Renault will finally step into the electric SUV segment with their very own proposal that’s expected to be unveiled before the end of 2020.
Following hot on the heels of the latest Zoe, as well as the City K-ZE (pictured here) that will arrive in Europe rebadged as a Dacia, this as of yet unnamed model is said to be based on the new CMF-EV platform that debuted in the Morphoz Concept, at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show, reports LArgus.
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Known internally as the BCB, it’s believed to be slightly bigger than the electric supermini, slotting just under the new Captur in terms of size. The new model is expected to offer different power levels and battery capacities, with the report claiming that the range-topper will be able to travel for 550-600 km (342-373 miles) on a single charge.
The French publication did not disclose its sources, so we’re a bit skeptical especially when it comes to the ‘targeted’ range, as it’s almost impossible to achieve such a long range in this segment with the current technology, while also keeping the weight and price in check.
Renault City K-ZE
The story was published before the 2020 Paris Auto Show was cancelled (at least in the form we all expected), and so it was claimed that the EV would have be presented at the event taking place between September 29 and October 11.
Production is believed to commence at the Renault Douai factory, in Northern France, which is where the Espace, Scenic and Talisman are put together. The first units are said to be scheduled to arrive at dealers next spring.
On a related note, the report claims that Renault will launch a bigger electric SUV in 2022, based on the same dedicated architecture, which should be similar in size to the Kadjar and is codenamed the HCC.
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