The Frenchman (first on the left of picture) who has overseen the marque's market share double since his arrival in Ireland in 2009, is standing by his commitment to make electric vehicles affordable to all.
The Renault Kangoo Z.E., the first electric vehicle offering from Renault, was launched last week, and is available to test drive at dealerships all over the country priced from €16,400 including VRT, ex VAT and including the Government grant of €3,800.
The electric mini van has already seen a huge interest in France where 15,000 Kangoo Z.E. have already been ordered by some of France's largest companies including La Poste, the French postal service.
Renault is the only manufacturer to introduce a range of 100% electric vehicles, from the Kangoo Z.E. mini van to the Fluence ZE Saloon, the Twizy urban quadricycle and the stylish compact hatch the ZOE - all due to appear on Irish roads in 2012.
The Kangoo Z.E. battery will cost €75 ex VAT per month to lease (based on 48 months, 15,000km per year).
Renault Kangoo Z.E. will be available in three sizes including the Kangoo Maxi Z.E. two-seat and five-seat models.
It comes with five years unlimited mileage warranty as standard.
Basset said: "Ireland is ready for electric. It's not our future, it's the present, and Renault Ireland is ready to sell affordable electric vehicles to suit all lifestyles."
