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Renault Electric Twizy
One of the dream quadricycles, or we normally say it’s a four-wheeled bicycle with car-like protection and features, was introduced by RENAULT in its early 2012 model, which was originally manufactured in Valladolid, Spain under the name of TWIZY. It has a classy and attractive look. It’s very helpful on sunny and rainy days. It is light as compared to other cars and also takes less space. It can also be run on small roads.
Why is it named Twizy?
It is named after twins; a twizy car; introduced by Spain, a two-door, the two-seater is like a fully covered racing car, not a car or scooter, but a combination of both. It is a model with a one-seat or two-seater, compact personal mobility vehicle. The Renault Twizy, introduced in India in 2021, will be available to the public soon.
Power and range
It is a balanced vehicle in Europe with light or heavy quadricycle power which is either available in a 4kw [5.4hp] with a 45km/h top speed model or a 13kw [17hp] with an 80km/h top speed model with a range of 90km to 100km on a single charge.
Battery and Motor
The Renault Twizy is powered by an ISKRA asynchronous motor and comes in two models: the 45 and the 80. It uses a battery with the power of a 6.1 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Price
From 7450 euros to 8240 euros in Europe, the electric vehicle has already been launched in India in 2020 and in many developing countries where it will cost around Rs 4 lakh to Rs 6 lakh. Rate will be available in other Asian countries
Specification
| Manufacturer | RENAULT in 2012 |
| Name | Nissan New Mobility Concept / Renault Twizy Electric |
| Assembly | Valladolid, Spain (2012-2018); Renault Samsung Motors Transaxle in Busan (South Korea) and Dongshin Motec OEM |
| Designer | Francois Lemoine and Eduardo Lana |
| Type | Quadricycle with double scissor doors |
| Seater | Single and double available in both |
| Layout | Rear engine and rear-wheel drive |
| Motor | ISKRA asynchronous motor |
| Power Uses | ELECTRIC (single transmission gear vehicle) |
| Battery | Lithium ION Battery 6.1KWH |
| Headlamp | LED and Halogen are both available |
| Range | 90 km – 100km |
| Wheelbase | 66.4” |
| Weight | 450 KGS |
| Variants |
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| Models | TWIZY URBAN, TWIZY urban 45 & 80, TWIZY Cargo, TWIZY Cargo 45 & 80. |
| Charging Socket | 220-240v 10 A household supply |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours |
| Gear Mode | Reverse, neutral, and forward. |
| Brake | Front: DISC and Rear: DRUM |
| Wheel | Alloy FRONT: 120/80 R13 13” & REAR:145/80 R13 15” |
| Suspension | FRONT: coil spring suspension of MacPherson strut |
| Tire | Tubeless |
| Sunroof | PANORAMIC |
| Color | White & Black, Blue & Black, and Orange & Black |
| Expected Price | Standard: 5.50 lakhs (Price could vary when launched for the public) & Premium: 6.30 lakhs |
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Reviews
Its users have many positive comments like it is easy to drive; it requires less parking space; it requires very little space to open its door; it protects the rider from pollution while driving; and many more. Negative remarks were that it has very little space inside, is not very comfortable for two people, has no holder space, no pocket space, and for some people, it has very little range and top speed. Due to range and speed, it seems a bit costly.
