Renault launches a budget e-crossover in Europe

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Renault launches a budget e-crossover in Europe

Originally aimed at China, the electric City K-ZE will also hit Europe, with the Dacia logo very likely to be worn.

This April, Renault unveiled the budget City K-ZE electric car intended only for the vast Chinese market. Now, as reported by Autocar, the French company is considering launching the model in Europe as well, and it is very likely that it will carry the Dacia logo.

The Renault Group official statement reads: "We will adapt K-ZE for Europe as an entry-level in zero-emission mobility" without confirming or denying the model's ability to wear the Dacia logo when asked.

The K-ZE is a segment A mini crossover, priced in China starting at around € 7,000 to attract young buyers.

The European version is likely to offer a much broader range of safety systems, with mileage likely to increase to 250 km in China over the old NEDC cycle.

Mileage seems low, but it allows Renault to keep prices low, and the segment A model is predominantly used in the city.

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The Chinese specification of the K-ZE uses a 44hp motor. and torque of 120 Nm. Acceleration to 60 km / h takes 7 seconds, and its maximum speed is 105 km / h.

Boss Thierry Bolor commented on Autocar a month ago that the company was looking for ways to launch an electric car in Europe for "around 12,000 euros".

In the model range, this crossover stands below the third-generation Zoe, but the K-ZE may be the entry point for Dacia in the electric vehicle market.

Renault's vice president of sales believes that despite the slumping sales in the small car segment, the K-ZE will be the "ideal car for shared travel".