New centre console and enhanced ADAS. Renault enhances the Master range

Renault is also upgrading the performance of its electric range with a new battery manufactured in Europe and assembled in France, at the Renault Batilly plant. While capacity remains unchanged at 87 kWh, it now uses mid-nickel battery chemistry. This technology improves thermal management and optimises charging performance.

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Renault has recently announced quite significant enhancements in the Master range. More into details, the E-Tech electric versions as well as the automatic petrol and diesel models gain a new centre console. The console has been redesigned to free up more space (+90 mm) and make it easier to move between the cabin and loading area. According to the French automaker, this new layout also improves comfort for the passenger in the middle, providing more leg and knee room. In addition, the arrival of a badge for hands-free access and start-up also improves day-to-day usability.

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Renault Master: from ADAS to new battery chemistry

Speaking of ADAS, the Renault Master is now fitted with a driver attention monitoring camera and electric parking brake with Auto Hold, standard on all front-wheel-drive versions. E-Tech electric and automatic versions also now feature adaptive cruise control with dedicated steering wheel controls and an enhanced digital instrument cluster.

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And there’s something new also dealing with the batteries. Renault is upgrading the performance of its electric range with a new battery manufactured in Europe and assembled in France, at the Renault Batilly plant. While capacity remains unchanged at 87 kWh, it now uses mid-nickel battery chemistry. This technology improves thermal management and optimises charging performance. This new battery relies on an 11 kW bidirectional charger, or an optional 22 kW charger, now also bidirectional. In addition, the Renault Master E-Tech electric range is also gaining a new model: a chassis-cab version with a 40 kWh battery, complementing the existing 87 kWh model. This variant is a more affordable solution, tailored to the needs of municipalities and urban use.

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