Renault Leicester at National Space Centre with futuristic Twizy

NEWS FROM RENAULT LEICESTER

For immediate release: Thursday, 21st June 2012

NATIONAL SPACE CENTRE VISITORS STAR-STRUCK BY FUTURISTIC TWIZY

Renault Leicester’s ‘Plugged In’ electric vehicle showcase at the city’s National Space Centre last Friday, 15^th June, and Saturday, 16^th June, proved a major success with Renault Twizy, Renault Fluence Z.E. and Renault Kangoo Van Z.E each pulling in the crowds.

Sales Manager Annie Cooper and Electric Vehicle Specialist Darryl Davison were both on hand at the Exploration Drive visitor hot-spot to help explain the futuristic technology of Renault’s ever-expanding EV range.

“The National Space Centre was the perfect backdrop to showcase our brand new Electric Vehicle Range”, commented Davison, “We had so much interest from the general public visiting the Space Centre and we had invited guests from the local business community and existing fleet companies.”

Renault Twizy, the newest of the manufacturer’s electric vehicles, unsurprisingly grabbed the lion’s share of the attention with its radical looks and unique style. The two-seater, designed for the driver and one passenger to sit in tandem, is an ideal choice for city driving with first class eco-friendly credentials – perfect for the busy roads in the middle of Leicester.

Renault Leicester EV Specialist Darryl Davison explains about Renault Twizy to visiting local schoolchildren at the National Space Centre

 

"Twizy stole the show and everyone got a chance to test drive the vehicles despite the monsoon June weather!”, added Davison, “We can’t wait for more models to join the Electric Vehicle Range.”

Renault Fluence Z.E, the first truly affordable all-electric saloon, and Renault Kangoo Van Z.E., International Van of the Year 2012, also proved extremely popular with potential customers of all ages.

All three models from the EV range are available to purchase from Renault Leicester’s Abbey Lane dealership. Renault Twizy is priced from £6,690 on the road with a monthly battery lease of £40, including VAT, for a 36 month/4,800 miles per year agreement.

Renault Fluence Z.E. is available from £17,850 on the road – taking into account a special £5,000 electric vehicle government grant – with a battery lease of £75 per month, based on mileage of 6,000 per year over three years.

Kangoo Van Z.E. is also eligible for the government grant and can be bought for as little as £13,592, excluding VAT, with monthly battery hire from £60 based on an annual mileage of 6,000 over three years. The Kangoo can also be leased – for more details contact Renault Leicester on 0116 2801000.

For more regarding Renault’s entire EV range, please visit www.renault-ze.com

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