USA EV Comparison: e.Go Life 40 vs Renault Twingo Z.E. Base vs Smart EQ forfour
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General Info
| Property | e.Go Life 40 | Renault Twingo Z.E. Base | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2022 | 2020-2024 | 2017-2019 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | Slovenia | Slovenia |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU | EU |
| GCC Score | 3.9 | 5 | 4.2 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | e.Go Life 40 | Renault Twingo Z.E. Base | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 70 mi | 118 mi | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 60 mi | 101 mi | 75 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 17.5 kWh | 23 kWh | 17.6 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 16.6 kWh | 21.3 kWh | 16.7 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 27.7 kWh/100 mi | 21.1 kWh/100 mi | 22.3 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.61 mi/kWh | 4.74 mi/kWh | 4.49 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.5 | 6.1 | 5.7 |
Charging
| Property | e.Go Life 40 | Renault Twingo Z.E. Base | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 3.7 kW | 22 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (Mennekes) | Type 2 (Mennekes) | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| Charging Score | 2.4 | 5.7 | 2.8 |
Performance
| Property | e.Go Life 40 | Renault Twingo Z.E. Base | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 40 kW | 60 kW | 60 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 54 hp | 80 hp | 80 hp |
| Motor Torque | - Motor Torque | 118 lb-ft | 118 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 11.5 s | 12.1 s | 12.2 s |
| Top Speed | 76 mph | 84 mph | 81 mph |
| Performance Score | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | e.Go Life 40 | Renault Twingo Z.E. Base | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 131.7 in | 142.3 in | 137.6 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 73.8 in | 69 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 68.8 in | 64.8 in | 65.6 in |
| Height | 62.5 in | 60.7 in | 61.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 86.6 in | 98.1 in | 98.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | e.Go Life 40 | Renault Twingo Z.E. Base | Smart EQ forfour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 2579 lb | 2452 lb | 2645 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 4.9 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 22.6 ft3 | 34.6 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
