new Renault Twingo

Introduction

Range is accredited in according to a standard regulatory method. Identical for all manufacturers, this enables vehicles to be compared with one another.

Range in real time depends on vehicle usage conditions, equipment fitted and the user’s driving style. To optimise range, please refer to the following advice.

Depending on the versions, you will be provided with functions which enable you to lower energy consumption:

• on the instrument panel:
  • the power meter;
  • the driving style indicator;
• on the multimedia screen:
  • data relating to your energy consumption;
  • an energy consumption graph;
  • scores based on your driving style;
  • Eco driving advice;
  • a route planner;
  • a ECO driving mode.

Power meter

(on the instrument panel)

The charge meter gives you a real-time view of the energy consumed or recovered when the vehicle is moving.

"Energy consumption" A usage area

The traction battery supplies the electrical energy required for the motor to move the vehicle.

"Optimal" B usage zone

Indicates economical driving, balanced between recovery and energy expenditure.

"Energy recovery" C usage zone

When driving, if you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal or press the brake pedal, the motor generates electrical current during deceleration, and this energy is used to slow down the vehicle and recharge the traction battery.

Driving style indicator

Informs you about the driving style adopted in real time. This is indicated by the warning light 1.

You can display the driving style indicator by repeatedly pressing the switch 2 or 3.

The larger the flower displayed on the indicator 1 is, the better the management of speed, acceleration and anticipation in terms of eco-driving.

The smaller the flower displayed on the indicator 1 is, the worse the management of speed, acceleration and anticipation in terms of eco-driving.

In the case of behaviour that is deemed unecological (small orange flower), advice relating to your driving habits may be sent to you.

If you regularly follow this indicator, you will increase your vehicle's electrical range.

"Safety monitor 4"

"Safety monitor" allows you to assess your driving behaviour in real time.

It helps you to ensure your safety by providing you with personalised advice and warnings tailored to your driving.

The shield 4 adapts according to your driving behaviour over the previous few seconds:

• the more full it is, the better your management of speed, safe distance, trajectory and alertness;
• the more reduced it is, the more your driving has points to improve in one or more of these areas.

When it becomes orange and reduced, a tip may appear to help you quickly adjust your driving.

Consult the "Safety monitor" to reduce the risk of accidents, identify your areas for improvement and develop a smooth, serene and responsible driving style.

Journey record

On equipped vehicles, once the engine is switched off, a "Journey log" is displayed on the multimedia screen 3. This log shows the information relating to your last journey:

• your average energy consumption;
• the number of miles/kilometres travelled;
• an overall grade taking into account acceleration, braking anticipation and your skill in managing speed;
• advice to enable you to improve your rating.

Please refer to the multimedia instructions for further information.

Navigation system

Using the information available on your navigation system (traffic information, nearest charging station, etc.) makes it easy to manage your journey .

ECO mode

ECO mode is a function that can help you reduce consumption and increase range by acting on the vehicle's performance (reduced acceleration and maximum speed, etc.).

Vehicle range: advice

In real usage, the range of an electric vehicle may vary depending on several factors over which you have partial control, which may make a considerable difference to the vehicle range.

These factors are:

• speed and driving style;
• road type;
• heating level;
• tyres;
• use of electrical accessories;
• vehicle loading.

Furthermore, activating mode enables the vehicle to automatically take charge of all energy consumers (engine power, etc.) in order to reduce their consumption to the fullest possible extent Driving advice, eco-driving.

Speed and driving style

Driving at high speed will significantly reduce your vehicle's range.

Examples (at a steady speed):

• reducing the speed from approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) to 68 mph (110 km/h) allows you to save up to around 20% of fuel range;
• reducing your speed from approximately 56 mph (90 km/h) to 50 mph (80 km/h) allows you to save up to around 10% of fuel range.

"Sporty" driving reduces your vehicle's range: opt for a "smoother" driving style.

Advice:

• drive at a constant speed;
• keep an eye on the tools available to you to view the driving conditions (current fuel consumption, journey record, etc.) Driving advice, eco-driving;
• adapt your driving style to avoid excessive energy consumption;
• favour energy recovery: anticipate traffic changes by taking your foot off the accelerator pedal or braking gradually.

Road type

Do not try to maintain the same speed up a hill; accelerate no more than you would on the level. Keep your foot in the same position on the accelerator pedal.

Heating levels

The use of heating or air-conditioning reduces vehicle range.

To maintain your vehicle range, we recommend that you select the "programming" mode before using the vehicleAir conditioning: programming.

Vehicle loading

Avoid pointlessly overloading your vehicle.

Tyres

An under-inflated tyre increases energy consumption. Comply with the specified tyre pressures for your vehicle.

When driving, use tyres made by the same manufacturer, with the same dimensions, type and structure as the original tyres. The use of non-recommended tyres the vehicle range Tyres.