Renault Twizy 80 EV

↑↑↑Please be sure to watch the archived video above with sound...
◆◆ ... The chassis, which includes an anti-roll bar developed by Renault Sport, is known to all enthusiasts, and its driving stability and performance exceed those of its class, making the driver smile. The lightweight body, weighing only 474 kg, is compatible with the motor that instantly generates maximum torque, allowing you to enjoy quick acceleration and a top speed of 80 km/h! Although it has been more than ten years since the first Twizy was born in 2012, it is almost impossible to see it on the streets. Even the owner of this rare micro electric car, who incorporates it into his daily life and drives it almost every day, said, "I have never seen anyone else with this car..." When I saw the Renault Twizy in front of me, I thought it was a futuristic car that was fun to look at! It was a super attractive car that shook the brain stem of the author, who is very interested in EVs! When it was announced, the Renault Twizy became a hot topic for its unique concept and innovative style that hinted at the near future. Its development began in 2007... "Let's create an electric vehicle for cities that combines the convenience of a minibike with the safety of a car..." The story begins with the original idea of ​​a young Renault design team led by Francois Leboin and Edouard Lana, who had a dream and passion... Sometimes new ideas are crushed by the big waves of "existence"... It is very difficult to bring a new idea that changes the world to the world... It took two years for this new project, which was the big dream of this young team, to be approved by the upper echelons of a strict French company... It took another year to design a prototype... And another year for the finished car to be approved... Finally, in 2012, a mass-produced car was released... It took an unusually long time from the start of the project, five years, for it to be released in the current low-cost development story... From this background, you can see that the Renault Twizy is "a highly original concept that has never existed before..." In this way, the Renault Twizy is an electric microcar that revolutionized urban mobility with a very unique concept, and that is what makes it so interesting! The Renault Twizy was released in 2012 after the above development story... It became a huge topic as the first four-wheeled electric microcar that Renault of France presented to the world... The Renault Twizy... An ultra-compact mobility vehicle that made urban mobility more efficient and attracted a lot of attention around the world as an eco-friendly and unique means of transportation... The whole picture is, first of all, its surprisingly compact design... its simple structure with few breakdowns... and the low maintenance costs unique to EV cars (110 yen/about 60km driving)... and its consideration for the global environment have attracted many conscious people and provided an attractive option as a new means of transportation that has never been seen before... The futuristic, playful and innovative design of the Renault Twizy was unveiled as a concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009... Then, in 2012, the production car was officially released and production started at the Valladolid plant in Spain... Then, in 2019, production was moved to the Renault Samsung plant in Busan, South Korea to meet the growing demand in the Asian market... Therefore, the 2018 model we will introduce today is a Spanish model... The Renault Twizy became very popular after its release in European countries such as France, Germany, Italy and Spain, where environmental awareness is high... For about 11 years until the end of production was announced in September 2023... The model continued to be produced almost unchanged, with about 29,000 units produced... The playful design is surprisingly compact...! Its dimensions are 2.32 meters in length, 1.19 meters in width, and 1.46 meters in height, but the futuristic design with open wheels at all four corners has a huge impact, and the owner says that when he parks it in a parking lot to go shopping, "it often attracts crowds... (laughs)." It is also very compact to handle, so it can turn around in narrow alleys and crowded streets where a normal car cannot make a U-turn. Not only can it move smoothly in narrow alleys and crowded cities, but it will also be easy to find a parking space. As per the concept of providing the same level of safety as a car, despite its size, the driver's seat is equipped with an airbag and of course a three-point seat belt. Although it is registered as a microcar in Japan, the sense of security provided by the body structure with high shock absorption performance is truly unprecedented.
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The Renault Twizy is equipped with an ISKRA asynchronous electric motor, combined with a simple and efficient single-gear transmission. The battery uses a 6.1kWh lithium-ion battery, which allows a driving range of about 60km (catalog value is up to 100km under the NEDC standard) on a full charge of about 8 hours from a 100V household outlet...

Charging is very easy, just connect to a 100V household outlet using the elastic 3-meter spiral cable stored in the front of the vehicle... It takes about 8 hours to fully charge (100V, 3.5 hours for European 220V), and you can plug it into the outlet after returning home... By charging at night, you can easily prepare for the next day's ride...

In Japan, it is registered as a microcar, so unless it is specially registered in a corporate environment, it is considered a "single-seater..." However, "Twizy" is a coined word that expresses the concept of "a car that can accommodate two people comfortably..." and since the car has enough space inside to originally seat two adults comfortably, there is also plenty of space behind the driver's seat for luggage...!
If you are an enthusiast who wants to make your everyday transportation more fun and efficient while enjoying a playful, futuristic design, then the Renault Twizy is sure to be an appealing car....

Be sure to experience its one and only charm for yourself...!


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The playful, futuristic design is appealing...! Post-interview review of the 2018 Renault Twizy 80...
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"I wanted to drive a car that was casual, affordable and different from others..."
From classics from the 1950s to neo-classics from the 1980s and 1990s... at the forefront of the owner's garage, where a fascinating collection is vividly lined up... this Renault Twizy stood out in a place where it could be set off at any time at a moment's notice...

The owner looks at the numerous collections with a sensitive perspective... A certain shop owner uses this easy-to-ride Twizy to commute to his shop every day. There are two versions (45 and 80) on the market, and he was looking for the high-powered 80, which has a top speed of 80km. He found this one being sold by a dealer in Aichi Prefecture, and has been enjoying it to the fullest for his daily commute... It has a
simple structure and has never had any problems, and he has only recently replaced the sub-battery for the auxiliary equipment, so it can be used without any problems... He said he has tried it to see how it would run out of gas and electricity, and although it depends on the usage environment, he said he was able to drive up to 63km at that time...

 

It is registered as a microcar in Japan, so the annual automobile tax is 3,700 yen... and although compulsory liability is required, it is a microcar that does not require vehicle inspection... After returning home, plug it into a 100V household outlet and it will take about 8 hours to fully charge... It will be completed by the next morning, and the cost of one charge is said to be very economical at 110 yen...

At the time of the interview, the mileage was 7813 km, but since he drives it every day, the mileage will increase slightly...
Still, it is a low-mileage vehicle with less than 10,000 km... The removable acrylic windows of the scissor doors were optional at the time of release... It is a very convenient item for driving in winter and rainy weather...

 

 An extremely rare Renault electric microcar...! The Renault Twizy 80, with its futuristic and playful design, will make your daily commute the happiest...! It is a versatile ultra-compact mobility that is really fun and easy to ride...!

Please come to Gunma Prefecture to see the fun-filled real-life version...

This "2018 Renault Twizy 80" is currently in Gunma Prefecture.
Since it is a private sale, there is no consumption tax or other fees.
The owner will be responsible for the monthly automobile tax settlement (¥3,700 per year) and recycling deposit (¥0 - not yet deposited) when purchasing this vehicle, so the only purchase cost is the vehicle price.
In addition, the purchaser is also responsible for arranging land transportation, but the author's corporate business also
provides classic car transportation services using company-owned loading vehicles. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests.

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