---
title: "Renault Debuts Luxurious EZ-Ultimo ‘Robo-Vehicle’ Concept at 2018 Paris Motor Show"
description: "It has a wooden floor, leather seats, and a marble table. All are presumably cognac-resistant."
date: "2018-10-02"
modified: "2018-10-02"
authors:
  - name: "James Gilboy"
    job_title: "Contributing Writer"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/james-gilboy"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/23978/renault-debuts-luxurious-ez-ultimo-robo-vehicle-concept-at-2018-paris-motor-show"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "autonomous vehicles"
  - "concept car"
  - "Concept Cars"
  - "Mobility"
  - "mobility-as-a-service"
  - "Paris Motor Show"
  - "renault"
---

# Renault Debuts Luxurious EZ-Ultimo ‘Robo-Vehicle’ Concept at 2018 Paris Motor Show

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At the kickoff of the 2018 Paris Motor Show, Renault revealed an autonomous electric luxury vehicle concept that it calls the EZ-Ultimo.

Renault describes the vehicle as a mobile lounge meant to augment the services of premium airlines, resorts, and hotels. Its interior is adorned with a wood floor, leather seating, and across from the door, a marble surface on which to leave your caviar.

According to Renault, the EZ-Ultimo meets SAE standards for Level 4 autonomy, despite the SAE's [questionable use of the term](<https://www.thedrive.com/tech/20553/the-language-of-self-driving-cars-is-dangerous-heres-how-to-fix-it>). It ties into the [company's philosophy](<https://www.thedrive.com/tech/21945/renault-launches-electric-car-sharing-service-in-paris>) that the future of ground transportation is to be called "mobility," a sort of catch-all for ride-sharing, public transportation, autonomous vehicle use, and other forms of transport.

![message-editor%2F1538500315606-21216761\_2018\_-\_ez-ultimo.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1538500315606-21216761_2018_-_ez-ultimo.jpg>)
**Renault**

Similar to the recently revealed [Peugeot e-Legend concept](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/23708/this-is-the-456-horsepower-peugeot-e-legend-concept-ev>), the Renault EZ-Ultimo promises an immersive augmented reality system to entertain passengers, which it calls the Augmented Editorial Experience (AEX). It advertises AEX as a delivery system for individualized multimedia entertainment and education to make travel productive.

![message-editor%2F1538501760333-21216765\_2018\_-\_ez-ultimo.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1538501760333-21216765_2018_-_ez-ultimo.jpg>)
**Renault**

"As consumer trends change and people are enjoying ride-hailing services more and more, a new paradigm for mobility will emerge," stated Renault's Senior Vice President of Corporate Design, Laurens van den Acker. "Embodying this revolution, Renault EZ-Ultimo offers a unique luxurious experience aboard a robo-vehicle that can be adapted depending on the service provider. Inspired by contemporary architecture, and completely integrated in future smart cities, EZ-Ultimo will provide an exclusive experience for all. With autonomous, electric and connected cars, we are entering a new exciting era in automotive design."

![message-editor%2F1538501820569-21216766\_2018\_-\_ez-ultimo.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1538501820569-21216766_2018_-_ez-ultimo.jpg>)
**Renault**

As the EZ-Ultimo is no more than a concept vehicle (and presumably will stay that way), Renault says nothing of the vehicle's electric powertrain capabilities. Peugeot announced its aforementioned e-Legend concept with a plethora of electric powertrain promises, making its own autonomous EV feel more feasible, even if the figures were superficial estimates.

## Author
James is a former staff writer for The Drive. He has changed the conversation around electrification, debunked misinformation online, and become a prominent hunter of what he calls "automotive cryptids."

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