New Renault Master Electric Van Offers 460KM Range

Renaults new Master E-Tech is set to offer up to 460 Km range on a single charge, setting standards high for all-electric commercial vehicle ranges. 

Equipped with two battery options, 40 kWh and 87 kWh, the Master is optimised in terms of capacity, size and mass, for overall efficiency at the top of the category. This performance has been made possible by its “Aerovan” design and a new, fully optimised platform, which have helped to reduce power consumption by more than 27% compared with the current generation.

Renault optimised the van’s range by tackling it from two angles: the “Aerovan” concept and the multi-energy platform (encompassing the main motor, innovative dynamic braking system and battery heat management system).

To address all professional users’ requirements, the powertrain’s performance was upgraded with a 300 Nm/105 kW motor and a transmission system with one of the highest ratios in the heavy electric van market.

New Master E-Tech electric range includes vans with a maximum authorised laden mass of 4 tonnes and towage muscle never seen before in the segment, without compromising handling, even in the fast lane.

The battery heat management system keeps the temperature constant, which increases the battery’s performance and extends its useful life. The cab air conditioning system (which comes as standard) also helps to keep indoor temperature at optimal levels and the van’s range as long as possible, in summer as much as winter.

The dynamic braking system – a first in an LCV – also limits the number of components in the motor compartment (an internal motor actuates the brakes).

Besides providing a braking boost, the system responds faster, which also improves the vehicle’s active safety. By uncoupling the driver’s pressure on the pedal from the braking mechanism, the system can turn the kinetic energy from the deceleration into electric power to charge the battery and extend its range. The system can harvest up to 95 kW of energy this way.

All this work has improved efficiency in very real ways: new Renault Master consumes 27% less energy than the current generation, has a 460 km WLTP range and its payload capacity is substantial.

New Renault Master E-Tech electric boasts 1,625 kg of payload capacity (in a van requiring a B-category driving licence) and can tow 2.5 tonnes. Its consumption remains reasonable, at 21 kWh/100 km (WLTP) with the 87 kWh battery.

A 130 kW DC fast charge adds 252 km of range in 30 minutes. A 22 kW AC home Wallbox tops up the battery from 10% to 100% in under 4 hours.

The van also includes V2X capabilities:

• Vehicle To Load (V2L) to charge other devices from an outlet in the cockpit or load area, as well as adaptors to plug power tools, computers and other devices into charger outlets. You can also power custom-built body parts (refrigerated compartments, workshop machinery, automatic tailgates, extra heating or air-conditioning systems, etc.) directly from the battery.

• Vehicle To Grid (V2G) to feed energy from the battery to the grid using a bidirectional charger.
And new Renault Master E-Tech electric comes with several exclusive functionalities which provide a user experience that looks and feels a lot like a smartphone.
Google Maps takes the user’s preferences into account and suggests optimised itineraries according to them. An Electric Route Planner also helps to fine-tunes itineraries in an electric vehicle.

The new Renault Master E-Tech will be available starting in spring 2024.