vehicles equipped with Renault E-Tech plug-in hybrid technology

fundamentals of E-Tech plug-in hybrid technology

Plug-in hybrid vehicles use technology similar to that of our full hybrid models. The main difference is the possibility of having a higher-capacity battery and the option of whether or not to charge your vehicle on an electrical socket to travel further in electric. Hence the name ‘plug-in’.

3 facts about E-Tech plug-in hybrid

POWERTRAIN

Renault E-Tech plug-in hybrid vehicles have a high-capacity battery, two electric motors, one of which is located at the rear, a combustion engine and a multimode automatic transmission. This ensures flexible, silent and energy-efficient driving.

E-Tech plug-in hybrid - fuel consumption - Renault

LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION

Plug-in hybrid vehicles are designed to reduce your fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions compared to a combustion-powered vehicle, even as low as 0.7 l/100 km on Renault Rafale plug-in hybrid*.

_{*according to WLTP protocol, provisional data pending certification}

ELECTRIC ON DEMAND

Plug-in hybrid cars get charged daily at work or at home, on public or private charging points. With their large capacity rechargeable battery, you can plan where and when to charge on your way, and put off your visit to the petrol station.

everyday life with E-Tech plug-in hybrid

If your battery is charged, always start in electric mode. Cars equipped with Renault E-Tech plug-in hybrid technology provide sharp acceleration whether you are driving in an urban environment or on the motorway. Enjoy exceptional responsiveness and a smooth, silent ride.

E-Tech plug-in hybrid - consumption - Renault

consumption in E-Tech plug‑in hybrid vehicles

E-Tech plug-in hybrid technology is characterised by its low fuel consumption, in both electric and combustion-powered mode. Fuel consumption is 0.7 l/100 km when the battery is charged*. With our E-Tech plug-in hybrid technology, our vehicles are able to charge during deceleration and braking phases, which increases their electric driving range.

_{*WLTP standards}

E-Tech plug-in hybrid - charging - Renault

charging plug-in hybrid vehicles

Charge Renault plug-in hybrid vehicles at home on a standard or reinforced socket, or at a charging station. Use the public charging network when you are on the road to recover up to 80% of your driving range in just 2 hours at 7.4 kW charging stations.*

_{*on Renault Rafale}

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E-Tech plug-in hybrid - maintenance - Renault

maintenance of plug-in hybrid vehicles

Maintenance frequency depends on how the vehicle is used. It is more or less the same as for combustion engine vehicles. On average, servicing is required once a year.

All of our batteries are guaranteed for 8 years and 160,000 km.

E-Tech plug-in hybrid - advantages - Renault

advantages of plug-in hybrid vehicles

They are equipped with a high-capacity battery that lets you drive up to 100 km in full electric mode (mixed use WLTP cycle). So you reduce your fuel consumption and CO ₂ emissions while enjoying comfortable and dynamic driving.

questions about E-Tech plug-in hybrid technology

HOW DO YOU CHARGE A HYBRID CAR?

If you have a plug-in hybrid car, you can charge it by plugging it into the electricity grid, via a public charging point, or by charging it at home. 7.4 kW is the maximum power of our vehicle chargers. The battery also charges as you drive, extending your electric driving range.

If you have a full hybrid car, it charges as you drive using kinetic energy as well as the combustion engine. The battery charges totally autonomously as you brake and slow down. You can adjust the recovery level to increase or decrease it.

WHAT IS THE DRIVING RANGE FOR PLUG-IN HYBRID CARS?

A plug-in hybrid vehicle’s driving range depends on the vehicle’s features and also how it is used.

The electric driving range mainly depends on the traction battery capacity (expressed in kWh). The greater the capacity, the longer you will be able to drive fully electric. In the case of Renault plug-in hybrid technology, where the battery is charged by plugging into the mains but also by recovering kinetic energy while driving, the fully electric driving range is guaranteed up to 100 km (in WLTP mixed use). To make the most of your vehicle and fuel savings, you need to charge it as often as possible.

The total driving range of a plug-in hybrid car is 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 saves fuel. On the motorway, even when the traction battery is flat, you benefit from hybrid powertrain operation that optimises your fuel consumption.

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