This improved Renault ZOE represents another step towards the electric vehicle becoming a genuinely practical mode of transport for the average motorist. There are still a number of caveats that will inhibit mass take-up, but most of these are due to the inherent nature of electric vehicles themselves, rather than any flaw in the ZOE in particular. On the contrary, it's a likeable little thing and might just be the most attractive electric vehicle currently on sale. If you have off-street parking and a short-ish and predictable urban commute, the numbers don't work out at all badly and there aren't many small cars that are much more relaxing to pilot through the city streets.
We think the potential WLTP range increase to as much as 238 miles will make all the difference for potential buyers, but the arithmetic still works out in favour of a small petrol supermini on a pure costs basis. Until taxation legislation more completely favours Evs, that's going to be very hard to change. The gap is small though and many drivers will be willing to pay a small premium for the ZOE's smooth ride, silent acceleration and feel-good vibe. If it works for you, why not?

Cruise control switches on steering wheel

ISOFIX on front passenger and rear outer seats

ESP + ASR traction control + CSV understeer control

Electric front windows/one touch facility

Full LED headlamps with C-shape LED daytime running lights

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

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Zoe

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Zoe

100kW Techno R135 50kWh Boost Charge 5dr Auto