2011 Renault Fluence Z.E price

2011 Renault Fluence Z.E

Renault today unveiled the finalized designs after following the Fluence Z.E. all-electric sedan concept’s unveiling at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Fluence Z.E. will be built at the OYAK-Renault factory in Bursa, Turkey, on the same production line as the internal combustion engine-powered versions of Fluence.

The Renault Fluence Z.E. is hybrid car, it is powered by an electric motor producing 70kW / 94HP and 226Nm / 167.7 lb-ft of torque that motivates the front wheels through a direct drive transmission. The capacity of the Fluence Z.E.’s lithium-ion battery is 22kW/h. The battery itself tips the scales at 250kg and is located behind the rear seats.

Very easy in handling battery: through a household supply, which will fully charge the battery in between six and eight hours; at fast charge stations using a 32A 400V supply in approximately 30 minutes (available from 2012), and via a QuickDrop battery switch system that will enable the car’s battery to be swapped in approximately three minutes at bespoke battery exchange stations. An energy recovery system enables the battery to be charged when the car decelerates.

The Fluence Z.E. has a driving range of up to 160km or about 100 miles, while the car’s top speed is electronically limited to 130km/h or 80mph. The electric version of Fluence stands at a length of 4,750mm, which is 130mm longer than its internal combustion-engined brethren in order to accommodate the battery behind the rear seats.

Fluence Z.E. has the exterior with cosmetic changes over the standard model include a blue-hued tint on the headlamps, tail lamps, foglamps, logos and boot trim, gloss black exterior mirror housings, body-colour painted side protective mouldings and the battery charge flaps on both wing. Also, the rear bumper incorporates a black diffuser, while the wheels have been specially designed to minimize turbulence.

In interior, the rev-counter has been replaced by a bespoke instrument, which displays data concerning remaining range and battery charge, while the decorative trim of the dashboard is exclusive to the model. Did you already see the photo above car? Then say your comments!