Renault is embarking on an electric vehicle roadshow visiting 15 cities around the UK to help boost awareness of the technology to consumers.

Andy Heiron, UK head of electric vehicles programme, believes getting customers behind the wheel will convince buyers that EVs are a viable alternative from certain customers.

The events will offer accompanied test drives in the Twizy, Fluence ZE and Kangoo Van ZE. There will also be a Zoe on show which will be available to order.

Each event on the tour lasts for three days, covering a Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and is held within close proximity to a Renault Z.E. dealer and vehicle charging stations.

Renault Z.E. Test Drive Tour 2012’ dates and locations:

8 – 10 Jun Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Centre for Life
22 – 24 Jun Belfast, Odyssey Centre
29 Jun – 1 Jul Liverpool, Pier Head
13 – 15 Jul Manchester, Lowry Arts & Entertainment
20 – 22 Jul Leeds, Briggate
17 – 19 Aug Glasgow, George Square
24 – 26 Aug Kent, Bluewater Shopping Centre
31 Aug – 2 Sep London, Westfield Shopping Centre, Shepherd’s Bush
7 – 9 Sep Leicester, National Space Museum
21 – 23 Sep Bournemouth, Bournemouth Square
28 – 30 Sep Norwich, The Forum
5 – 7 Oct Brighton, Jubilee Square
12 – 14 Oct Nottingham, Old Market Square
19 – 21 Oct Bristol, @ Bristol
26 – 28 Oct Birmingham, Victoria Square.