Engineering:Mobilize Duo

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Short description: Two-seater electric vehicle by Renault
Mobilize Duo
Overview
ManufacturerMobilize (Renault)
Also calledMobilize Bento (cargo version)[1]
Production2024–present[2]
AssemblyMorocco: Tangier (Renault Med)[3]
Designer
  • Jean-Philippe Salar (Design Director)[4]
  • Benjamin Manceau (Project Leader)[4]
  • Bernard Pierre (Vehicle Design Project Manager)[4]
  • Éric Diemert (Design Project Director)[4]
Body and chassis
ClassMicrocar
Body style2-door quadricycle
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
DoorsDihedral synchro-helix
Powertrain
Electric motorISKRA asynchronous motor
Dimensions
Length2,430 mm (95.7 in)[5]
Width1,300 mm (51.2 in)[6]
Height1,460 mm (57.5 in)[7]
Chronology
PredecessorRenault Twizy[8]

The Mobilize Duo is a two-seater electric quadricycle that replaced the Renault Twizy in 2023, which was unveiled at the 2022 Paris Motor Show.[9][10] First previewed as the Mobilize EZ-1 concept in 2021,[11] it was eventually renamed to its current name and shown at the 2021 Viva Tech event.[12] A cargo version, named the Mobilize Bento, will be available with a 1 m3 (1.3 cu yd) load area.[12]

In 2024 it was announced that the Mobilize Bento and Duo models would be available in the United Kingdom and go on sale in 2025.[13]

References

  1. Pappas, Thanos (October 17, 2022). "Mobilize Duo And Bento Are Renault Group's New Subscription-Based Urban EVs". https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/mobilize-duo-and-bento-are-renault-groups-new-subscription-based-urban-evs/. 
  2. Gaudy, Géraldine (June 18, 2021). "Mobilize Duo (2023). Découverte du quadricycle électrique à Viva Tech" (in fr). https://www.largus.fr/actualite-automobile/mobilize-duo-decouverte-du-quadricycle-electrique-au-salon-viva-tech-10650412.html. 
  3. "The Mobilize Duo Will be Produced at the Renault Plant in Morocco". September 15, 2022. https://themaghrebtimes.com/the-mobilize-duo-will-be-produced-at-the-renault-plant-in-morocco/. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Micro-mobility: Mobilize designs two electric quadricycles". https://www.mobilize.com/en/wearemobilizers/micro-mobility-mobilize-designs-two-electric-quadricycles/. 
  5. Brodie, James (May 27, 2021). "Hippo, Bento, Duo and Limo - Renault Mobilize model name trademarks revealed". https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/renault/354047/hippo-bento-duo-and-limo-renault-mobilize-model-name-trademarks-revealed. 
  6. Leblanc, Johann (October 10, 2022). "Mobilize Duo. Le remplaçant du Renault Twizy dévoile son intérieur" (in fr). https://www.largus.fr/mondial/mobilize-duo-le-remplacant-du-renault-twizy-devoile-son-interieur-11054392.html. 
  7. "Mobilize Duo 2023 dimensions, boot space and electrification". https://www.automobiledimension.com/model/mobilize/duo. 
  8. Gibbs, Nick (May 12, 2022). "Mobilize Duo: Renault Twizy successor confirmed for UK". https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mobilize-duo-renault-twizy-successor-confirmed-uk. 
  9. Nedelea, Andrei (May 13, 2022). "Renault To Bring Mobilize Brand To UK, Introduce Twizy Successor". https://insideevs.com/news/585708/renault-mobilize-duo-uk-2023/. 
  10. Leblanc, Johann (October 20, 2022). "Mondial de Paris 2022. Les microcars électriques présentes en force" (in fr). https://www.largus.fr/mondial/mondial-de-paris-2022-les-microcars-electriques-presentes-en-force-11064395.html. 
  11. Lee, Kristen (January 15, 2021). "This mini EV has recyclable materials, glass doors, and swappable batteries to avoid charge times — see more". https://www.businessinsider.com/renault-mobilize-ez-1-prototype-shared-ev-recycled-charging-battery-2021-1. 
  12. 12.0 12.1 K, Max (September 13, 2022). "Mobilize Duo. Le Renault Twizy à partager au Mondial de Paris 2022" (in fr). https://www.largus.fr/mondial/mobilize-duo-le-renault-twizy-a-partager-au-mondial-de-paris-2022-11031391.html. 
  13. "Renault’s urban twins - the Mobilize Duo and Bento – revealed at Paris 2024 show". Car. 14 October 2024. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/_mobilize/duo/launch. Retrieved 2024-10-15.