Renault says no to EV's in Oz

Post by **reecho** » Tue, 02 Dec 2014, 03:50

Pretty sad news......was getting very keen on Zoe......but hey it may happen one day.

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Post by **jonescg** » Tue, 02 Dec 2014, 04:51

If they make it sound like the government is holding them back, they might get a response, positive or otherwise. Shame though. Seems we can have 64 kinds of automobile in this country, so what's a few more?

Post by **Gabz** » Tue, 02 Dec 2014, 13:51

unless Renault offer to build them here they won't get government attention even then its unlikely.

I thought it was a good sign when the turned up with the kangoo and started taking expressions of interest on their website.

Post by **Richo** » Tue, 02 Dec 2014, 21:16

It's bit of a catch 22.
They wont bring any in until there is charging infrastructure.
We don't need the infrastructure until the come in.
I guess they forgot that most of charging is at home.
Most public charging is done because they "can" not because they "need".

Post by **reecho** » Wed, 03 Dec 2014, 05:06

The Zoe has the big plus of AC fast charge on board too. For houses that have 3 phase power it would be quite a quick charge.

It beats me why they are faffing with the Twizy lobbying transport in Australia when the Zoe would make sense right now.

Website · Post by **Simon** » Wed, 03 Dec 2014, 06:01

Yes I was looking forward to the Zoe being the first affordable EV in Australia.

Nissan still won't sell us Aussies the base model Leaf either.