Electric vehicle charging

E-Tech electric - charge at home - charge at work - Renault

charging at home or at work

Your electric vehicle charges on the mains using the various cables available. If you have a 7.4kW or 11 to 22kW three-phase AC charging station, charging will be faster. Without a terminal, charging will be faster and safer on a reinforced socket than on a standard one.

on-the-road charging

Whatever the nature of your journeys, your electric vehicle is compatible with many public charging points. Over 830,000 terminals are available in Europe⁽¹⁾. These charging points are listed via the charge pass and on the My Renault app.

at home

on the road

home charging

equipment
cables
costs

AC home charging station from 7.4 to 22 kW

recover 100 km of driving range in around 2.5 hours on a 7.4 kW terminal;
an efficient solution for your daily charging, specifically designed for this purpose;
home charging is less expensive than charging at public stations. To maximize your savings, you can also add Mobilize smart charge or Mobilize power, two-way V2G⁽¹⁾ charging.

charging with a reinforced or standard socket

recover up to 100 km of WLTP driving range in 7 hours on a standard socket;
recover up to 220 km of WLTP driving range in 10 hours on a reinforced socket;
if you do not have dedicated equipment available, the reinforced socket is designed to safely deliver power up to 3.7 kW (16 A);
as a last option, a standard plug can be used, although it is the slowest option with a power rating of 2.3 kW (10A).

(1) access to the Mobilize Power service with bidirectional V2G charging is subject to eligibility criteria, which you can view here

public or home charging point cable

This charging cable allows you to charge your electric vehicle (depending on version) at a charging point of up to 22 kW. It is compatible with a public or home charging station, such as Mobilize powerbox.

Ideal for use during a medium-length stop (1 to 3 hours) with permanent monitoring of the charge by the charging point.

charging cable for standard or heavy-duty plugs

If there's no charging station at home, this cable can be used to charge your vehicle using a standard socket, or a reinforced 16 A socket for low-speed charging. It ensures charging safety and control through its built-in communication unit.

E-Tech electric - charging costs - Renault

Charging an electric vehicle is more cost-effective than filling up a combustion-powered car.

For example, with Renault Megane E-Tech electric, the average cost per 100 km is estimated at around €4 when charged at home.
At home, take advantage of off-peak rates to reduce your charging costs.

on-the-road charging

charging solutions
cables
costs

charge your electric vehicle on the street

Many shopping centres or public car parks offer specific parking spaces with charging points so that you can charge your electric vehicle.

fast charging on roads and motorways

Many charging points are available on the motorway network.

charging cable for AC public charging station up to 22 kW

The charging cable supplied as standard with your vehicle is universal: it allows you to charge your vehicle on public and private charging points up to 22 kW.

Public charging points are everywhere and continue to expand: shopping centres, town centres, offices, car parks, and more.Recover up to 80 km of range in 30 minutes from a 22 kW AC terminal.

charging cable for DC ultra-fast terminals from 50 kW

The cables are built into the charging point. All you have to do is confirm to launch charging and plug in your vehicle to recover the driving range very quickly. In this specific case, the connection end fitting is different from other cables. They are all compatible with and supported by your electric car. Depending on your vehicle model, you can recover up to 300 km of range in 30 minutes at a 150 kW DC terminal.

When on the road, it is recommended to charge your electric car at a public charging point. Charging costs vary depending on the operator and you may be billed in different ways: per kWh consumed, time spent or both at the same time.

good charging practices for a long lasting battery

charging tips

Charging is an important part of your 100% electric daily life.

Here are some tips to make it more practical, cost-effective and greener.

cost-effective tip

speed tip

planning tip

E-Tech with Google tip

Optimise your electric vehicle journeys using the Google Maps built-in trip planner ⁽¹⁾.

Onboard, enter your destination: if the battery charge level is insufficient, your vehicle automatically selects the best available charging points on your route with the best combination (target % charge at each stop) to arrive at your destination as soon as possible.

As you approach the planned charging station on Google Maps⁽¹⁾, your vehicle preheats your battery for faster charging. You save time and money.

_{⁽¹⁾depending on model and version. Google Maps is a trademark of Google LLC.}

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our vehicle charging times

RENAULT 5 E-TECH ELECTRIC

installation type	power at charging point	vehicle charger power	required cable	battery charge (recommended)	comfort-range battery (52 kWh)
fast public charging point (DC)	100 kW	100 kW DC⁽¹⁾	tethered cable	15-80%	30 min
public or home charging point	22 kW	11 kW AC	Type 2 cable available (three-phase)	15-80%	3 hrs 13 mins
public or home charging point	7.4 kW	11 kW AC	Type 2 cable available (three-phase)	15-80%	5 hrs 11 mins
reinforced domestic socket	3.7 kW	11 kW AC	Optional flexicharger cable (single-phase)	15-80%	9 hrs 48 mins

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⁽¹⁾ with the comfort-range battery, maximum peak power is 130 kW. With the long-range battery, maximum peak power is 150 kW. Remember that DC charging is not linear and varies by charge status and battery temperature.

SCENIC E-TECH ELECTRIC

installation type	power at charging point	vehicle charger power	required cable	battery charge (recommended)	charging times
installation type	power at charging point	vehicle charger power	required cable	battery charge (recommended)	comfort-range battery (60 kWh)	long-range battery (87 kWh)
fast public charging point (DC)	150 kW	130/150 kW DC¹	tethered cable	15-80%	32 mins	37 mins
public charging point	22 kW	22 kW AC	Type 2 charging cable included with purchase (three-phase)	15-80%	1 hr 50 mins	3 hrs
home charging point	7.4 kW	22 kW AC	Type 2 charging cable included with purchase (three-phase)	15-80%	6 hrs 1 min	8 hrs 27 mins
public charging point	22 kW	7.4 kW AC	Type 2 charging cable included with purchase (single-phase)	15-80%	6 hrs 1 min²	8 hrs 27 mins²
home charging point	7.4 kW	7.4 kW AC	Type 2 charging cable included with purchase (single-phase)	15-80%	6 hrs 1 min	8 hrs 27 mins

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⁽²⁾ with the vehicle’s included 7.4 kW single-phase AC charger, the maximum power offered by three-phase AC terminals will not be accessible.

MEGANE E-TECH ELECTRIC

type of installation	charge power	required cable	charging time
			40 kWh battery			60 kWh battery
			50 km	150 km	300 km	50 km	250 km	450 km	470 km
home charging point⁽¹⁾	7.4 kW	mode 3 cable included with purchase	1 hr 10 mins	3 hrs 15 mins	6 hrs 30 mins	1 hr	5 hrs	9 hrs 15 mins	9 hrs 15 mins
Green'Up domestic socket	3.7 kW	mode 2 standard or flexi-charger cable as accessories	2 hrs 15 mins	6 hrs 15 mins	12 hrs 15 mins	2 hrs	10 hrs	18 hrs	18 hrs
standard domestic socket⁽²⁾	2.3 kW	mode 2 flexi-charger cable as accessory	3 hrs 40 mins	10 hrs 35 mins	21 hrs	3 hrs 20 mins	17 hrs	30 hrs 30 mins	30 hrs 30 mins
fast public charging point	130 kW	tethered cable	N/A	N/A	N/A	7 mins	25 mins	1 hr 15 mins	1 hr 15 mins
public charging point	22 kW	mode 3 cable included with purchase	30 mins	1 hr 10 mins	2 hrs 20 mins	20 mins	1 hr 30 mins	3 hrs 15 mins	3 hrs 15 mins

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(1) home charging solution options please contact your Renault advisor to find out more.
(2) for occasional use only.

maximum power and charging time based on moderate weather conditions (20 °C).

KANGOO VAN E-TECH ELECTRIC

type of installation	charge power	required cable	charging time
			45 kWh battery
			50 km	170 km	300 km
home charging point⁽¹⁾	7.4 kW	mode 3 cable included with purchase	1 hr 10 mins	3 hrs 35 mins	7 hrs
reinforced domestic socket⁽¹⁾	3.7 kW	mode 2 standard or “flexi-charger” cable as accessories	2 hrs 25 mins	7 hrs 10 mins	14 hrs
standard domestic socket⁽²⁾	2.3 kW	mode 2 “flexi-charger” cable as accessory	3 hrs 50 mins	11 hrs 35 mins	22 hrs 30 mins
fast public charging point	80 kW	tethered cable	6 mins	25 mins	1 hr 25 mins
public charging point	22 kW	mode 3 cable included with purchase	24 mins	1 hr 10 mins	2 hrs 25 mins

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(1) home charging solution options please contact your Renault advisor to find out more.
(2) for occasional use only.

maximum power and charging time based on moderate weather conditions (20 °C).

MASTER E-TECH ELECTRIC

type of installation	charge power	required cable	battery charge (recommended)	charging time
				40 kWh battery⁽³⁾	87 kWh battery⁽³⁾
				200 km⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾	460 km⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾
home charging point⁽¹⁾	7.4 kW	mode 3 charging cable included with purchase	15-80%	5 hrs 55 mins	11 hrs 35 mins
reinforced domestic socket	3.7 kW	optional mode 2 standard or flexi-charger cable	15-80%	11 hrs 35 mins	23 h 55 mins
standard domestic socket⁽²⁾	2.3 kW	optional mode 2 flexicharger cable	15-80%	18 hrs 35 mins	39 hrs 50 mins
fast public charging point	150 kW	tethered cable	15-80%	41 mins	38 mins
public charging point	22 kW	mode 3 charging cable included with purchase	15-80%	3 hrs 50 mins	3 hrs 55 mins

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(2) for occasional use only

(3) from 150 kW public fast-charging station. Charging times shown are calculated for optimum battery performance, temperature and charging points. This time varies according to vehicle version, options and configuration. Distances are measured based on the WLTP protocol.

(4) in L2H2 E-Tech 100% electric version - 40 kWh - 3.8 tons

(5) in L2H2 E-Tech 100% electric version - 87 kWh - 4 tons

(6) WLTP cycle calculation

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your questions about charging

how do you charge an electric car?

Like most electrical appliances that you have at home, an electric car charges on the mains via a cable.
This cable, which is supplied with the car, can therefore be plugged into a home charging point or a public charging point. You can charge on an electric socket using a cable available as an option. Technical info:

the home charging point must be 7.4 kW AC single-phase or 11 kW AC three-phase;
the suitable cables are called type 2 cables or flexi-charger cables (in the case of a reinforced domestic socket).

Practical tips

we advise you to charge your vehicle up to 80% every day to optimise the charging time and improve the battery’s life. Only plan charging to 100% before a long journey to ensure maximum driving range on the road.

How do you charge an electric car at home?

Like most electrical appliances that you have at home, an electric car charges on the mains via a cable. This cable, which is supplied with the car, can be plugged in to a home charging point, such as Mobilize powerbox, or to a public charging station. With an optional cable, you can also charge from a domestic socket.

Technical info:

the domestic terminal can deliver up to 7.4kW single-phase AC or up to 22 kW three-phase AC;
suitable cables are called mode 3 type 2 cables (for a terminal) or Flexicharger cables (for a standard or reinforced socket).

Practical tips:

we advise you to charge your vehicle up to 80% every day to optimise the charging time and improve the battery’s life.
Only plan charging to 100% before a long journey to ensure maximum driving range on the road.

When should you charge an electric car?

How often you charge your electric car depends on a number of factors.

Factor no. 1: the model of car.
Each model is different and so the driving range may vary. Renault electric vehicles have been designed to offer a driving range suitable for everyone and can reach up to 625 km according to the WLTP standard.

Factor no. 2: use.
Road type, driving style, traffic and weather conditions (temperatures) all affect energy consumption.

These factors make it impossible to suggest a “general” charging frequency.
However, here are a few practical tips:

read the indications given on the instrument panel;
for daily use, we recommend that you avoid dropping below the 15% threshold and do not charge above 80% battery: only charge to 100% before a long journey;
whenever possible, try to charge at home during off-peak hours to make the most of cheaper electricity (peak hours available by contacting your electricity supplier) or use the Mobilize smart charge app.

What impact does cold weather have on charging?

The maximum permissible charging power for each electric vehicle changes depending on the battery charge status (%) and its temperature (°C).

If the temperature of the Lithium-ion battery is too low, the battery management system will occasionally limit charging performance to ensure component safety. This protection will lengthen the time needed to charge; mainly on DC ultra-fast charging points in winter.

To resolve this phenomenon, Renault provides (depending on models and versions) a battery preheating system to optimise the charging power and therefore the charging time.

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