For weeks and months, electric car prospects are waiting for politicians to finally introduce the higher e-car premium that was decided at the beginning of November 2019. Until then, of course, hardly anyone buys an electric car. Renault is angry: “The delay in the increased government premium is no longer acceptable to us,” says Renault Germany boss Uwe Hochgeschurtz. That is why the brand is now creating facts: From now on, buyers of a new Renault electric car will receive an electric bonus increased to 6,000 euros.
The premium is made up of the state subsidy of 2,000 euros (granted by the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control on request) and the Renault grant, which has been increased to 4,000 euros. The increased Renault funding applies until the increased BAFA premium comes into force.
By far the most important Renault electric car is the Zoe. Renault sold around 9,400 pieces of it in 2019, which means it landed just ahead of the Tesla Model 3 (9,000 pieces). The electric small car Zoe is significantly cheaper: According to the price list, it is available from 29,990 euros, the mid-range Stromer Model 3 is only available from 45,370 euros.
With the € 6,000 electric bonus, the car is available from € 15,330. However, this apparently relates to buying a car with a battery. If you want to buy the battery, you should pay around 26,000 euros after funding.
With a range of up to 395 kilometers in the WLTP test cycle, the version of the bestseller that was launched in October is more attractive than ever. For the first time, the new Zoe also enables fast charging with direct current. There is also a more powerful electric motor and new driver assistance systems.
For the Kangoo Z.E. the entry price drops to 14,820 euros net due to the 6,000 euro premium. The Kangoo Z.E. According to Renault, it is particularly suitable for use in urban areas. With a fully charged battery, the range is up to 230 kilometers according to the WLTP standard. The Renault Master Z.E. benefits from the increased Renault electric bonus. Taking the premium into account, the Master Z.E. at 53,900 euros net.
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