Renault Fluence Z.E. 22 kWh (95 Hp)
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Renault Fluence:
The Renault Fluence is a compact sedan produced by the French automaker Renault. The car was produced until 2016 at the Oyak-Renault plant in Bursa, Turkey. It was produced until the end of 2018 in Santa Isabel, Argentina, for the Latin American market.
On 12 July 2016, Renault unveiled the successor to the Fluence, initially for the market of Europe, the Mégane Sedan IV.
Revealed in August 2009, the Fluence is based on the Renault/Nissan C platform, but it is sized between the compact family saloon C segment, and the upper medium segment....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Z.E. Overview:
Renault Fluence (Z.E.). With a weight of 1530 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.7 s). The top speed reaches 135 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate, albeit modest, performance for city driving with a 0-100 km/h time of 13.7 seconds and a top speed of 135 km/h. Smooth and quiet electric delivery.
Fuel Economy
With a 22 kWh battery, it provides an NEDC range of 185 km and an average consumption of 14 kWh/100 km, making it economical for daily commutes, though range anxiety might be a concern on longer trips.
Best Use Case:
City / Suburban Commuting
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Zero tailpipe emissions
- • Quiet and smooth electric powertrain
- • Low running costs (electricity vs. petrol)
- • Practical sedan body style
- • Adequate for urban commuting
Cons:
- • Limited range (185 km NEDC)
- • Modest performance
- • Battery located in trunk, reducing boot space (317 l)
- • Early EV technology (charging infrastructure, battery tech)
- • Potential for battery degradation over time
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Renault |
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| Model: | Fluence |
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| Generation: | Z.E. |
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| Modification (Engine): | 22 kWh (95 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2011 |
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| End of production: | 2014 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 135 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.1 kg/Hp, 62.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.8 kg/Nm, 147.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1530 |
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| Max. weight: | 2023 |
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| Max. roof load: | 75 kg |
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| Max load: | 493 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 317 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4748 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1809 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1458 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2701 mm mm |
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| Width including mirrors: | 2041 mm |
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| Front track: | 1537 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1555 mm |
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| Front overhang: | 907 mm |
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| Rear overhang: | 1140 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 142 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 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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| Number of gears | 1 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 280 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Disc, 260 mm |
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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 | 205/55 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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| Electric: |
| Gross battery capacity: | 22 kWh |
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| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
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| Battery location: | Inside the trunk |
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| System power: | 95 Hp @ 3000-8900 rpm. |
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| System torque: | 226 Nm @ 400-2500 rpm. |
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| All-electric range: | 185 km |
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| Electric motor power: | 95 Hp @ 3000-8900 rpm. |
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| Electric motor Torque: | 226 Nm @ 400-2500 rpm. |
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| Average Energy consumption: | 14 kWh/100 km |
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| Electric motor location: | Front axle, Transverse |
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| Battery weight: | 280 kg |
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| Electric motor model/code: | 5AM |
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| Battery voltage: | 398 V |
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| Average Energy consumption (NEDC): | 14 kWh/100 km |
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| All-electric range (NEDC): | 185 km |
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