Renault's Filante Record 2025 Lightweight EV with Massive Battery

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Renault's electric speed machine Filante Record 2025 combines modern tech with racing heritage to set fresh EV efficiency records.

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The sleek single-seater packs an 87 kWh battery yet weighs under 1,000 kg through smart engineering and aerospace materials.

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Special Michelin tires cut rolling resistance by 40% while the narrow 1.71-meter body slices through air with minimal drag.

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Traditional steering wheel and pedals replaced by electronic controls, with the driver seated in a hammock-style canvas seat.

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Advanced materials include aerospace-grade 3D-printed Scalmalloy parts and a space-saving "cell-to-pack" battery design.

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The project honors Renault's 1956 Étoile Filante, which hit 306.9 km/h at Bonneville Salt Flats for the 1-kilometer record.

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Paris Rétromobile show visitors can see the Filante from February 5-9, 2025, before real-world testing begins.

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Electronic control systems and battery tech from this project could improve future regular Renault electric cars.

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The engineering experiment pushes EV efficiency limits while generating insights for mainstream electric vehicle development.

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