Renault City K-ZE 30 kWh (45 Hp)
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Renault City K-ZE:
The Renault Kwid is a crossover city car produced by the French car manufacturer Renault, initially intended for the Indian market and launched in 2015. In 2017, an improved Brazilian version was introduced for Latin American markets. Its battery electric version, named Renault City K-ZE, was launched in 2019, being manufactured in China and exported to Europe since 2021 as the Dacia Spring Electric and to Latin America since 2022 as Renault Kwid E-Tech.
The Kwid was developed under the project code BBA. It is the first car to be based on the new CMF-A platform jointly developed by Renault and Nissan. It is slightly longer but narrower than Renault's smallest conventional vehicle, the Twingo with a high sitting position and a 180 mm ride height....(Read more on Wikipedia)
City K-ZE Overview:
Renault City K-ZE (City K-ZE). Weighing only 921 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 20.18 s). The top speed reaches 105 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Designed purely for urban environments, the 45 Hp electric motor offers just enough power for city speeds and light acceleration, but struggles significantly on highways or during rapid overtakes.
Fuel Economy
With a low average energy consumption of 10.8 kWh/100 km and a usable 26.8 kWh battery, this trim delivers excellent running costs and a practical city range for daily commutes.
Best Use Case:
City Commuting / Urban Driving
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely affordable entry into EV ownership
- • Very low running costs and energy consumption
- • Compact dimensions ideal for city driving and parking
- • Decent trunk space for its segment (300L)
- • Quiet electric powertrain at low speeds
Cons:
- • Very poor Euro NCAP safety rating (1 star)
- • Sluggish acceleration and low top speed, unsuitable for highway use
- • Basic interior quality and limited features
- • Limited range for longer journeys despite NEDC figures
- • Rear drum brakes and basic suspension setup
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Renault |
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| Model: | City K-ZE |
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| Generation: | City K-ZE |
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| Modification (Engine): | 30 kWh (45 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2019 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
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| Body type: | SUV |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 20.18 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 20.18 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 105 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 20.5 kg/Hp, 48.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.4 kg/Nm, 135.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 19.2 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 921 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 300 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3735 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1579 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1484 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2423 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1380 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1365 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 151 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.6 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the front wheels. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 165/70 R14 |
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| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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| Electric: |
| Net (usable) battery capacity: | 26.8 kWh |
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| Gross battery capacity: | 30 kWh |
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| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
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| Battery location: | Under the rear seats |
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| System power: | 45 Hp |
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| System torque: | 125 Nm |
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| All-electric range: | 271 km |
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| Electric motor power: | 45 Hp |
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| Electric motor Torque: | 125 Nm |
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| Average Energy consumption: | 10.8 kWh/100 km |
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| Electric motor location: | Front axle, Transverse |
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| Average Energy consumption (NEDC): | 10.8 kWh/100 km |
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| All-electric range (NEDC): | 271 km |
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