Renault has announced pricing and specifications of its upcoming 2024 Renault Kangoo E-Tech electric delivery van which is due to arrive in Australia the coming months.
The new Kangoo will be available in two variants. This includes a short and long wheelbase version. The pricing of the short-wheelbase variant is set at $61,990 before any on-road costs. The long wheelbase variant then follows for an additional $2,000, starting at $63,990 before any on-road costs.
Powering the two variants will be a 90 kW motor that delivers up to 245 Nm of torque.
Both variants will have up to 285 km of WLTP range from a 45 kWh battery pack. This can be fast-charged at speeds of up to 80 kW. According to Renault, the battery pack in the Kangoo will take 1 hour and 25 minutes to charge from 0-100%.
AC charging at 22 kW is also on offer which is ideal for charging at depots or at public level 2 charging stations.
Moving onto the inside, it offers three seats and 40 litres of storage space in the front cabin. There is also an 8-inch infotainment screen and many other features. Some of the key features of the new electric van include:
- Digital rear-view mirror camera
- Class-leading 1,500kg braked towing capacity
- Lane Keep Assist
- Climate Control Air-Conditioning
- Cargo bay volume (cubic meters) – 3.3 (short-wheelbase) / 4.2 (long-wheelbase)
- Payload (kg) – 523 (short-wheelbase) / 668 (long-wheelbase)
- ECO mode
- AC 22kW charging capability (DC 80kW charging capability optional)
- Glazed bulkhead
- Glazed rear barn doors
- Left and right sliding doors
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Rear parking sensors
“Next year sees the electrification of the Renault commercial vehicle range begin in earnest,” said Glen Sealey, the general manager of Renault Australia.
“While an electric Kangoo has been available in Australia since 2017, all-new Kangoo E-Tech 100% electric, in both short- and long-wheelbase variants and with a range of option packs, ensures we can meet customer expectations for environmentally conscious, last-mile delivery solutions for a range of small businesses.”
The Renault Kangoo was first launched in Europe in 2011 and has had more than 200 customers in Australia which includes local councils and other organisations looking at reducing transport emissions while servicing their customers by providing zero-emission deliveries.
The Kangoo E-Tech will be built in Renault’s factory in Maubeuge, which is located in Hauts-de-France. This factory has previously manufactured Kangoo vehicles for customers around the world.
The new Kangoo E-Tech comes with a 5-year/100,000 km warranty and an 8-year/160,000km battery warranty. It also includes includes 5-years of roadside assistance.
It will be offered in six colours with white and grey being free of charge while the other four metallic paints come at an additional cost of $800.
The Renault Kangoo E-Tech will be launching with a short wheelbase in February 2024. Meanwhile, a long-wheelbase variant will be arriving later in 2024.
PACKS FOR KANGOO E-Tech
All-new Kangoo E-Tech is highly personalisable depending on your business, and comes with the following option packs:
Trade Pack ($1,200 RRP)
- Timber floor lining
- Full height wall lining
- Yard kit underbody protection
- Cargo area LED lighting
Peace of Mind Pack ($1,500 RRP)
- Blind Spot Intervention
- Driver attention alert
- High beam assist
- Navigation
- Overspeed prevention and traffic sign recognition
Business Pack ($3,200 RRP)
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Hands-free key card
- Body-coloured outer door handles
- Adaptive cruise control
- Centre console w/armrest and storage
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Extra tinted rear barn door glass
- Front fog lamps
- LED headlights
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
Single options
- Permanent rear-view mirror ($800 RRP)
- No right sliding door (SWB only) ($0 RRP)
- Glazed left and right sliding doors ($400 RRP)
- Body coloured front and rear bumpers (SWB only) ($400 RRP)
Colours
- Mineral White (solid)
- Urban Grey (solid)
- Diamond Black (metallic – $800)
- Oyster Grey (metallic – $800)
- Highland Grey (metallic – $800)
- Carmin Red (metallic – $800)
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