Global EV Comparison: Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Maxi vs Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Electric

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General Info

The Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €35850. The Renault Kangoo Z.E. Maxi (2011-2017) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €6490 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Minivan.

Property Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Maxi Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Electric
Years of Production 2011-2017 2022-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture France France
Body Style Minivan Minivan
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €35850
Price Europe (Used) €6490 €25785
GCC Score 4.7 5.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Renault Kangoo Z.E. Maxi (2011-2017).

Property Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Maxi Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Electric
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 285 km
Range (GCC) 128 km 242 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 22 kWh 48 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 21 kWh 45 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.4 kWh/100 km 18.6 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.1 km/kWh 5.38 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5 4.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Renault Kangoo Z.E. Maxi (2011-2017) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric (2022-…) can charge at up to 80 kW.

The Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Renault Kangoo Z.E. Maxi (2011-2017) is limited to 3.5 kW.

Property Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Maxi Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Electric
Max Charging Power (AC) 3.5 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC) 80 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Type 1 (J1772) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 2.2 5.3

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Maxi Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Electric
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type EESM EESM
Motor Power (kW) 44 kW 90 kW
Motor Power (hp) 59 hp 121 hp
Motor Torque 225 Nm 245 Nm
0-100 km/h 22.4 s 12.6 s
Top Speed 130 km/h 135 km/h
Performance Score 1.4 1.9

Dimensions

The Renault Kangoo Z.E. Maxi (2011-2017) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric (2022-…).

The Renault Kangoo Z.E. Maxi (2011-2017) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Maxi Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Electric
Length 4597 mm 4486 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2133 mm 2159 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1829 mm 1860 mm
Height 1802 mm 1838 mm
Wheelbase 3081 mm 2716 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Renault Kangoo Z.E. Maxi (2011-2017) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the Renault Kangoo Z.E. Maxi (2011-2017) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Maxi Renault Kangoo Z.E. (E-Tech) Electric
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1572 kg 1871 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 1300 l 850 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 3400 l 2500 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.5 7.8
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