NEWS FROM RENAULT BIRMINGHAM
For immediate release: 2nd March, 2012
Electric vehicles from Renault Birmingham will be helping turn the city’s annual St Patrick’s Day parade an eco-friendly shade of Irish green this month.
The dealership will have a Kangoo Van Z.E. and a Fluence Z.E. taking part in the festivities and driving through the city from Midday on March 11, as part of the popular parade in honour of the patron saint of Ireland. The event will include Irish dancing, music and traditional entertainment and is part of Birmingham’s St Patrick’s Day Festival – which will run until March 17.
The 100% electric Kangoo Van Z.E was launched at the dealership earlier this year and the award-winning van has already scooped the International Van of the Year 2012 title, as well as What Van? Magazine’s top prize.
The electric van is also the world’s first all- electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) produced by a mass market manufacturer.
In contrast to the van, this will be the first time many of the crowd watching the parade will have seen the Fluence Z.E, the second of Renaults 100% electric range to reach the market, due to launch officially in the near future.
The Fluence Z.E. is the first affordable, all-electric saloon with a high level of equipment, which includes 16 inch alloy wheels, auto lights and wipers, climate control, an ecoMeter and charging sockets on both front wings.
Anyone hoping to catch a glimpse of either electric vehicle might want to watch the parade as it travels through Digbeth, the Irish quarter of the City, and home to the Renault Birmingham dealership.
Following the St Patrick’s Day festivities there will also be an opportunity for anyone interested in finding out more about the Kangoo Van Z..E. to attend ‘Growing Green 2012’ -the regions biggest environmental technology showcase.
The free event is from 9am until 2pm on Wednesday March 21st at the Bethel Convention Centre in West Bromwich, with booking essential by visiting www.finditintheblackcountry.co.uk
and following the links.
Renault Birmingham New Sales Executive Beverley Hamblett will be there on the day with the electric van to talk to visitors about Business 2 Business (B2B) sales at the dealership.
There are currently 21 Renault dealerships that have invested in the infrastructure to allow them to showcase the Kangoo Van Z.E.
Staff at each of these dealers have undergone specialist preparation and technical training to address the demands of the new technology.
Renault Birmingham, like the other showrooms, has been fitted with new charging points with provider British Gas – one for the workshop and one for the car park. There is also a charging point in the showroom to provide demonstrations to customers.
The Kangoo Van Z.E. starts at just £16,990 excluding VAT, with monthly battery hire from £60 (6,000 miles annual mileage over 3 years), and following the recent government announcement that the electric vehicle grant is now extended to include vans, customers can now buy the standard version for as little as £13,592 excluding VAT and delivery.
Leasing rates are available from £424.59 per month with battery life guarantee, roadside assistance and 100,000 mile warranty.
The Fluence Z.E. is £17,850 on the road, after a £5,000 government grant, with battery lease from £75 per month (based on 6,000 miles per year/3 years) and is now available to reserve online at www.renault-ze.com for £20 (non-refundable)
For more information on electric vehicles visit Renault Birmingham, High Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B12 OLL or call 0121 252 7000.
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