On the heels of Tesla’s successful IPO, Renault has released a bit of data about its new DeZir electric vehicle. A luxury concept car, this electric powerhouse will be shown for the very first time at September’s Paris Auto Show. The DeZir may not be able to compete with Tesla’s small yet established customer base.
Some details of the Renault DeZir
The Renault DeZir is a concept car that has not yet been seen on the road. The 100-mile range of the automobile comes from a rear-mounted engine that has a Lithium Ion battery. A standard household outlet will charge the battery in eight hours, and a quick-charge outlet will charge it to 80 percent of its full power in 20 minutes. The two-seater coupe design uses a bench seat and cockpit-style design. Five seconds is its zero to 100 time.
Comparing the new DeZir to the Tesla Roadster
The only all electric sports roadster on the road is the Tesla Roadster. With a range of up to 300 miles, the Tesla has the longest range of a production. The roadster calls for a specialty charging plug, though Tesla assures customers they will be making the switch to a standard plug. Both cars are designed as two-door coupes and are targeting a very well-heeled market.
On the market – A DeZir
The Renault DeZir is surely a concept car. The reality of many concept cars, though, is they do not make it to market easily, if at all. Five years ago, the Chevy Volt was introduced as a concept car. Mass market production is never hit by many concept cars. Even if the DeZir goes into mass production, it probably will be showing up at about the exact same time as more affordably priced and long-range electric autos are accessible to the mass market. This means the Renault DeZir can have to do a lot with customers if the DeZir is to be successful.
