Renault's latest electric vehicle has a leased battery and a 115-mile range.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders spoke to UK automotive industry colleagues to gather their views on the outlook for 2012, in particular focusing on the upcoming products they have coming to market this year.
Renault UK's electric vehicle offensive in 2012 will be an important part of its strategy.
Renault UK has appointed Darren Payne as its new sales director.
Renault has confirmed the first wave of UK dealers for its electric vehicles (EV) under its ZE (zero emission) sub-brand.
Ian Plummer, Renault UK's commercial operations director, is to leave the company at the end of December.
Japanese car manufacturers could start to move more production to emerging markets like Thailand, India and Mexico if the yen remains at its current "unrealistic" level, said Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn at the Tokyo show.
