iOn: Peugeot’s first new generation 100% electric vehicle
With environmental awareness becoming a key focus of the UK government, local authorities and the general public, combined with the development of new battery technology, electric vehicles are the perfect fit for urban mobility for today and tomorrow.
Peugeot, in the shape of the iOn, are planning to create an electric vehicle that will appeal to the expected demand for clean, green cars that still have all the attributes of a regular car.
Peugeot UK will market the new iOn based on an “all-inclusive” mobility offer consisting of a four year contract. On a four year, 40,000 mile contract the monthly payment will be £415 excluding VAT, which includes:
- The lease of the vehicle (battery pack considered part of the vehicle)
- Full warranty cover for the vehicle, battery and electric power train for the period of the lease
- Full servicing and full maintenance for four years and 40,000 miles**
- Peugeot Connect Services (available April 2011)
Peugeot will also make available exactly the same benefits to the second user on a second four year contract at a reduced monthly amount.
Old technology electric vehicles have previously been limited due to their potential range, however, now with the new battery technologies available, this range has increased considerably.
Peugeot already has a long history in the production of electric vehicles as it launched it first vehicle in 1941, the three wheeled VLV. In 1995 it launched what is still the best selling electric vehicle, the Peugeot 106 electric. Now with the introduction of the Peugeot iOn, Peugeot will further strengthen its position as the leading producer of electric vehicles.
The first delivery of the Peugeot iOn will take place in the UK at the end of 2010.
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