Renault: Twingo as a fully electric runabout
PERFECT FOR THE CITY With the Twingo Electric, Renault is launching a compact and, thanks to the rear-mounted engine, particularly maneuverable city electric vehicle. Prices in Switzerland start at 20,900 Swiss francs. There is also a cash bonus. The 60 kW (82 hp) drive unit of the Twingo Electric is powered by a 22 kWh battery, which [...]
The Twingo Electric's 60 kW (82 hp) drive unit is powered by a 22 kWh battery, which provides a range of 190 kilometers in mixed cycle or 270 kilometers in city driving.
Battery charging system comes from the Zoe
This means that customers can easily complete a work week without recharging at the Swiss commuter average of 37 kilometers.
From the Renault Zoe, the Twingo Electric adopts the Chameleon Charger battery charging system, which allows the battery to be powered with a wide range of charging powers (from two to 22 kW).
Cheapest four-seater in Switzerland
The new Twingo Electric can be ordered in Switzerland with immediate effect. The nippy runabout from Paris is available as Life (from 20,900 Swiss francs), Zen (from 22,900 Swiss francs), Intens (from 23,600 Swiss francs) and in a special series as Vibes (from 24,900 Swiss francs).
Renault is currently giving an electric bonus of 2000 francs on these prices. This cash bonus makes the Renault Twingo Electric Life, with a cost price of 18,900 francs including battery, the cheapest purely electric four-seater in Switzerland.
Subsidy for electric vehicles
This does not take into account the different levels of subsidies for electric vehicles in Switzerland. In the canton of Thurgau, for example, the Twingo Electric Life then still costs 15,400 francs. The subsidy for electric vehicles here is 3500 francs (September 2020).
Here is information on public funding for electromobility in Switzerland: www.swissemobility.ch/de/elektromobilitaet/Foerdermassnahmen/
On request with fabric sliding roof
Starting with the Zen version, the French car offers full connectivity with an integrated Easy Link multimedia system and high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen, smartphone connectivity via Apple Car Play and Android Auto.
There are also remote functions for charging, air conditioning and heating, automatic air conditioning, automatic headlights and windshield wipers, and power windows at the front. Optional features include an electrically operated fabric sunroof (from Zen).
At the start of sales special series Vibes
Renault is launching the Twingo Electric as a special Vibes series. This is based on the top Intens version.
In addition to the exclusive metallic paint Orange Valencia, the Vibes offers an interior décor in black, white and orange.
A cloth seat cover with leather look in the same colors, specific Vibes 16-inch aluminum wheels, matching stripping on the body and chrome inserts on the front are also available from the factory. Please see the gallery.
