What’s Happening: Renault experts are conducting tests on the first nine prototypes, known as mules, for the future electric Renault 5. These mules have the same platform, power train, and battery as the future production vehicle, but their design is based on the Clio silhouette. The mules are undergoing static and dynamic fine-tuning, endurance testing, and cold-weather testing in Arvidsjaur (Swedish Lapland) and at Renault technical centers in Lardy (greater Paris area) and Aubevoye (Normandy).
Why It Matters: The testing of the mules will help Renault to develop and fine-tune the future electric Renault 5, which is set to be launched next year. The new CMF-B EV platform, which is used for the first time on the future electric Renault 5, is designed to create a new generation of electric vehicles, with adjustable tracks and wheelbase to allow for different body types and styles. The optimized chassis with a multi-link rear axle and batteries installed under the floor will ensure greater dynamic performance, while the new engine and batteries will give the vehicle a competitive edge.
Key Points:
- The mules have the same platform, power train, and battery as the future production vehicle.
- The mules are undergoing static and dynamic fine-tuning, endurance testing, and cold-weather testing.
- The new CMF-B EV platform is designed to create a new generation of electric vehicles.
- The optimized chassis will ensure greater dynamic performance.
- The new engine and batteries will give the vehicle a competitive edge.
Bottom Line: Testing the mules for the future electric Renault 5 will help Renault develop and fine-tune the vehicle before its launch next year. The new CMF-B EV platform, optimized chassis, and new engine and batteries will give the vehicle a competitive edge and ensure greater dynamic performance.
