Model Car Renault Fluence Z.E. blue - NOREV (blue square box)
Echelle: 1/43ème
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This miniature Renault Fluence Z.E. in blue represents one of the most ambitious vehicles in the recent history of the French brand. Released by NOREV in an elegant blue square box, this 1/43 scale reproduction perfectly captures the pioneering spirit of this 100% electric sedan.
A true witness of the automotive electric revolution, this miniature is aimed at both collectors passionate about technological innovation and fans of Renault miniature cars looking to enhance their collection with an exceptional model.
Features of the miniature
- Model: Renault Fluence Z.E.
- Brand: Renault
- Year: 2011
- Scale: 1/43
- Color: Blue
- Manufacturer: NOREV
- Protective case included: Yes (blue square box)
Description of the real model
Launched in 2011, the Renault Fluence Z.E. (Zero Emission) marked the powerful entry of the French manufacturer into the era of public electric mobility. This compact sedan, measuring 4.7 meters, retained the aesthetic codes of the thermal Fluence while integrating a 100% electric powertrain developed in partnership with Nissan.
The vehicle was equipped with a 95 horsepower electric motor powered by lithium-ion batteries, offering a range of about 185 kilometers according to the NEDC cycle. The Fluence Z.E. was distinguished by its revolutionary system of removable batteries, allowing for quick exchanges at dedicated stations, an innovative concept for its time.
Primarily marketed in Israel, Denmark, and a few other pilot markets, this electric sedan laid the technological foundations of future modern electrified cars in the Renault lineup, foreshadowing the arrival of the Zoe.
Renault and electric innovation
At the time of developing the Fluence Z.E., Renault was undergoing a profound transformation under the leadership of Carlos Ghosn. The Renault-Nissan Alliance had just made the bold bet of "fully electric," investing heavily in this technology while most manufacturers remained cautious.
The diamond brand, with its heritage of innovation since 1898, relied on its expertise in industrial electric vehicles developed as early as the 1970s. This experience, particularly gained with electric utility vehicles for the French Post, gave it a significant technical edge over its European competitors.
This electric strategy perfectly aligned with the DNA of Renault, a brand that had already revolutionized the automobile with the Traction avant in the 1930s, and later with its innovations in safety and ergonomics.
A full-scale experience
The story of the Fluence Z.E. is inseparable from the ambitious Better Place project, an Israeli startup founded by Shai Agassi that temporarily revolutionized the vision of electric mobility. This company offered an unprecedented business model: selling the car without the batteries, which were rented separately, and creating a network of automated exchange stations.
In Israel, the pilot country of this experience, Fluence Z.E. drivers could exchange their depleted batteries in less than five minutes at robotic stations, faster than a traditional gas fill-up. This technical feat fascinated observers worldwide and temporarily positioned Israel as a global leader in electric innovation.
Despite its commercial failure in 2013 with the bankruptcy of Better Place, the experience profoundly marked the automotive industry. It demonstrated the technical feasibility of automated battery exchange and permanently influenced the strategies of manufacturers, particularly Chinese companies, who are successfully adopting this concept today.
This industrial adventure made the Fluence Z.E. a true rolling laboratory that tested large-scale technologies now democratized, making this sedan a privileged witness to the automotive energy transition.
Complete your miniature collection
This Renault Fluence Z.E. NOREV holds a special place in the world of contemporary automotive miniatures. It represents a major technological turning point and fits perfectly alongside other iconic models of French innovation like concept cars and exceptional French cars.
Collectors will appreciate associating it with other pioneering electric vehicles or historical Renault sedans to create a fascinating chronological perspective. It perfectly dialogues with 2010s miniatures, a pivotal decade in modern automotive history.
This miniature will appeal to both automotive technology enthusiasts and collectors seeking models that represent contemporary industrial changes, attesting to the boldness of a French manufacturer facing the environmental challenges of the 21st century.
Même marque : Renault
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How to understand the scales of miniatures?
Scale indicates the reduction ratio between the real car and the miniature. For example, at 1:43 scale, each centimeter on the miniature corresponds to 43 centimeters on the real vehicle.
Concretely, a 1/18 scale Ferrari model is approximately 25-30 cm long, while in 1/43 scale it measures approximately 10 cm.
What scales are available?
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The smaller the second number, the larger the model car (e.g. 1/18 is larger than 1/43).
Does the model car come with protection?
Yes, each model car is systematically delivered in its protective box. This box preserves the collectible value and protects your model car from dust and shocks.
How is my package protected during transport?
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