The very first Peugeot iON electric car in the UK have been delivered to EDF Energy for use in the firm’s fleet including testing recharging solutions.
Based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the Peugeot iON is one of the first electric cars which becomes available to buy through the Plug-in Car Grants, meaning its buyers can qualify for a discount of £5,000.
Energy firm, EDF Energy is engaged in a wide range of activities within the electric vehicle market, helping to position it as a market leader for recharging solutions. The promotion and uptake of electric vehicles will help EDF Energy gain an understanding of customers’ recharging requirements.
Eric Salomon, Energy Field Services Director at EDF Energy, said: “We are delighted to add the first Peugeot iOn in the UK to our fleet. It fits in perfectly with our ambitions to provide low carbon solutions.
“EDF Energy, Britain’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, fully supports the development of electric vehicles and believes the take-up of clean, electric transport to be crucial to Britain meeting its carbon reduction targets. This is why we are playing a leading role in the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
“Sustainability is at the heart of EDF Energy and initiatives like this will help us meet the targets set when we announced our Sustainability Commitments, one of the biggest packages of environmental and social measures announced by any British energy company.”
The Peugeot i0n has a potential range of 93 miles and can be recharged from a standard domestic plug in around six hours, or via a quick charger in under an hour.
Available now, the iON is available to UK customers via an ‘all-inclusive’ contract hire offer consisting of a four year, 40,000 mile contract, with a monthly payment of £415 excluding VAT.
