CHARGING A RENAULT E-TECH PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE

E-Tech plug-in hybrid - charging - Renault

easy charging

Charging your plug-in hybrid car is a piece of cake: simply plug it into the electricity grid.
Our vehicles are compatible with AC (alternating current) charging points or sockets. The charging power limits are set depending on your car’s features.
In addition, as you drive your battery charges up to 10% through regenerative braking.

what are the charging options for a plug-in hybrid vehicle?

WHERE CAN I CHARGE?

at home or at work

You can charge using a domestic socket, a reinforced outlet or a charging point. Unlike a domestic socket, the last two require a specific installation, but have the advantage of fast charging.

on the road

Public charging is possible wherever charging points are fitted: shopping centres, car dealerships, carsharing networks, public car parks, and more.

WHAT CABLES DO I NEED?

E-Tech plug-in hybrid - public or home charging cable - Renault

public or home charging point cable

You can only charge your plug-in hybrid vehicle with this charging cable on a dedicated charging point with a power rating of between 3.7 kW and 22 kW. For example, with a Wallbox, or at public charging stations*.

E-Tech plug-in hybrid - home charging point cable - Renault

domestic socket charging cable

This cable is for occasional use to charge your plug-in hybrid car on conventional domestic or reinforced sockets at home.

*there is a 7.4 kW power limit on the vehicle’s onboard charger. It is compatible with public charging points (excluding DC fast charging) but charging will be limited to the maximum power of the vehicle. A full or 80% charge will always take between 3 and 5 hours.

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?

charging on an AC (alternative current) point between 3.7 kW and 22 kW

Ideal for daily use for complete peace of mind.

Your vehicle is compatible with AC points up to 22 kW (not compatible with DC - direct current - fast charge), but charging will be limited to the maximum power accepted by your model, i.e. 7.4 kW.

charging on a reinforced or standard socket

If you do not have dedicated equipment available (e.g. a charging point), the reinforced socket is designed to deliver power up to 3.7 kW (16 A). Charging will also take between 5 and 6 hours.
A standard socket is another option that will provide 2.3 kW (10 A) of power.

enjoy 100% electric driving time with your E-Tech plug-in hybrid vehicle

charging that changes everything

Your fuel consumption is significantly reduced if you fully charge your battery every day.

battery life

The plug-in hybrid s' battery is designed to be fully recharged, every day. That way, you can enjoy all the benefits of electric driving on a daily basis.
Charging speed is “slow” to avoid damaging the batteries.
Our batteries are guaranteed for 8 years or 160,000 km.

less fuel

Save up to 100% of fuel on your daily journeys with its 100 km driving range (WLTP cycle) with a charged battery. Enjoy significantly lower fuel consumption during your longest journeys with the hybrid mode, which switches between combustion and electric driving as soon as your battery has enough charge.

low CO₂ emissions

If you charge the battery of an E-Tech plug-in hybrid vehicle every day, you can use the electric motors for longer. Drive 100% electric up to 100 km (WLTP cycle) with no CO₂ emissions or particles harmful to health.

optimising your daily charging

TIP 1

Optimise your charging time at home by using a reinforced charging socket or charging point.
Think about remotely pre-heating your cabin while you are still charging to maximise your driving range.

TIP 2

Charge when prices are cheaper by scheduling your charging.

our vehicle charging times

Renault Rafale E-Tech 4x4 300 hp plug-in hybrid

installation type	power at charging point	cable to be used	charging time
installation type	power at charging point	cable to be used	0 to 80%	0 to 100%
home charging point	7.4 kW AC	standard mode 3 cable	1h59	2h45
reinforced domestic socket	3.7 kW AC	mode 2 flexi-charger cable (optional)	4h10	5h24
standard domestic socket	2.3 kW AC	standard mode 2 flexi-charger cable (optional)	6h38	8h36
public charging point	22 kW AC	standard mode 3 cable	1h59	2h45
public charging point	11 kW AC	standard mode 3 cable	4h10	5h24

your questions about charging plug-in hybrid vehicles

CAN HYBRID CARS TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES?

Yes, absolutely! A hybrid vehicle continues driving even when its battery is depleted (it then uses petrol power only). Above all, it charges while you drive using kinetic energy and combustion energy generated by the petrol engine.

The driving range of a hybrid vehicle is therefore greater than that of a petrol car, since you can alternate between several energy sources. In town, when the electric motor(s) take(s) over, the internal combustion engine is not used much or at all, which logically saves fuel.

And it goes even further! In the case of the plug-in hybrid, where the battery charges as you drive, as well as by plugging into a charging point, the 100% electric driving range is even greater. Guaranteed up to 100 km on WLTP cycle in mixed use (combustion + electric) with a charged battery.

DO HYBRID CARS NEED TO BE CHARGED?

A full hybrid car charges on the move - the driver has nothing else to do!
However, if you purchase a plug-in hybrid, it is strongly recommended to charge the battery every day by plugging it into the electric network (public charging points, home charging point, fast charging stations, etc.). This way, you get the maximum benefits out of your plug-in hybrid (greater driving range, faster speed in electric drive, fuel-related savings, etc.).
If you do not want to charge your vehicle manually, then go for a full hybrid.

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