Renault has announced that its all-electric Twizy city car will cost from £6,690. It's on sale now and can be ordered through Renault's dedicated website.
There will be two trim levels of Twizy, starting with the Urban at £6,690. Customers can upgrade to the Technic model that comes with alloy wheels, Technic water-resistant seat upholstery, metallic paint and carbon fibre-style graphics.
All Twizy models include a driver's airbag, lockable storage under the rear seat and a rear storage box, along with a cable and charger to recharge the battery. The battery used in the Twizy must be leased from Renault at an additional £40 per month for a 36-month or 4,500-mile per year contract.
Anyone wanting to buy a Twizy can put down a £20 deposit online, which guarantees them a priority place in the queue when the first cars are delivered at the start of 2012.
The Renault Twizy can carry two people sitting in tandem and has a range of 62 miles on a single charge. It takes three and half hours to fully recharge the battery.
Alisdair Suttie - 13 May 2011