Renault claims the Rafale E-Tech 4WD 300hp can run solely on its 22kWh battery for up to 65 miles and at speeds of up to 84mph. It also boasts an official WLTP combined fuel efficiency figure of 564.9mpg, with CO2 emissions as low as 12g/km. For company-car drivers, this means the Rafale PHEV attracts an eight per cent Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rate.
With a maximum charging speed of 7.4kW, fully replenishing the 22kWh battery will take just under three hours from a home wallbox capable of that speed.
Buyers have a choice of two trim levels: Techno Esprit Alpine and Atelier Alpine. Standard equipment includes 20-inch alloy wheels, matrix-LED headlights, 12.3-inch driver’s display, 12-inch central touchscreen with Google apps built-in, a head-up display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, ‘4Control Advanced’ four-wheel steering, a rear-view camera and advanced driver-assistance tech.
Atelier Alpine models start from £49,695, and comes with Satin Summit Blue paint, a black spoiler, bespoke 21-inch rims, Renault’s ‘Solarbay’ opacifying sunroof, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a hands-free powered tailgate, hands-free parking and a 360-degree camera system.
Atelier Alpine specification also adds chassis tweaks with new dampers, springs and anti-roll bars at the front and rear. Plus there’s bespoke ‘Agility Control’ modes that make changes to braking, regenerative braking, stability control and steering. Continental sports tyres are also fitted as standard and there is a front camera that scans the road and will make adjustments to the suspension to suit.
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