Renault believes that 2020 will be the " tipping point " for the widespread uptake of electric cars due to their increasing ranges and affordable prices , according to Global EV market Director Eric Feunteun . The car maker currently focuses its sales solely on urban drivers who can do without longer - range vehicles . Its latest Zoe city car model now has a range to 190 miles , above the 190-mile range that its research shows is an important threshold for potential buyers .
Renault believes that 2020 will be the "tipping point" for the widespread uptake of electric vehicles due to their increasing ranges and declining prices, according to Global EV Programme Director Eric Feunteun. The car maker currently focuses its sales efforts on urban drivers who can do without longer-range batteries. Its latest Zoe city car model now has a range to 250 miles, above the 190-mile range that its research shows is an important threshold for potential buyers.