Renault has turned the EZ-Pro Concept into the
EZ-FLEX, a more production-ready version of the car, which will be on display
at the VIVA Technology fair in France, between May 16 and 18.
The EZ-FLEX focuses on the future of urban mobility or urban delivery and the automaker will lend a dozen
units to different companies, professionals, cities and municipalities across
Europe.
The experiment should last about 2 years and, during
this time, the on-board sensors will transmit different data, such as
geolocation, mileage, speed, stops, range, use of cargo opening and others.
This information, which will be sent either daily or in real time, will help
Renault understand the reality of daily urban use.
At 3.86 meters long, 1.65 meters wid and 1.88 meters tall, the EZ-FLEX has a 3 square-meter load capacity and a 4.5-meter turning circle. This makes it
suitable for congested cities, while its electric powertrain will allow it to
access city centers. The vehicle has a range of 100 km, or about
double the distance traveled each day by the average urban delivery driver.
The driver-focused interior is easily accessible
through the wide-opening doors. The cabin features a large windscreen and a
glass roof, as well as a central display mounted on top of the dashboard that
provides access to the usual driving information.
The cargo area has been designed to support
different configurations and can be adapted to meet the different needs of
professionals.
