The Renault Zoe resolves two widespread complaints about electric cars: that they’re too pricey, and that the range between charges is frankly feeble. The five-door hatchback runs for 200 miles on full charge in warm weather, and costs less than many rivals. It also offers plenty of equipment as standard, including a wall-mounted 7kW charger installed at your home, with which you’ll reach full charge in 8 and a half hours. You can pay extra for the ability to use rapid CCS public charging points, which will take you from 10 to 80% charge in under an hour. Without this add-on, you’ll take 3 hours to get to full charge with a 22kW public charger.
The Zoe’s been going for a decade, but Renault have made regular improvements to it over the years, enhancing its interior quality and infotainment gadgetry while lengthening its range between charges and boosting its overall performance. Its rivals on the market are the similarly sized Mini Electric, Peugeot e-208, Fiat 500 and Honde E, as well as the larger but more closely priced MG4. But before we get into the details, let’s check out its key stats.
| Brand-new price range | £30,000–£32,000 |
| Car Planet price range | £10,000–£15,000 / £209–£304 a month |
| Trims | 4 |
| Engines | 3 |
| Available fuels | Electric |
| Doors | 5 |
| Warranty | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Company car tax at 20% | £60 |
| Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £120/£130 |
Equipment, options and extras
The Renault Zoe’s entry-level Techno trim includes 16in alloys, heated front seats, automatic climate control and a heated steering wheel, while with the Iconic Trim you’ll enjoy 17in alloys and the abovementioned optional CCS socket for faster charging at home. Of course, you’ll pay a hefty premium for the pleasure, but it may well be worth it depending on your situation and finances.
Costs, insurance groups, mpg and CO2
The Renault Zoe is priced roughly in line with the Nissan Leaf, Mini Electric and Peugeot e-208. However, if you’re buying on PCP finance then Renault generally offer cheaper monthly repayments than those rivals—although you’ll probably pay even less per month for the MG4 Long-Range.
Every new Renault comes with a 5-year warranty. There’s no mileage limit for the first 2 years, but a 100,000-mile limit applies thereafter. Meanwhile, the Zoe’s battery is covered by a separate warranty of 8 years and 100,000 miles.
Reliability
If you upgrade to the optional capability to charge from a CCS point through the Techno trim, you can charge the Renault Zoe’s battery from 10 to 80% in under an hour, at speeds of up to 50kW. If you stick with the basics, a 22kW Type 2 charger will take you to full charge in 3 hours. With a typical 7kW wall box at home, you’ll take 8 and a half hours to reach full charge.
The Car Planet verdict
The Renault Zoe offers fabulous value along with eminent practicality and a longer range between charges than many of its rivals. If you’d like to find a Zoe of your own, we can help! Car Planet are experts in used cars in Watford and Hertfordshire. Our virtual viewings mean you can check out a car from the comfort of your own home, or you can come in and view our cars in person. Every car goes through a thorough 150-point check to ensure it’s totally roadworthy. We’re transparent, too: we always display the details of a car’s imperfections. We care about sustainability, which is why we plant a tree for every car we sell, and we provide a 7-day money-back guarantee to any customer who isn’t absolutely satisfied with our service. With our competitive finance deals and part exchanges, you’re sure to find what you need, so check out our selection of secondhand Renault Zoes today and let’s get the ball rolling!
