2020 Auto Expo: Renault K-ZE electric hatchback unveiled

Renault has unveiled the Kwid-based K-ZE electric hatchback in India.

The K-ZE gets a different grille featuring U-shaped chrome inserts flanked by LED daytime running lights. The main headlamp clusters are positioned on the front bumper. At the rear, the car has the same tail lamp clusters as the Kwid and a dual-tone bumper with reflectors on either side and a silver skid plate with a rear fog lamp.

The K-ZE has black interiors with blue trim, a 3-spoke steering wheel and a twin-pod instrument cluster. It comes with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that has features such as online navigation and real time monitoring for EV features, online entertainment, 4G WiFi and voice recognition.

The Renault K-ZE is powered by a 26.8 kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor that has an output of 44 BHP and 125 Nm. It has a claimed range of a 271 km (NEDC cycle) on a single charge. The battery can be recharged in 4 hours using an AC charger. A DC charger can recharge the battery from 30-80% in 30 mins.