Video Summary
Here's a summary of the Renault Fluence Z.E. review:- The car is powered by a 95 bhp electric motor with 226 Newton meters of torque delivered through a CVT gearbox, offering a smooth progression of power and torque through the rev range.
- The car is available to buy for less than £18,000 with a government plug-in car grant, but you lease the battery pack for £81pcm.
- The car is exempt from road tax and congestion charge.
- The charging can be done using a Type 1 cable into your mains supply, this gets a full charge in 10-12 hours, or you can use a charging point.
- Charging the battery costs £3.00.
- The Official range is 115 miles. However, range can be affected by the weather and driving habits.
- The interior styling and the driving experience largely feels like any other Renault.
- The Fluence has visual representation of how far you can go and highlight public charging points.
- The review concluded the cost to drive 115 miles is £15.48.
- Buyers are advised that, despite the affordability, the battery lease and the range remain issues for a majority of motorists.
