Renault’s Wacky Geneva Concepts Include Electric Jet Ski And Foldable Sail Boat | Carscoops

To celebrate the launch of the Renault 5, the automaker has partnered with five French startups to create specially branded electric mobility devices

Renault is getting ready to participate in next week’s Geneva International Motor Show, where it will unveil the highly anticipated Renault 5 E-Tech electric hatch. However, that’s not the only highlight, as Renault will also present a variety of branded products developed in collaboration with French startups.

Most relevantly for our purposes, the production version of the all-electric Renault 5 E-Tech is expected to offer up to 249 miles (400 km) of range, and start at just €25,000 (around US$27,000 at current exchange rates). In fact, there will be a wide variety of 5s on display, among them a pair of demonstrator models. These will help show off the technology that underpins its new EV, and highlight the AmpR platform, as well as its motors, batteries, and the bidirectional chargers.

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To celebrate the launch of the new car, the automaker will show off a collection of Renault 5-themed merchandise, including a yellow foosball table, a wool sweater, and an electric scooter made by the brand Plume.

In addition, Renault will present innovative electric mobility devices as part of its 5 Movements project. These vehicles feature Renault 5 branding and were developed by French startups. Each device was selected based on its interaction with one of the four natural elements: earth, water, air, and snow.

We’ll start with the world’s first folding sailing dinghy, and was created by Reverso. The compact, rigid-hull sailboat is about 11 feet (3.4 meters) long, and can be disassembled into four (floating) parts, making it easier to store and transport. It has a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h) and weighs just 37 lbs (16.8 kg).

There’s also a specially-branded version of the first electric BMX bike, by Evol BMX. It’s equipped with a 500 watt motor that can get it up to a top speed of 28 mph (45 km/h). It has a range of 25 miles (40 km), and tips the scales at just 29 lbs (13 kg).

The automaker collaborated with Flavien Neyertz, resulting in the creation of the yellow Searacer. This is the world’s first electric jet ski, capable of cruising along the water for up to two hours at speeds of up to 48 mph (77 km/h). It has already received an A’ Design Award.

Renault’s collaboration with Plume ensures riders stay above the water. The startup’s foil board is equipped with batteries that provide up to 90 minutes of continuous operation, all while weighing less than 66 lbs (30 kg). With a motor positioned below the water behind a wing, the board allows both itself and the rider to glide above the waves, reaching speeds of up to 22 mph (35 km/h).

If snow is more your style, Renault has partnered with Moonbike to offer an electric snow scooter. This innovative vehicle features a tank track at the back, enabling it to reach speeds of up to 25 mph (40 km/h). With batteries capable of powering it for up to three hours of continuous snow carving, and weighing in at 198 lbs (90 kg), it promises an exhilarating winter adventure.

Visitors to the Geneva Motor Show will be able to see all of these products and more at Renault’s booth from February 26 to March 3.