Renault & Phoenix Mobility To Co-Develop Electric Retrofit Kit

Leading and globally renowned vehicle manufacturer, Renault Group and Phoenix Mobility, a Grenoble-based company which specialises in the electric powertrain conversion of commercial vehicles, have signed a letter of intent in order to construct a strategic partnership for the development and commercial operation of a retrofit kit which is believed to be first of its kind in the French LCV market. 

This unique solution helps a combustion engine-equipped commercial vehicle that is more than 5 years old to be converted to electric power. 

The two brands mentioned that in the first phase of their partnership, which is said to be a co-development phase, the two companies will aim at marketing a first retrofit kit for Renault Master before the end of 2023.

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Further, the brand mentioned in a release that the objective of this first stage will be to market and install around 1,000 Retrofit kits and to demonstrate to professional customers the benefits of the retrofit approach which include electric driving comfort, respect for the environment and economic gains. Also, it is said that this innovative solution will be extended to other models in the near future. 

Furthermore, with the experience and knowledge of the Re-Factory teams in Flins, the kits will be assembled by the Renault Group at its site dedicated to the Circular Economy. Phoenix Mobility will oversee the commercial operation by relying on its expertise as a recognised operator in the B2B retrofit market.

Francois Delion, After Sales Director of Renault Group, mentioned in the release, "Renault Group, a major player in electric vehicles, is once again positioning itself as a pioneer in developing an innovative retrofit solution in a market that is still in its infancy and has great potential. 

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This partnership with Phoenix Mobility represents the first association between a car manufacturer and a promising start-up to launch a new commercial offer on the after-sales market and thus meet the expectations of our professional customers looking for more sustainable and economical mobility solutions. This project is fully in line with Renault Group's strategy to make the Re-Factory in Flins the first site dedicated to the Circular Economy of mobility." 

"Pioneer and leader in the retrofit of public and professional fleets for the past 3 years, Phoenix Mobility continues its industrialization strategy thanks to this strategic partnership with Renault Group. This new stage in our development will enable us to rapidly address the growing market demand," added Wadie Maaninou, Founder and CEO of Phoenix Mobility.

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