Prototype Renault Fluence Z.E. in London

Renault Fluence Z.E. glides down the Mall

One of the cars leading Renault’s utterly committed charge into an all-electric future was in the Mall on 12th September for HRH The Prince of Wales’ Start Eco Car Spectacular. The prototype electric Renault Fluence Z.E., expertly guided by Dame Ellen MacArthur, was part of the cavalcade of electric vehicles showcasing a sustainable future.

Renault has a four-model Z.E. (Zero Emission) concept fleet, designed to be an affordable, mass-market proposition. The first actual vehicle to launch will be the Kangoo Z.E. Van in 2011. A year later, it will be joined by the Fluence Z.E. four-door saloon together with a city vehicle based on the two-seater Twizy concept and a five-door supermini.

After driving a prototype Fluence Z.E., Dame Ellen apparently commented, ‘You would never know this car is electric, it looks like a normal car that anyone would have on their drive.  I think what is fantastic about this car is that it’s designed to be the same price as a normal car.’

Dame Ellen’s passion for sustainability and innovation has lead to the recent launch of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which works with business and education to inspire people to build a sustainable future. Renault is contributing its expertise, case studies and employee volunteers to support the Foundation and Ellen on her new journey.

Pre-booking for the Fluence and Kangoo Van Z.E. models is taking place now.