Following the recent changes in the UK’s Plug-In Car Grant, Renault announced that they will continue to offer a free, fully-installed fast charger to ZOE customers. The fast charger is a 7Kw Homecharge wallbox unit and represents a customer saving of £500, representing a unique offer in UK’s electric car market. Renault’s compact EV is
Renault ZOE Benefits from Free Home Fast-Charger
Renault ZOE customers continue to receive a free fast-charging wallbox Wallbox adds to Renault ZOE’s ease of ownership Offer is unique in the UK electric vehicle market place Represents a customer saving of nearly £500 Renault ZOE attracts maximum £4,500 support in new PiCG categories Following the announcement of the changes to the Government Plug-in
Connected Energy and Renault to collaborate on energy storage and EV charging technology
Renault will provide used EV batteries to Connected Energy Ltd for second-life application in its E-STOR product Renault is the electric vehicle market leader in Europe E-STOR is a revolutionary energy storage system that can reduce costs and enable more flexible and efficient use of energy – including high capacity fast charging E-STOR will be
Latest electric vehicle developments introduced by Renault
The R240 motor extends ZOE’s range, while the Cargo version of the Twizy facilitates city deliveries A pioneer of the affordable all-electric vehicle, Groupe Renault is the only manufacturer to offer a comprehensive range of electric cars, which it has just extended with two new innovations. Courtesy of the R240 motor, customers who use the
All-Electric ZOE takes off at TAG Farnborough Airport
TAG Farnborough Airport takes delivery of three 100% electric Renault ZOEs Cars will be used as airside staff shuttles ZOE will help the airport meet its sustainability and carbon footprint targets Europe’s leading business aviation airport has taken delivery of a fleet of three 100 percent electric Renaults ZOEs as part of its ongoing strategy
‘Electrification’ of UK road network continues
The ‘electrification’ of the UK’s road network is continuing at a rapid rate, with one of the latest projects involving the deployment of rapid charging units in a popular tourist region. Siemens has supplied and installed two triple-outlet, multi-standard rapid charging points in two towns for Cotswold District Council (CDC), providing fast top-ups for visitors
Driving from the UK to Belgium in a Renault Zoe electric car
Last year I asked if 2014 was the year to buy an electric car. Despite some reservations about cost and range, we did finally take the plunge in November and bought ourselves a lovely little Renault Zoe. We have absolutely loved the car and found it perfect for our daily use. We actually kept our
Living with the Kia Soul EV
ECO FACTS Model/Engine size: Soul EV Fuel: Electric Fuel economy combined: N/A Green-Car-Guide rating: 9/10 INTRODUCTION We’ve already driven the Kia Soul EV at its UK launch, but what is it like to live with, and does it have a more practical range than rivals in real-life? SUMMARY • All the normal electric car qualities:
‘Electric taxis’ could now join the electric buses in Milton Keynes
DEPUTY Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced Milton Keynes will receive government funding of £1,875,000 towards installing a network of 50 rapid charge units for electric vehicles, capable of fully charging a vehicle in 30 minutes or less. [From January 2014] The faster speed of charging opens up electric vehicle charging as a possibility for
Here’s Why an Electric Car Could Be the Best First Car
Across the country, thousands of high school students will be completing their sophomore year of high school. Many of them are about to turn 16. Many of them want a car. Many of them have activities like after-school sports, community service, SAT test prep, chess club, and possibly even a job. Many of them have