Renault has helped create what it claims is the first all-electric town by giving every household in the town of Appy in France a new electric Zoe supermini for three years in a new scheme to prove the suitability of e-mobility.
Appy, situated in the Ariege region in the south of France, is one of the most isolated towns in the country. Renault said it hopes that the Zoe’s 245-mile range and broad charging capabilities will help demonstrate that electric vehicles are not only suitable for those living in urban areas.
All households in Appy receiving a new Zoe will be provided with a home charger and there will be a public charger for the town. When plugged in to a DC charger, the vehicle’s 52kWh battery can be charged to 90 miles in 30 minutes.
Appy residents will run the Zoe EVs for three years, sharing their impressions and experiences with Renault, in a first-time scheme that will likely inform and help understand the way customers interact with and use EVs day-to-day.
