{"id":247702,"date":"2023-12-07T11:49:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T11:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=247702"},"modified":"2023-12-07T11:49:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T11:49:34","slug":"renault-kangoo-e-tech-long-term-test-ev-power-suits-our-small-van-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/renault-kangoo-e-tech-long-term-test-ev-power-suits-our-small-van-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Renault Kangoo E-Tech long-term test: EV power suits our Small Van of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>First report: we\u2019re trying to make the numbers add up in our new electric van<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--3dF2QNaA--\/f_auto,t_author-mobile@1\/v1689957947\/autoexpress\/2023\/07\/Dean%20Gibson%20mugshot.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--WI6p-rHX--\/f_auto,t_content-image-full-mobile@1\/v1701943267\/autoexpress\/2023\/12\/Renault%20Kangoo%20E-Tech%20LT%20first%20report.jpg\"><\/p>\n<li><stop offset=\"0%\" class=\"stop-color-first\" style=\"stop-color:#f9bf23;stop-opacity:1\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"0%\" class=\"stop-color-first\" style=\"stop-color:#f9bf23;stop-opacity:1\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"0%\" class=\"stop-color-final\" style=\"stop-color:#D5D4D4;stop-opacity:1\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" class=\"stop-color-final\" style=\"stop-color:#D5D4D4;stop-opacity:1\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" class=\"widget-svg widget-selected\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;transition:transform .2s ease-in-out\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" class=\"widget-svg widget-selected\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;transition:transform .2s ease-in-out\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" class=\"widget-svg widget-selected\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;transition:transform .2s ease-in-out\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" class=\"widget-svg widget-selected\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;transition:transform .2s ease-in-out\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" class=\"widget-svg\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;transition:transform .2s ease-in-out\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<p><span>4.0<\/span> out of <span>5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>How we review vans<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Verdict<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Kangoo is a neat little van that works well with electric drive. Refinements to the powertrain mean it\u2019s far better than its predecessor \u2013 we\u2019ll just have to see how we go when it comes to range.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mileage:<\/strong> 5,923<\/li>\n<li><strong>Efficiency: <\/strong>3.2 miles\/kWh<\/li>\n<p>If you\u2019ve always driven petrol and diesel cars and vans, then you\u2019ve probably got a pretty good gauge on how efficient an engine is. Over 40mpg for a petrol car is decent, more than 60mpg for a diesel is becoming the norm. But what about EVs?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With miles per gallon thrown out of the window, I\u2019ll have to admit that it\u2019s taken me time to learn how to judge whether an EV powertrain delivers good efficiency or not. I think I\u2019m getting the hang of it now, and I\u2019m currently being helped to understand miles per kilowatt hour with the latest arrival on our fleet, a Kangoo E-Tech.<\/p>\n<p>The Renault scooped our Van of the Year title at the 2023 New Car Awards, and it was helped to overall victory thanks to the fact this second-generation electric variant has been available from launch.<\/p>\n<p>As before, the Kangoo E-Tech features the same running gear as the Zoe electric supermini, so what you\u2019re getting is a tried and tested EV system. There\u2019s a 45kWh battery, which isn\u2019t the biggest on offer in the class, but a WLTP-tested range of 186 miles is 12 miles longer than you\u2019ll get in a Citroen e-Berlingo, for example. However, a revised Berlingo is on the way, and this should improve on those numbers.<\/p>\n<h4>More reviews <\/h4>\n<h5>Car group tests<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Budget MPV shoot-out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>In-depth reviews<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Renault Kangoo van review<\/li>\n<li>Renault Kangoo (2007-2021) van review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Road tests<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>New Renault Kangoo 2021 review<\/li>\n<li>Renault Formula Edition vans<\/li>\n<li>New Renault Kangoo Z.E. 2017 review<\/li>\n<li>Renault Frendzy<\/li>\n<li>Renault Kangoo Z.E.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, this just tells you how far you\u2019ll go with a fully charged battery, and as with the WLTP test for combustion-engined cars, your own results may vary. For electric vehicles, there\u2019s no standardised economy figure just yet, and while the vast majority of manufacturers quote figures in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi\/kWh), Renault doesn\u2019t publish such a number for the Kangoo. Its trip computer does display it, though, and at the moment we\u2019re hitting 3.9mi\/kWh.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a pretty good return, and is largely helped by the fact the Kangoo currently only does short local trips at speeds below 40mph, which is where EVs are usually shown in their best light. A quick calculation says that this equates to a real-world range of 176 miles, so only 10 miles short of the official figure, which is pretty good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--kt3cmyvH--\/f_auto,t_content-image-full-mobile@1\/v1701943268\/autoexpress\/2023\/12\/Renault%20Kangoo%20E-Tech%20LT%20first%20report-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>However, the trip computer\u2019s range predictor says a full charge yields around 150 miles. At the moment we\u2019re playing it safe and topping up little and often, rather than letting the battery run down until it\u2019s \u2018on fumes\u2019, so to speak. But one day we might try to see which figure is correct.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll have to watch how well the Kangoo holds on to that figure over the next six months, because cold weather often has an impact on EV range. However, this latest version gets a heat pump as standard, so where older models could see 10-12 miles trimmed from the total when the cabin heater is turned on, that\u2019s not the case here.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--2ndlamRb--\/v1683626472\/assets\/partners\/powered-by-motorway_150x70.png\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pubads.g.doubleclick.net\/gampad\/ad?iu=\/359\/impcount.co.uk&amp;sz=1x1&amp;t=creative%3DAEXMotorwayWidgetApril2022&amp;c=%%CACHEBUSTER%%\" style=\"display:none\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As well as this pump, our Kangoo Advance also features air-conditioning, LED lighting for the cargo area, rear parking sensors, an eight-inch touchscreen and an electric handbrake. The latter automatically engages every time you put the van into Park, so there\u2019s no secondary lever or button to engage.<\/p>\n<p>On top of this, our van has been kitted out with some choice extras that make life easier for the driver. One highlight is Rear View Assist. This \u00a3600 system is a substitute for a rear-view mirror and it provides a clear view behind, also working well at night, as long as there are street lights. Another neat touch is the double passenger seat, which features a folding backrest that doubles as a table, while adaptive cruise control will help keep our economy figures consistent.<\/p>\n<p>As standard, the Kangoo just gets a driver\u2019s airbag, but kit such as lane assist, active emergency braking and blind-spot detection are all added to our van. It\u2019s a shame that this kind of safety equipment, which is becoming standard on passenger cars, is still only on the extras list, but it will make its way across in time.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve barely scratched the surface of the van\u2019s ability so far, but it\u2019s comfortable to drive. The instant power of the electric motor means it\u2019s sprightly off the line, although it soon runs out of steam the faster you go, and it\u2019s worrying to see the range figure drop a mile or so each time you accelerate. We\u2019ll be doing plenty more to put its range claims to the test over the coming months.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Price:<\/td>\n<td>\u00a337,075 (excluding VAT, after \u00a35,000 grant)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Powertrain:<\/td>\n<td>1x e-motor, 118bhp, 45kWh battery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CO2\/tax:<\/td>\n<td>0g\/km\/\u00a30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Options:<\/td>\n<td>Active Emergency Brake (\u00a3540), Advanced Lane Assist (\u00a3660), Blind Spot Intervention (\u00a3420), tyre pressure monitors (\u00a3120), wooden flooring and side panels (\u00a3600), rear camera (\u00a3375), Rear View Assist (\u00a3600), leather steering wheel (\u00a360), keyless entry (\u00a3150), smartphone dock (\u00a320), adaptive cruise (\u00a3400)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Insurance Group:<\/td>\n<td>34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mileage:<\/td>\n<td>5,923<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Efficiency:<\/td>\n<td>3.2miles\/kWh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Any problems?<\/td>\n<td>None so far<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoexpress.co.uk\/renault\/kangoo\/361718\/renault-kangoo-e-tech-long-term-test-ev-power-suits-our-small-van-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First report: we\u2019re trying to make the numbers add up in our new electric van 4.0 out of 5 How<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":247701,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - 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