(May 11, 2011) Ten Renault fully-electric Fluence Z.E models are chauffeuring actors and film professionals to the foot of the famous red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in the French Riviera in style and serenity, and naturally — silence — today through May 22.

Renault’s Fluence Z.E., an electric five-seat sedan, is taking a tour of Cannes several months ahead of its launch. As part of the project, charging stations have been installed for Fluence Z.E. in the Palais des Festivals car park, which will be made available to EV drivers after the event.



The Fluence Z.E. will go on sale in Europe later this year. Ordering opens on Sept. 30 with prices ranging from €21,300 ($30,246) to €26,000 ($36,920) depending on the local VAT rate and available tax incentive packages.

The Fluence Z.E is outfitted with a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery which allows a total all-electric range of 99 miles, with speeds up to 84 mph.

Actors and film professionals will be able to reserve Renault vehicles throughout the Cannes Film Festival and try them out along the Croisette promenade.

The original hire service includes the Fluence Z.E., together with the latest models including Latitude and Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet Floride, a limited edition which pays homage to the legendary Renault Floride from the 1960s. In all, nearly 200 Renault vehicles will be available to book during the festival.