Renault has revealed the Estafette Concept, a new electric utility van designed specifically for urban environments. The Estafette marks Renault’s latest step in reimagining last-mile delivery vehicles, combining compactness, agility, and spaciousness with cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving demands of e-commerce and urban logistics.
The Estafette Concept is part of Renault’s broader vision for electric utility vehicles, developed in partnership with Volvo Group and CMA CGM Group through the joint venture Flexis. Designed with the needs of professional drivers in mind, the van aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety for delivery drivers in increasingly congested cities.The Estafette Concept was created to address the growing challenges faced by delivery professionals, tradespeople, and retailers, especially in cities with tightening traffic restrictions. As e-commerce continues to drive exponential growth in freight transport, conventional vans are proving inadequate for the demands of urban deliveries. Renault's response is an all-electric van that combines the compactness of its Kangoo L2 model, the agility of the Clio, and the cargo capacity of the Trafic L1H2. This unique blend is intended to deliver both efficiency and practicality for urban drivers who require manoeuvrability and ample cargo space.
Renault's design philosophy for the Estafette Concept was informed by extensive feedback from professional drivers. The van's architecture is aimed at streamlining operations while maintaining high standards of safety for both drivers and their cargo. The Estafette is fully connected, utilising Renault’s Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture through the FlexEVan platform developed by Ampere. This system is designed to enable real-time updates, predictive maintenance, and overall cost savings of up to 30% compared to traditional vans. More of this article (WhichEV) - link - more like this (ev vans) - link - more like this (Renault) - linklink
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