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Citroën has welcomed the UK
Government’s latest announcement concerning the £5,000 grant for
customers choosing plug-in electric vehicles from 1st
January, 2011. Earlier today, the grant was confirmed for nine plug-in
and electric cars, including Citroën’s new all-electric C-ZERO.
Citroën is one of the first European
manufacturers to introduce a full-electric vehicle to the market. In
the UK, Citroën is offering a comprehensive ‘peace-of-mind’ package for
both business and private users with the C-ZERO available to lease at
£415 per month (excl. VAT) over 4 years/40,000 miles. The offer
includes the lease of the vehicle (with battery pack) and all servicing
and maintenance. First deliveries are scheduled for early 2011.
Linda Jackson, Citroën UK’s Managing
Director, commented; “We are delighted that our
environmentally-considerate C-ZERO has been recognised for the £5,000
grant. A comfortable, economical and practical mode of transport for
town and city drivers, C-ZERO is one of the first truly viable solutions
for the future of urban motoring. We look forward to its arrival on our
roads early next year.”
The C-ZERO is designed to make
battery-powered urban mobility easy for customers, with compact
dimensions, rapid battery charge and sufficient range (up to 93miles)
for the majority of day-to-day car journeys. A high level specification
and comfort enhancing features ensure users enjoy the economic benefits
of electric power without losing the equipment of conventionally powered
vehicles.
With enjoyable performance and
handling, the C-ZERO also delivers impressively low running costs - a
full re-charge costs approximately £1.50. Other financial benefits
include free VED and free parking in a number of UK locations. As a
full-electric vehicle, C-ZERO also qualifies for a 100% discount against
the London Congestion Charge from 4th January 2011. Drivers
could save around £2,500 a year based on 250 working days at the new £10
day rate.
Eligible cars and
availability dates
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Mitsubishi
i-MiEV: Jan 2011
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Smart fortwo
electric drive: Jan 2011
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Peugeot iOn: Jan
2011
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Nissan Leaf:
March 2011
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Tata Vista:
March 2011
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Citroen CZero:
Early 2011
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Toyota Prius
Plug-in Hybrid: Early 2012
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Chevrolet Volt:
Early 2012
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Vauxhall Ampera:
Early 2012
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