Renault has increased the size of the battery fitted to its Master ZE electric van that boosts its range to 126 miles.

The new 52kWh battery pack replaces a 33kWh unit, which provided a range of around 75 miles.

Available to order from August 1, with first deliveries due in September, the latest version of the Master E-Tech costs from £45,160 ex VAT (after the PiVG).

It’s powered by a 77PS motor, giving a top speed of 62mph and 225Nm of torque.

With a standard 7kW wallbox, the battery can be charged from 20-80% in five hours, while plugging into a domestic socket will restore the same amount of charge in 10 hours. On the road, drivers can add 30 miles of charge in 120 minutes using a public 11kW charging station or go from 20-80% charge in five hours. Plugging into a 22kW DC charger adds 30 miles of range in 45 minutes, with the battery boosted from 20-80% in 90 minutes.

Five versions are available, including Panel Van, Chassis Cab and Platform Cab, with the Panel Van offering a payload of up to 1,420Kg and load volume of up to 13 cubic metres.

The battery enhancement also applies to the Renault Trucks Master ZE.

Renault Master ZE 52kWh pricing:

Model	Basic price	OTR Price	OTR Price (after PiVG)
Panel Van FWD MM35 E-Tech 52kWh Advance MY22	£48,400	£58,835	£53,835
Panel Van FWD LM35 E-Tech 52kWh Advance MY22	£49,200	£59,795	£54,795
Chassis Cab FWD ML35 E-Tech 52kWh Start MY22	£41,800	£50,915	£45,915
Chassis Cab FWD LL35 E-Tech 52kWh Start MY22	£43,650	£53,135	£48,135
Platform Cab FWD LL35 E-Tech 52kWh Start MY22	£43,950	£53,495	£48,495

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