Two leading UK eco-chauffeurs have taken delivery of Renault’s new battery-electric saloon, the Fluence ZE. Climatecars and Greentomatocars have each received two of the five-seat saloons, a month ahead of its UK showroom launch.
And both companies have now put the Fluence ZEs to work alongside their established fleet of Toyota Prius hybrids. The Fluence ZE is a 100% electric private hire vehicle with a range of up to 115 miles on a single charge.
All four Fluence ZEs will be based in Central London, with both companies ensuring their costs and electricity usage are minimised through charging via the Source London network and their own in-house charging points.
Jonny Goldstone, co-founder and managing director of Greentomatocars, said: “We’re delighted to have taken delivery of our first fully Electric Vehicles and have already taken bookings for 40% of our EV capacity with orders from corporate customers for Zero Emission shuttle services. We fully intend to add more Zero Emission vehicles to our 250-strong fleet this year.”
Nicko Williamson, founder and MD of Climatecars said: “The addition of the fully electric Renault Fluence ZE to Climatecars fleet marks a crucial step towards our aim of being the worlds first zero-emission car service. We are really excited to have partnered with Renault and are looking forward to offering a 100% electric car service to our customers. Climatecars electric vehicle fleet will be operating in Central London and will be priced at the same level as our normal hybrid fleet.”
Thierry Sybord, Managing Director, Renault UK, added: “Renault is the only company to be offering a full range of electric vehicles. We’re charging ahead with the launch of the first ZE models and have great ambitions for them. Fluence ZE will be the perfect way to be transported around the urban and suburban sprawl of the nation’s capital in refined and reliable electric style. I hope Climatecars and Greentomatocars, as well as their clients enjoy their ZE experience.”
Mark Bursa
[1] Saving of 5.3 tonnes of CO2 over four years when compared with the class leading Euro 5 diesel version of the Renault Kangoo.
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