EZ-FLEX: Renault's new experimental concept for urban delivery

Renault's EZ-FLEX is a small but high-capacity electric van, optimized in its design for urban delivery

In the middle of next month, Renault plans to present a new experimental delivery van concept at the VIVA Technology fair in Paris. EZ-FLEX This is the French firm's vision of what urban deliveries will be like in the near future.

Designed for distribution in what experts call the last mile, from the distribution center to the final destination, the EZ-FLEX stands out for its compact size, large load capacity and great maneuverability. All this with a range of about 150 km in urban environment with a single charge.

Renault claims that its design with straight lines provides a greater load capacity in relation to its sizeWith dimensions of just 3.86 m long, 1.65 m wide and 1.88 m high, it is small enough to easily access any loading and unloading area, while offering 3 cubic metres of loading capacity.

Great load capacity and maneuverability in a van less than four meters long

Its maneuverability is also excellent, since It only takes 4.5 meters to make a U-turn. One of the most sought-after capabilities by city delivery drivers, as it makes their daily work easier and more effective.

Its wide access to the driver's seat, making entry and exit easier, a large central screen for quick access to information and the wide frontal view of the urban environment that it provides will undoubtedly be very well received by professionals in the sector as well.

Adapting to today's digital needs, the EZ-FLEX features a central display with a modern user interface, which also offers smartphone integration. Renault's system includes services and applications, some of which can be linked to specific professional activities.

Every detail in the EZ-FLEX is designed to make the daily work of urban delivery drivers easier.

The French firm has optimized the loading and unloading process in this concept, with a height of 760 mm above the ground that helps reduce back injuriesIt also has an innovative opening system that allows more comfortable access to the entire loading surface.

As you can see in the following video, Renault allows for different configurations of the loading area, thus adapting to the needs of all professionals.

Collect data to improve a future production release

The French firm intends to build a dozen units of this concept that it will lend to some professionals, companies or municipal services for a period of two years. In exchange for this loan, Renault will collect usage data during this time which will allow you to better understand what the real needs of these users are.

All of this data will be captured using various sensors in the vehicle and will be transmitted, in real time or daily, through the online connection that is also integrated. The shared data may include information on geolocation, kilometers traveled, remaining autonomy, use of the charging gate, speed, or number of stops, among others.