Balancing the space you need with the fuel efficiency you need is always a tricky task.
Thankfully, Renault has you covered with its all-electric E-TECH light commercial vans (LCVs) – with its revamped models forecast to arrive Down Under sometime in 2024.
The two varieties: the Kangoo E-TECH and 52kWh Master E-TECH, will give you piece of mind as you cruise about your day-to-day work on the job.
Plenty in the Pouch
Let’s get the battery stats out of the way.
The new Kangoo’s 45kWh battery, stored under the floor panel, gives it a range of 300km before it needs a recharge.
This means you’ll have plenty of juice to get through the day stress-free, and you can kiss paying for petrol goodbye.
The battery’s electrical resistance and its liquid cooling system available on versions with its 22kW charger (for use at public terminals) also result in quicker charge times, getting you back in action quicker.
The Kangoo has plenty of hauling power, with 3.9 cubic metres (4.9 cubic metres for longer model) in storage capacity, a payload of 600kg (800kg for longer model) and towing capacity of 500kg.
Command Performance
They don’t call it the Master for no reason – Renault’s larger LCV comes in 15 (yes 15!) different varieties in terms of lengths, heights and weights.
The four van Masters have a cargo size of up to 15 cubic metres, with two cab-floor versions containing up to 20 cubic metres in space.
The battery in this beast is no slouch either, with its 52kWh battery providing a WLTP cycle of up to 200km.
You won’t be out of the action for long with a battery can charge from 0-80% in five hours with a 7.4kW wallbox.
The Master models also come equipped with front and rear park assist, rear cameras, automatic lights and wipers, a lane departure warning and an active emergency braking system.
You can register your interest for the Kangoo E-TECH at Renault.com.au, with a release date for the Master E-TECH set to be confirmed.