(April 13, 2012) Renault’s unusual new electric two-seater, Twizy, is reaching customers in the UK today after its arrival at the brand’s network of 22 Z.E. Expert dealerships. The Twizys are now available for test drives around the UK, primarily at dealers with larger suburban and urban populations, in keeping with the car’s likely target customers and driving usage. The rest of the brand’s official network will have their demo and display vehicles on April 20.



Today also sees the start of the UK marketing campaign for Twizy featuring top DJ David Guetta and his wife Cathy, as part of their global ambassador partnership with Renault. The new online and TV ad campaign entitled "Plug Into The Positive Energy," set in a fictional futuristic club, "Party Station," where the dance floor generates the electricity to charge the Twizys parked underneath, includes David’s new song Alphabeat.

The ad is set to air on Facebook and YouTube.

Renault’s baby electric vehicle has already caused quite a stir in Ibiza in recent weeks where international media have been getting behind the wheel of arguably one of the world’s most intriguing automotive creations ever.

With a tempting on-the-road price from just £6,690 (about $10,500), it is the third of the French manufacturer’s groundbreaking electric vehicle range to hit the UK market and undoubtedly the most striking.

The futuristic Twizy is just 2.34 meters (92 inches) long by 1.24 meters (49 inches) wide and is designed for a driver and one passenger to sit in tandem. The two-seater compact is charged using a standard three-pin plug. Full charge takes three and a half hours giving a range of around 60 miles, making electric motoring practical, economic and environmentally friendly.

The Twizy is powered by a 13kW (17 horsepower) motor with a limited top speed of around 50 mph. The bodywork is extremely visible in traffic to other road users and both occupants are protected by a deformable structure, while the outboard position of the four wheels and the lateral beams located either side of the chassis provide protection on either side.

Its safety retention systems include a driver’s airbag, a three-point seatbelt and with additional strap for the driver, and a three-point safety belt at the rear. Also, since Renault Twizy's occupants are protected and held in place, they are under no requirement to wear any sort of protective gear or helmet.

With such unique looks, unsurprisingly, there are several more uncommon options and accessories than on your average four-wheeled mode of transport. Among them are scissor doors, driver and passenger blanket and a 50-liter leisure bag which sits on the rear seat and clips into the chassis so that objects stay firmly in place.

Thanks to its four-wheeled chassis and extremely low center of gravity, Renault’s unique Twizy delivers a grin-inducing driving experience, while disc brakes all-round ensure precise, efficient stopping power.