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  • First Sale of Kangoo Van Z.E. in UK

    Renault UK has made its first sale of the Kangoo Van Z.E at the Milton Keynes dealership “Marshall Renault”. Patrick Chard, Managing Director of Murrays the Printers, based in Alston Drive, Milton Keynes, was the lucky customer in question. He has bought the fully electric van for commercial purposes and is enthusiastic about putting it to work:

    “It is fantastic, very exciting to be first. We made a conscious decision a couple of years ago to be as green as possible, from vehicles to printing presses and with everything we buy. The Kangoo Van Z.E. is the first electric van to market from a manufacturer and it ticks every box for us. It is great for our customers too, as they are also concerned about the environment. We can now deliver locally with zero emissions and make considerable savings on fuel costs over a period of time.” said Patrick Chard

    Kangoo Van Z.E.
    Kangoo Van Z.E.

    The purchase itself was a small event complete with champagne and gifts to mark the first ever sale in the UK of the award-winning van. Ian Plummer, Director of Commercial Operations Renault UK also attended the handing over of the keys and was happy to note that Renault is now on its way to fulfilling its environmental commitment. Presumably this sale will be a first of many as several other companies are now interested in generating a fleet of Z.E. Vans. There are currently 20 more showrooms who hope to strike similar deals as they too have invested in showcasing the Z.E.

    Kangoo Van Z.E.
    Kangoo Van Z.E.

    The Kangoo Van Z.E. prices start at 16 900 GBP (VAT not included) and a monthly battery hire from 60 GBP (6,000 miles per year, over three years). Contract hire is also available from 424 GBP per month over three years. Both include a five-year powertrain guarantee, three years roadside assistance and a three year or 100,000 mile warranty. On average, the range of the Kangoo is around 106 miles on a single charge but that can drop to 50 miles or go as high as 125 miles depending on certain conditions. It is estimated however, that a single charge costs at around 3 GPB which are added to your electrical bill (naturally at night the charging is cheaper).

    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.
    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.
    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.
    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.
    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.
    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.

    Source: Renault

  • 2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E. Price – £16 990

    Make a green difference in your life with Renault’s Electric KANGOO Van Z.E. The Van of the year 2012 will amaze you not only because of it high advancements but also because it is inconceivably efficient. The prices of this electric vehicle start from £16,990.00 and it is definitely worth it!

    As you have already guessed the Z.E. stands for Zero Emissions, but this is not the only impressive detail about the vehicle. The Kangoo Van Z.E. comes with a 60 PS (44 kW/ 59 bhp) electric motor, which is producing 226 Nm (167 lb-ft) of torque. It also will have a range of 160 km (99 mi).

    What is more important here is that for less than a fortnight after securing the International Van of the Year title, Renault’s 100% electric Kangoo Van Z.E. has been crowned What Van? magazine’s Van of the Year. But this is not the end; Europe’s number one van brand also won in the category: Website of the Year.

    As a reminder, the French marque has serious achievements during the last year, got four prestigious awards, including the Van of the Year gong for New Master.

    Undeniably Renault KANGOO Van Z.E. is a pioneer in van technology, and we can affirm that it deserved the award. Moreover the price will make it affordable for the mainstream thus making the technology more common and utilized. We have to consider the “green” technology more seriously, haven’t we!

    If you still wonder, Renault is the first manufacturer that produces electric vans. In addition, it also aims making them genuinely affordable for businesses and organizations of every type. Given all these facts the future of the electric vehicles seems brighter with every day. Not only because of their zero tailpipe emissions in use, but also because of their impressive performance, low running costs and more relaxed driving experience!

    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.
    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.
    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.
    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.
    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.
    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.
    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.
    2012 Renault Kangoo VAN Z.E.

    Source: Renault