Renault continues to make great strides in the electrification of its lines. Ahead of the new SUV-turned-Scénic and in anticipation of the compact R4 and R5, the French manufacturer has just to present its future generation of electric motors. A Made in France innovation, as it is the result of the experience of the French manufacturer and equipment manufacturer Valeo, which uses stud technology to optimize power density and efficiency. Responding to code name E7Aannounced this new engine 30% more compact for equivalent power than the current engines fitted to the Mégane E-Tech Electric and the new Scénic E-Tech Electric…

Up to 272 horsepower and 800 V architecture

specifically, it will be able to develop up to 200 kW (272 hp) without consuming more electricity. The icing on the cake as it will be powered by 800V instead of the current 400V. By going from 400V to 800V, we double the output power of the battery. A configuration that allows as much speed up the charging speed to the limits that increase the power of the electric motor. Hyundai IONIQ 6, which already uses this voltage, can, for example, charge the battery from 10 to 80% in just a quarter of an hour! With the exception of Chinese manufacturers, Audi, PorscheAND Kia also already uses such an architecture battery. Thus, Renault is one of the first general production manufacturers to start!

Fewer rare metals, less dependence on China

This new engine uses “wound rotor” technology, one of the pioneers of which was the Renault company. By making this choice instead of a permanent magnet electric motor, “Renault secures its supply and also maintains its independence from countries that produce rare earth elements and magnets.” Understand this: reduce its dependence on China, which controls the vast majority of these two components. What also improve the overall environmental impact of the engine ; Rare earth metals are regularly released due to the pollution and soil destruction created by their extraction. We should also note that, contrary to what follows from their name, “rare earth elements” are actually metals… are present in large numbers in certain regions of the world.

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