Announced in 2021, it wasn’t until early 2024 that the Renault 5 E-Tech was finally officially unveiled.
Renault 5 E-Tech: savings at stake
The city car is already very popular with the public and specialist press thanks to its styling as well as its engine. Not to mention its price, which also promises to be very interesting as it will be located less than 25,000 euros. But that’s not all. In fact, an electric city car can also help you spend less. as? Well, thanks to bidirectional charging. This technology, which is in the stage of full development and is already equipped with the Nissan Leaf, as well as the Renault Mégane E-Tech, turns electric cars into real energy providers. This makes it possible to power electric devices (via V2L, or Vehicle-to-Load, function) and re-inject the electricity stored in the batteries directly into the electrical grid (via V2G, or Vehicle-to-Grid). The Renault 5 E-Tech, which is scheduled for release in autumn 2024, can be combined with a smart charging station Mobilize “My PowerBox”. Thus, users will be able to benefit from a ready-made solution.
Renault 5 E-Tech: smart charging
But how does it work? Electric vehicles equipped with this technology have a a special on-board charger and a battery capable of storing and releasing energy. Special charging stations, also compatible with bidirectional charging, control the circulation of electric current in both directions. For optimal efficiency and financial benefits, it is important that these terminals are intelligently connected to the vehicle and the electrical network. This helps manage battery charge rates and optimize power transfer capabilities. Thus, the energy stored in the car battery can be used to power household appliances. It can also be fed back into the mains, which will save you a lot on your electricity bill. But in order to take advantage of this functionality and thus really save money, you need to think about concluding an agreement with your energy supplier on the resale of electricity to the general network.
This is, of course, what can be done with the new Renault 5 E-Tech.
Source: Auto Plus
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