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Renault upgrades the Renault Master with enhanced comfort, a new battery, and additional conversion options
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Renault has extensively updated its Renault Master van, introducing numerous enhancements to the model line in the areas of comfort, safety, electric mobility, and sustainability.
Renault has extensively updated its Renault Master van, introducing numerous enhancements to the model line in the areas of comfort, safety, electric mobility, and sustainability.
Enhanced comfort and safety
Both the Master E-Tech electric and the diesel models with automatic transmission feature a new center console that frees up additional space (+90 mm). The middle passenger also benefits from this new layout, enjoying increased legroom and kneeroom. Everyday usability is further improved by the introduction of the keycard for keyless entry and engine start.
When it comes to safety, the Renault Master adds an interior camera in the A-pillar for the driver drowsiness and attention warning system. New options include an electronic parking brake with an Auto-Hold function, as well as adaptive cruise control with steering wheel controls. The Master E-Tech electric and the automatic transmission variants also feature an upgraded digital instrument cluster. For the diesel variants with automatic transmission, the electronic parking brake and adaptive cruise control are expected to be available starting in September.
Optimized 87-kWh battery and new 40-kWh version
A major update for the all-electric Master is the new battery. Manufactured in Europe and assembled at the Renault plant in Batilly, it maintains its 87-kWh capacity but features a new mid-nickel battery chemistry that provides better thermal management and optimized charging performance.
An 11-kW bidirectional charger is on board for AC charging, with an optional 22-kW charger now also featuring bidirectional capability. Depending on the country, the Renault Master will also be compatible with the new V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) function by the end of the year.
The Renault Master features a 220V outlet in both the cab and the cargo area, delivering up to 3,500 W of power. This allows commercial users to charge their cordless tools directly inside the vehicle—saving valuable time during daily operations.
Also new to the all-electric portfolio is a chassis cab version with a 40-kWh battery, complementing the existing 87-kWh model. As a more affordable option, this new model is tailored specifically to the needs of municipalities and urban use.
Higher share of recycled materials
With the Master, Renault continues its push to use more recycled materials in its commercial vehicles. The visible upper section of the dashboard is now made of 20 percent recycled plastic sourced from end-of-life vehicles.
Under the "Converted by Renault" label, Renault is expanding its factory conversion lineup for the Master to include new aluminum and steel dropside and tipper variants developed by bodybuilders JPM and Gruau. A high-volume model (20 m³ with a tail lift) rounds out the portfolio, with a bus version planned for a later date.