Renault Twizy | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Renault |
Also called | Nissan New Mobility Concept (Japan) |
Production | 2012 – September 2023[1] |
Assembly |
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Designer | François Leboine, Eduardo Lana[3] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Microcar Quadricycle |
Body style | 2-door quadricycle |
Layout | Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
Doors | Scissor |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | ISKRA asynchronous motor |
Transmission | Single gear |
Battery | 6.1 kWh lithium-ion battery |
Electric range | 90 km (56 mi) (NEDC) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 1,686 mm (66.4 in) |
Length | 2,338 mm (92.0 in) |
Width | 1,234 mm (48.6 in) |
Height | 1,454 mm (57.2 in) |
Curb weight | 450 kg (992 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Mobilize Duo (Europe) |
The Renault Twizy is a two-seat electric microcar designed and marketed by Renault. It is classified in Europe as either a light or heavy quadricycle depending on the output power, which is either 4 kW (5.4 hp) for the 45 model or 13 kW (17 hp) for the 80 model, both names reflecting its top speed in km/h. Originally manufactured in Valladolid, Spain,[4][5] production was moved to Busan in South Korea in March 2019 to meet increased demand in Asia.[6] In July 2023 it was announced that production of the Twizy was to end in September 2023; it is to be replaced by the new Mobilize Duo.[7]
The Twizy debuted as a concept car at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show[8] and was designed by Françoise Leboinne and Luciano Bove. In November 2010, Nissan announced a rebadged variant to the Twizy, called the New Mobility Concept, or NMC. It was also displayed as a concept with Renault Samsung badging at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show,[9] although it was branded as a Renault in South Korea for production. In May 2011, Renault announced they would produce the Twizy and began taking reservations.
In March 2012, the Twizy was released to the French market, followed a month later by several other European countries.[10] Available in three models, the Twizy sales price does not include the battery pack, which is leased for a monthly fee that includes roadside assistance and a battery replacement guarantee.[11][12] In 2020 the Twizy became available as a direct purchase in the UK, no longer requiring the battery rental.[13]
The Twizy was the top-selling plug-in electric vehicle in Europe during 2012.[14] The milestone of 15,000 Twizys sold worldwide was achieved in April 2015.[15] Global cumulative sales totaled 29,118 units through December 2019, with Europe as its main market.[16]
Renault started selling the Twizy EV in France in March and debut sales of the model in the UK in April.
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