The RAC has become the UK’s first major roadside assistance company to use an electric patrol vehicle to reach breakdowns. It is trying out a zero-emission Renault Zoe Van E-Tech, which has a range of 245 miles, as it said it dealt with some 7,000 random events every day – unlike delivery companies which can
All-new Renault Kangoo Van has won the International Van of the Year award (IVOTY) 2022 as voted by a jury of 24 European journalists Renault’s latest innovative van was recognised, along with the new Mercedes-Benz Citan, as the best LCV out of the 14 light-duty vehicles released over the past 12 months With the
THE Southwest’s leading shared mobility organisation, Co Cars, launched its electric car club in Bude on Friday, November 12. This has been thanks to Community Infrastructure Levy funding from Cornwall Council and the support of Bude-Stratton Town Council, Bude Coastal Community Team CIC, and the local community. This is the first on demand shared electric car scheme of its kind in Cornwall. The two electric Renault Zoe cars with dual charging points are located at the
Renault Retail Group has switched its fleet of courtesy cars to fully electric Renault Zoe models. The business operates 15 dealerships in England and Wales and operates 164 courtesy cars. The new electric vehicles (EVs) replace a selection of petrol-powered Renault Clio, Captur and Dacia Sandero models. Ludovic Troyes, managing director of Renault Retail Group,
Transporting heavy loads is not something BEV (battery electric vehicles) have proved to deal well with so far. The massive battery pack they have to carry and the long times required to charge them will be a hindrance compared to FCEVs (fuel cell electric vehicles). On the other hand, small commercial vehicles will do just
Just 300 limited-run Zoes will make it to the UK. Renault has revealed a new high-end version of the Zoe E-Tech electric hatchback called the Riviera Limited Edition. Just 300 examples of the top-level supermini will be built for the UK market, with each costing £32,295 after the government’s Plug-In Car Grant has been applied.
The current generation ZOE is expected to continue only until around 2024. According to Luca de Meo, Renault CEO, the ZOE will not live to see a next-generation as the company is switching to a new all-electric platform. So far, the Renault ZOE was the best-selling all-electric model from Renault and one of the best-selling
With electrified cars now coming in all shapes and sizes – and available to suit every budget – we’ve named the best models in every class. Here we look at the best used electric small car… If you want a small electric vehicle (EV) but your budget is limited, the answer, of course, is to
The Zoe’s size, range and price put this competent hatchback in a tricky position There’s an advert on TV right now that shows four friends laughing and having a great time as they glide around in a Renault Zoe. The tagline is “room for everyone”. Now, unless everyone is a contortionist, I’ve got an issue
CAR GRANTS for those purchasing brand new fully-electric road cars have been dramatically cut from £3,000 to £2,500 under a new initiative from the Government. Campaigners have attacked the proposals with many warning it could be families and those who need to purchase larger road cars who will be the most affected. The proposals also
