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The range of an electric or hybrid car is intrinsically linked to its battery capacity, but is also affected by other criteria, such as the road topography, speed, and whether or not the driver adopts a smooth driving style. From the workings of a lithium-ion battery to the advantages of regenerative braking, discover all the aspects involved in the energy consumption of an electric car and learn how you can significantly increase your driving range.

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VIDEO: THE RANGE OF ELECTRIC CARS
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The range of Renault ZOE

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The range of Renault ZOE
Renault ZOE was Europe’s biggest-selling electric vehicle in 2020, and a new version was launched in 2019. On this [...]

12.28.2020 - 4 min

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Renault ZOE: lithium-ion batteries for more power and range

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Renault ZOE: lithium-ion batteries for more power and range
Since its launch the ZOE has ranked top in its category for range. After 3 years on sale, the ZOE doubled its range [...]

12.17.2020 - 3 min

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Charging

Renault Twingo Electric adapts to your life, not the other way around!

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Charging

Renault Twingo Electric adapts to your life, not the other way around!
With its new electric motor, Twingo becomes even better suited to your urban and suburban journeys. It adapts to [...]

10.08.2020 - 3 min

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Day to day

The range of hybrid cars

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Day to day

The range of hybrid cars
Hybrid cars combine a combustion engine and an electric motor. But how does this combination affect range, [...]

03.27.2020 - 5 min

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The WLTP: a standard that car drivers can understand

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The WLTP: a standard that car drivers can understand
On January 1st, 2019, the WLTP replaced the NEDC driving cycle once and for all. This new global standard is [...]

03.16.2020 - 6 min

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Range

Help your electric battery keep the cold at bay

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Help your electric battery keep the cold at bay
Extreme winter temperatures can negatively impact the performance of your electric car’s battery. Follow our advice [...]

01.22.2020 - 3 min

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Electric cars: how to maximize your range during the winter

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Electric cars: how to maximize your range during the winter
During the winter, low temperatures put vehicles to the test. With electric vehicles, extreme conditions can [...]

12.17.2019 - 3 min

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The range of an electric car

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The range of an electric car
“Range” refers to the distance an electric vehicle can travel before the battery needs to be recharged. What [...]

12.12.2019 - 7 min

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10 True or False statements: battery life

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10 True or False statements: battery life
While its inner-workings are relatively unknown, the battery is one of the key features of an electric car. To [...]

06.05.2019 - 3 min

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How can you improve your Renault ZOE’s range?

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How can you improve your Renault ZOE’s range?
To get the most of your electric car, it is crucial to understand the factors that affect its battery’s operation: [...]

02.21.2019 - 5 min

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