L2 extended version with the trap door in the partition and has a payload capacity of 1.1 tons (2,425 lbs), while the towing capacity is rated at 750 kg (1,653 lbs). The cargo volume ranges from 5.8 m³ (204.8 cu. ft) to 8.9 m³ (314.3 cu. ft).

Thanks to the standard Renault EasyLink multimedia system or the MyRenault smartphone app, users can schedule battery recharging and monitor battery status remotely, schedule cabin pre-heating, check which charging points are located along a certain route and see which destinations are within reach of the remaining battery range.

The all-electric Trafic Van also has a total of 88 liters of storage space in the cabin, including 19.7 liters in the center console, 14.6 liters in the doors and 54 liters in the bench, while some trims offer a so-called Easylife drawer instead of a traditional glove compartment, which offers an additional 6.6 liters.

The new generation Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric will go on sale in Europe in October and deliveries will begin in November. The motors and chargers will be manufactured at Renault's Cleon plant, while the batteries will be assembled in Flins.

Source: Renault