Renault Twizy Priced from €6,990

Electric Car News | admin | May 12, 2011 at 10:36 pm

The Renault Twizy is now available for European customers to reserve online and will cost from €6,990 for an entry-level Urban version plus €45 a month to lease the batteries.

This price is for Renault Twizy 45 which is powered by a five-horsepower motor and which can be driven without a driving license in certain countries.

The 17hp Renault Twizy comes in two trim levels, Urban and Technic costing €7,690 and €8,490, respectively, plus €49 a month to lease the batteries.

Renault says the Twizy is more agile than a car. The Renault Twizy has a range of 62 miles (100km) with a top speed of 50mph (80km/h).

Standard features on the Twizy Urban include TEP water resistant upholstery, driver’s airbag, 4-point front seat-belt,3-point rear seat-belt, child seat compatible rear seat (under 15kg), regenerative braking system with 4 disc brakes, econometer, range and ‘Eco driving’ gauge, two gloveboxes (one lockable), 31-liter lockable storage under rear seat, and 55-litre lockable rear storage achieved by turning rear seat over.

On the other hand, the Twizy Technic adds ‘carbon fiber’ graphics, ‘diamond black’ alloy wheels, metallic paint – black or white, and TEP water resistant upholstery with driver’s seat in white. Options include scissors doors with translucent lower half and transparent roof.

Interested customers can already beat the crowds by placing a €20 deposit at www.renault-ze.com.