Renault Will Sell The K-ZE In Europe, Says Head Of Electric Vehicles

Gilles Normand told Autocar a special version of the city EV will be offered there.

Carlos Ghosn remains in jail in Tokyo, but the effects of his administration and vision are still felt in Renault. The K-ZE only came to light because he wanted to have an affordable world EV. Presented in China, it was supposed to be sold in most countries where it makes sense, especially developing ones. But the fact is that it makes perfect sense for Europe as well, as Autocar managed to prove.

The British magazine spoke to Gilles Normand, Renault’s Head Of Electric Vehicles, and he stated the following:

“A special version of the K-ZE will come to Europe.”

When asked about more details on the vehicle, Normand refused to give them. Anyway, it is a good guess that the city EV will be sold under the Dacia badge for at least a couple of reasons.

First of all, Renault does not want to be seen as the manufacturer of a budget vehicle, electric or not, especially when it has an established brand for that: Dacia. Secondly, the Dacia Duster is currently the best-selling SUV in Europe, which shows the brand is a good fit for an affordable EV.