Renault's redesigned small electric van arrives in Australia in February 2024, priced from $61,990 before on-road costs.

After several delays, Renault’s new-generation small electric van is finally coming to Australia.

The 2024 Renault Kangoo E-Tech will arrive in Australia in February in short-wheelbase form, priced at $61,990 before on-road costs.

The long-wheelbase version will follow later in 2024, priced from $63,990 before on-road costs.

That makes it considerably more expensive than the defunct Kangoo Z.E., which retailed for $50,390 before on-road costs.

Overseas models shown

The new model, however, has considerably more power and range. The 33kWh battery is gone, with a new 45kWh lithium-ion battery sitting under the vehicle.

Range is up from 200km to 285km (WLTP), and the Kangoo E-Tech’s electric motor produces 90kW and 245Nm – up 46kW and 20Nm.

While Renault was early to this segment in Australia, bringing the old Kangoo Z.E. here in 2017, it sold under 200 vehicles during the van’s run here.

It now faces competition from not only the Peugeot e-Partner launched this year, but also the larger LDV eDeliver 7 due here early in 2024.

Pricing

2024 Renault Kangoo E-Tech SWB: $61,9902024 Renault Kangoo E-Tech LWB: $63,990

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Drivetrains

The Renault Kangoo E-Tech features a front-mounted electric motor with 90kW of power and 245Nm of torque.

Efficiency

The Kangoo E-Tech has 285km of range on the WLTP cycle regardless of body length, with claimed energy consumption of 15.79kWh/100km.

It can be charged at up to 22kW on AC power and 80kW on DC power.

Dimensions

SWB

The Kangoo E-Tech SWB measures 4488mm long, 1859mm wide (2159mm including the mirrors) and 1830mm tall on a 2716mm wheelbase.

Cargo bay length is 1806mm, with a height of 1215mm and a width between the wheel arches of 1248mm. All up, load volume is 3.3m3.

The SWB has a payload of 423kg and a kerb weight of 1707kg.

LWB

The Kangoo E-Tech LWB measures 4910mm long, 1859mm wide (2159mm including the mirrors) and 1830mm tall on a 3100mm wheelbase.

Cargo bay length is 2230mm, with a height of 1215mm and a width between the wheel arches of 1248mm. All up, load volume is 4.2m3.

The LWB has a payload of 668kg and a kerb weight of 1822kg.

Servicing and Warranty

The Kangoo E-Tech is backed by a five-year, 100,000km warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty.

Renault hasn’t published service pricing yet.

Safety

The Renault Kangoo E-Tech doesn’t yet have an ANCAP rating, though the related people mover version has a four-star rating from Euro NCAP.

Standard safety equipment includes:

Autonomous emergency brakingLane-keep assistReversing cameraRear parking sensorsFront and front-side airbags

Blind-spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition and a driver attention alert are included in the Peace of Mind Pack detailed further down; adaptive cruise control can be found in a separate Business Pack.

Standard Equipment

Standard equipment includes:

8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment systemApple CarPlay and Android Auto4.2-inch instrument cluster screenCruise control and speed limiter1 x front 12V outlet3 x USB ports2 x cupholdersOverhead cabin storage shelf and dashboard storageLeatherette-wrapped steering wheelClimate controlCloth upholsterySmartphone dockAutomatic halogen headlightsRain-sensing wipersElectric parking brakeReach and height adjustable driver’s seat16-inch steel wheelsDual sliding doorsRear 180-degree opening barn doors6 x tie-down pointsGlazed steel bulkheadMid-height cargo lining

Options

The Trade Pack ($1200) adds:

Timber floor liningFull height wall liningUnderbody protectionCargo area LED lighting

The Peace of Mind Pack ($1500) adds:

Blind-spot monitoringDriver attention alertAutomatic high-beamSatellite navigationTraffic sign recognition with overspeed alert

The Business Pack ($3200) adds:

Tyre pressure monitoringHands-free key card accessAdaptive cruise control with stop/goHeated, leather-wrapped steering wheelCentre console with armrest and storageWireless phone chargerTinted barn door glassLED headlightsFront fog lights

Standalone options include:

Glazed sliding doors: $400Digital rear-view camera mirror: $800Right sliding door delete: no-cost option; SWB onlyBody-coloured bumpers: $400; SWB only80kW DC fast charger: $1600

Colours

Mineral White and Urban Grey solid finishes are standard, with the following metallic finishes each costing $800:

Diamond BlackOyster GreyHighland GreyCarmin Red

MORE: Everything Renault Kangoo

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