26 March 2019

Renault to showcase electric range at SEAI show

Renault ZOE 40 

Renault Ireland will be powering up and showcasing its Z.E. range of Kangoo 33 van, ZOE 40 car and quirky electric Twizy quadricycle at stand EV8 at the SEAI Energy Show at the RDS from 27 and 28 March (tomorrow and Thursday), writes Trish Whelan.

Renault was Europe’s number one EV brand in 2018.

Launched last year, Kangoo Z.E. 33 became Ireland’s best-selling electric van, priced from €28,840 after the SEAI grant of €3,800 for businesses and including full battery purchase. The van’s 7kW AC charger can take its 33kWh battery to a full charge in six hours with the ability to top-up the vehicle by up to 33kms in an hour.

Renault ZOE, with a range of up to 317km, is the only long-range electric vehicle in Ireland under €25,000 and the Z.E. 40 long-range battery is now standard across the range. ZOE can rapid charge at 22kW at over 1,000 public charging points around the country. Customers can charge at a rate of 85km in 30 minutes. Prices start from €24,990 after VRT relief and SEAI grant, including full battery purchase. 0pc finance is available through Renault Bank.

Companies buying both ZOE and Kangoo Z.E. can avail of accelerated capital allowances, enabling them to write down the value of their vehicles in a single year, while employees can benefit from 9pc BIK>

The two-seater Twizy starts from €9,995 offering battery hire based on distance travelled.

Renault EV experts will be on hand to give out more information on electric vehicles at the show which is Ireland’s leading business to business sustainable energy event with over 100 exhibitors showcasing energy efficient and renewable energy products and services from Ireland and Europe.

Test drives at the SEAI Energy Show 2019 are now available to book online at www.renault.ie

Renault Kangoo Z.E.