- A forerunner of the boom in electric vehicles

- Superb overall condition

- Very well executed concept car

- No reserve

The Renault Kangoo Be Bop Z.E. (for ‘zero emissions’) reflected Renault’s desire to make a firm commitment to electric vehicles. Presented in 2009 at the general meeting of shareholders in Paris, this concept car based on the Kangoo Be Bop was equipped with a 60bhp electric motor and lithium-ion batteries giving it a range of about 100km, which was supposed to be increased later to 160km. It could be recharged by means of a plug behind a cover next to the right-hand headlamp and could be connected to either a domestic socket or a fast-charging system. On the sides of its ‘Energy Blue’ bodywork, a bar gauge indicated the battery charge level, while the energy consumption was optimised by reducing the ground clearance by 20mm and fitting LED lighting and disc wheels. Some aspects of the softly-shaped interior, such as the electrical circuits printed on the seats, served as a reminder of the car’s means of propulsion.

In near-new condition, this car heralded the development of the market for electric vehicles, in which Renault acted as a forerunner. The car joined the collection in 2012 after being used for tests and displays until 2011. As a concept car, it was designed for display purposes only and cannot be registered for use on the road.