Renault City K-ZE, the small electric city car the brand is bringing over from China

Not long ago we were talking about what we would like to see arrive in Europe the small SUV that Renault sells in China, an affordable car that could be a real game-changer for the brand. This model would put a very affordable car on the market, ideal for urban mobility. But in the end, the Chinese model from Renault that will arrive in Europe will be the electric Renault City K-ZE.

This small electric car is an entry-level model in the zero-emissions range, and in China it is priced at just over 7,000 euros, although when it arrives in Europe the price is expected to be 10,000 euros. The reason for this price difference will lie in the update this model will receive to suit the European market and the tastes of potential buyers.

An electric car under the Dacia brand

This electric model will arrive in Europe, but probably not under the Renault brand. The brand within the group with the most numbers for selling this electric city car is Dacia, although we do not know whether the same name will be used or whether a different one will be chosen to give it a fresh image.

As for the characteristics of this electric model, the highlight is its range of 250 kilometres on a single charge. That said, it is designed for urban mobility and although it has zero emissions and is ideal for driving in the restricted zones of European cities, its power falls short for other kinds of journeys.

The electric motor has a power of 45 CV and a maximum torque of 119 Nm. The Renault City K-ZE can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7 seconds and has a top speed of 105 km/h, which is not bad for a car meant for city driving.

The City K-ZE will change some of these specifications to adapt to the needs of buyers in the different countries of Europe. The possibility of offering it as a car for carsharing service is also being considered, so it will be quite attractive for enjoying the city when it reaches our markets.