Renault Twizy electric car test in France


The popularity of electric vehicles on the European continent is on the rise. Support infrastructure and encourage public awareness of the environmental progress of electric cars itself. Evident from car makers are racing to add various types of electric vehicles in its lineup. No exception manufacturer Renault is also aggressively innovating to develop electric cars.


In a series of trips the Geneva Motor Show with Renault, Auto Bild Indonesia the opportunity to try one of the unique products that Renault Twizy. Roads in the city center of Paris is quite narrow, feels fit to drive with Twizy in real habitat.

When I first saw the figure of Twizy, immediately imagine a childhood toy car first. Bak a karting car yet futuristic design. Dimension is also small, Twizy has a length of 2320 cm, width 1,190 cm and 1,460 cm high. very compact so labeled Ultra-compact Vehicle.



The electric motor driven by a 6.1 kWh lithium ion battery to generate power of 17 hp. Twizy pretty good cruising range, the 100% battery condition can cover a distance of 100 kilometers in eco mode. When the condition faster, eco mode is turned off Twizy still can cover 50 km.
 
Twizy can reach a top speed of up to 80 km / h, with acceleration of 0-48 km / h in 4.4 seconds impressif enough to wade through jammed city streets.
 
Of excess or shortage, Twizy gives the impression of fun to drive. Could be a solution for us who live in urban origin supported by good infrastructure. In the future, electric car technology will be growing, to be able to provide an alternative energy source.  
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