13 Nov 09 13:28
Renault Fluence ZE
Renault will build the electric version of the Fluence at its Bursa plant in Turkey and production will start in the first half of 2011.
Unveiled as the Fluence Z.E. Concept, the electric vehicle will be produced on the same production line as the conventionally-powered versions of the Fluence.
The Fluence is a midsize saloon and future owners of the electric model will have three battery charge options: standard charge, rapid charge and 'QuickDrop' battery exchange. Renault will launch the Fluence EV first in Israel and Denmark, followed by other countries, from the first half of 2011.
Renault has now revealed the four production sites for its future EV range. The city car previewed by Zoe Z.E. Concept and the electric Kangoo will both be produced in France, at Flins and Maubeuge respectively. The vehicle based on Twizy Z.E. Concept will be built in Valladolid, Spain.
