Zoomcar Partners With Renault To Offer Kwid Hatchback
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Self-driving car rental platform Zoomcar has partnered with Renault India to offer the Kwid hatchback via its leasing program. Zoomcar users can now subscribe to the Renault Kwid at a monthly subscription of ₹ 14,999, and the company plans to add 1000 Renault cars to its fleet across India by next year for its 15 million users. Under Zoomcar’s leasing program – ZAP – subscribers ca share the car back on Zoomcar’s self-drive platform which can be used for self-drive bookings by its registered customers for short-term rentals.
Speaking on the announcement, Greg Moran, Co-founder, and CEO, Zoomcar said, “We are a dedicated marketplace that is addressing a sizeable market void. Our constant endeavor is to keep on widening the automotive options available to our subscribers and Zoomcar users, might it be SUVs, Hatchbacks or sedans. To accomplish this overarching objective, we are getting into deep strategic partnerships with leading OEMs in India. We are grateful to Team Renault for joining hands with Zoomcar and cultivating a futuristic and dynamic business relationship.”
As part of the partnership with Renault, Zoomcar will offer some of the company’s most popular models to its customers. While the association has kick-started with the Kwid, the firm will soon add the automaker’s range of SUVs and crossovers to its fleet, according to the statement. Zoomcar has a total of 25 car variants of different brands available under its regular rental model as well as its shared subscription mobility model.
Zoomcar has partnered with a number OEMs recently including Volkswagen and Nissan, and is expected to announce a number of associations in the future. The leasing option helps customers reduce capital expense on purchasing a vehicle, while manufacturers also find volumes at one go. Zoomcar says the shared mobility segment promises limited liability and superior flexibility including the minimized cost of ownership that is making it attractive for the new-age car buyers.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the monthly subscription cost for the Renault Kwid through Zoomcar's leasing programme?
What is the monthly subscription cost for the Renault Kwid through Zoomcar's leasing programme?
Users can subscribe to the Renault Kwid for a monthly fee of ₹14,999. This allows them to access the hatchback through Zoomcar's ZAP leasing programme, which also includes the option to share the car back for short-term rentals.
Q.How many Renault vehicles does Zoomcar plan to add to its fleet in India?
How many Renault vehicles does Zoomcar plan to add to its fleet in India?
Zoomcar intends to add 1,000 Renault cars to its fleet across India by next year. This expansion is part of its partnership with Renault India and will cater to its 15 million users.
Q.What is the benefit for customers using Zoomcar's leasing programme instead of buying a vehicle?
What is the benefit for customers using Zoomcar's leasing programme instead of buying a vehicle?
The leasing option helps customers reduce the significant upfront capital expense associated with purchasing a vehicle. It offers minimal cost of ownership and superior flexibility, making it an attractive choice for modern car buyers.
Q.What other types of Renault vehicles does Zoomcar plan to include in its fleet?
What other types of Renault vehicles does Zoomcar plan to include in its fleet?
While the partnership began with the Kwid, Zoomcar will soon add Renault's range of SUVs and crossovers to its fleet. This expands the variety of automotive options available to its subscribers and users.
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