Renault unveils four electric car concepts at Frankfurt Motor Show

Renault clearly isn't content with being well ahead of the game when it comes to electric cars. That's why the French firm has created four different electric mobility concepts to show off just how versatile the brave new world of electric cars could be.

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First is the Twizy Z.E. Concept. It's a pearlescent white, ultra-compact and nimble 1+1 zero-emission city car, with 15kW motor (20hp) and footprint barely larger than a scooter (2.3m long, 1.13m wide and turning circle of 3m). It has a top speed of 47mph, with acceleration comparable to 125cc motorbike

Next is the Zoe Z.E. Concept, which is a compact, four-seat supermini for short daily journeys in urban areas. Scissor doors at the front and butterfly doors at the rear, with polyurethane gel for front and rear of car to underline its hi-tech feel and protect components against minor knocks in town. It features a 70kW motor for a 100 mile range, 21” alloy wheels and a retractable rear spoiler for greater aerodynamic efficiency. Completing the Zoe is quite possibly the most poncey feature of a concept car ever - a personalisable avatar for driving information, mood lighting and futuristic 'hydrate, detox and active scent' climate control. Quite

Third up is the Fluence Z.E. Concept, which is an electric version of all-new, elegant five-seat Fluence saloon with range of 100 miles for family driving, ahead of production for Israeli market with Project Better Place. The Fluence boasts low-rolling resistance Michelin tyres and Samsung Jet phones

Finally, there's the Kangoo Z.E. Concept which previews electric van for fleet and commercial use with 70kW electric motor, solar roof panels and even a heated steering wheel. This one is the first to go on sale in Europe, arriving in France next year for use by the post office.