When we talk about electric Renaults, it is often Zoe’s little chip that comes to mind. On the market since 2012, it was well ahead of its time and had revived electric mobility in France, which was then in its infancy. However, a year earlier, Renault had already released its first electric model: Twizy. This small electric quad bike had the distinction of offering two tandem seats under a silhouette very similar to that of a convertible scooter. Two seats, four wheels, a steering wheel and a range of up to 120 kilometers, these are the arguments of this city chip. At that time, such micromobility vehicles were not commonplace. Today it is more mature marketwitness Citroën Ami, Opel Rocks-e, Fiat TopolinoXEV Yoyo or even Microline. Unfortunately, 12 years after its appearance, Twizy will soon say goodbye!

From Twizy to Duo

Renault has just announced in a press release that it will cease production in September at its Valladolid plant in Spain. It’s here Duo Mobilization who will replace her. Marketed under Renault’s new mobility-focused brand, it will be a electric two-seater designed for car sharing or leasing For private individuals and professionals. Compared to the Twizy, it is more upmarket due to the use of two seats side by side. Closed doors, air conditioning systemand a screen for the infotainment system. To reduce its costs, Renault basically created plastic parts. Easy to wash and easily damaged. It will share 10% of already worn Renault Twizy parts, and it will assembly in morocco. Renault hopes to sell 17,000 a year. All good to compete with the Friend!

A better designed two-seater car

In the passenger version (Duet) or cargo (Bento), he will offer a autonomy of 140 kilometers. For models without licenses, the speed will be limited to 45 km/h 80 km/h for those requiring a B permit. It will hit the market in late 2023 to better compete with the Ami, which has already sold over 50,000 units! In Europe, the competition for them is intensifying new mobile solutions. In 2019, SEAT presented its concept in the Volkswagen Group the minimum, which can also be sold in bulk. With exploding fuel prices, increasing number of EPZs and general urban congestion, these small solutions add up and can revolutionize the mobility of tomorrow…

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