ELECTRIC VEHICLES CREATE A BUZZ AT ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

NEWS FROM RENAULT BIRMINGHAM

For immediate release: 15^th March, 2012

Renault Birmingham’s sparkling electric vehicles brought an environmentally-friendly touch of Emerald Isle green to the city’s St Patrick’s Day parade.

The buzzing event was part of Birmingham’s annual St Patrick’s Day Festival, and the Digbeth dealership used the colourful procession to showcase the award-winning Kangoo Van Z.E. and the soon-to-be-launched Fluence Z.E.

The Fluence Z.E will be the second of Renault’s 100% electric range to hit the market, and the parade was the first time the all-electric saloon had been given a public debut by the dealership.

Also on show was the celebrated Kangoo Van Z.E. – the world’s first all-electric light commercial vehicle produced by a mass market manufacturer.

The vehicles were decorated with flags and balloons and driven by Sales Manager Alex Leigh and Sales Executive Simon Morgan, who wore Leprechaun-style green hats to embrace the party atmosphere at the event on Sunday 11^th March.

Renault Birmingham electric vehicle expert Simon said: “We had a great time at the St Patrick’s Day parade and were very excited to have been able to showcase the Fluence Z.E. for the first time.

“The huge crowds made us feel very welcome and it was great to be a part of celebrations at the heart of the city.”

Renault Birmingham is one of 20 Renault dealerships currently selling electric vehicles across the UK and staff have undergone specialist preparation and technical training to address the demands of the new technology.

The dealership 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.

For more information on electric vehicles visit Renault Birmingham, High Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B12 OLL or call 0121 252 7000.

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