The line-up includes the Twizy Z.E. city runabout and the Zoe Z.E. small hatchback, both of which Renault described as “close to production concepts”.

Despite the “concept” coding, both cars will make it onto roads – according to Renault. But the launched versions may look and handle slightly differently.

Twizy is powered by a 15kW/70Nm (20bhp/52lb-ft) electric motor, has a top speed of 45mph and driving range of just over 60 miles.

The Zoe, Fluence and Kangoo e-vehicles each have 70Kw/225Nm (94bhp/166lb.ft) electric motors inside, top speeds of roughly 85mph and cruising ranges of approximately 100 miles.

All four vehicles can be charged using a standard domestic socket or a quick charge three-phase terminal, according to Renault.

Fluence and Kangoo e-models will be launched into Europe during 2011, while Renault e-cars based on the Twizy and Zoe concepts will appear in 2012. Prices haven’t been announced.

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