Self-charging hybrid vehicles (full hybrid)

full hybrid E-Tech technology

Self-charging full hybrid E-Tech vehicles use two energy sources: electric and combustion-powered.

Their battery charges automatically as you drive, which helps to optimise your fuel consumption and make your everyday life easier. Enjoy 100% electric driving for your journeys in town and up to 130 Km/h* whilst having the driving range of a combustion-powered vehicle.

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4 facts about full hybrid E-Tech

on-the-go charging

With self-charging full hybrid E-Tech powertrains, you can drive 100% electric for up to 5 minutes and at speeds of up to 130 km/h*.

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cost-effective

On the open road or in town, a full hybrid vehicle consumes up to 40%* less than a combustion-powered vehicle.

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silence

Your self-charging hybrid vehicle starts up silently and drives in electric for up to 80% of the time in the city*.

^{*Results of in-house tests using the urban (low) phase of the WLTC (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycle). % of travel time, depending on actual driving conditions (road type, driving style and weather conditions).}

longer driving range

Self-charging full hybrid E-Tech vehicles have a total driving range of up to 1,100 km*.

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find out more about the advantages of full hybrid vehicles

full hybrid E-Tech technology in everyday life

Unadulterated driving pleasure, reduced CO₂ emissions and fuel consumption: full hybrid E-Tech vehicles make your day-to-day life easier.

E-Tech full hybrid - fuel consumption - Renault

reduced fuel consumption

Renault full hybrid E-Tech vehicles switch automatically between electric, hybrid and combustion-powered driving modes.

You get the best compromise between performance and consumption, whilst saving up to 40% fuel.

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full hybrid E-Tech - maintenance - Renault

simplified maintenance

Our hybrid motors are designed to make maintenance more simple, with fewer mechanical wear parts: clutch, drive belt, etc.

This means maintenance at the same frequency as for a traditional combustion engine, but simplified and with lower costs over the lifetime of your vehicle.

full hybrid E-Tech - advantages - Renault

clear advantages

Full hybrid vehicles offer more dynamic driving than combustion-powered cars, whilst offering additional comfort with less noise, less vibration and no odours, by driving electric.

your questions about full hybrid E-Tech technology

Mild hybrid, full hybrid E-Tech or plug-in hybrid: what are the differences?

There are 3 categories of hybrid vehicles:

full hybrid vehicles,
plug-in hybrid vehicles,
and mild hybrid vehicles.

They all have a combustion engine and at least one electric motor, as well as a traction battery.

But the traction, the type of transmission, the charging method, their fuel consumption and their environmental impact differ.

A mild hybrid operates with the combustion engine always running, with the electric motor supporting it occasionally. It consumes up to 10% less fuel than an equivalent combustion-powered vehicle. The transmission can be manual or automatic.

100% hybrid (full hybrid) vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles are both based on intelligent switching between electric and combustion powertrains.
The difference between them lies in the capacity of their battery and the charging method.

With full hybrid E-Tech technology, you don’t need to plug your vehicle in to recover energy. You recover energy during driving phases through regenerative braking. This means you can reduce fuel consumption by up to 40%, and drive electric for up to 80% of your city journeys.*

With E-Tech plug-in hybrid technology, it is important to optimise your consumption by charging your vehicle daily using a standard socket or at a charging point. Its greater driving range lets you drive 100% electric during most of your daily journeys. The technology therefore saves up to 75% fuel (in WLTP cycle).

^{*Results of in-house tests using the urban (low) phase of the WLTC (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycle). % of travel time, depending on actual driving conditions (road type, driving style and weather conditions).}

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