Renault Zoe

For the 1998 concept car, see Renault Zo.

Renault Zoe
2020 Renault Zoe R110 Z.E. (facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
ProductionDecember 2012[1] – March 2024[2]
Model years2013–2024
AssemblyFrance: Flins-sur-Seine (Flins Renault Factory)
DesignerJean Semeriva[3]
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
PlatformRenault–Nissan B platform
Powertrain
Electric motorSynchronous with rotor coil motor
  • 66 kW (90 PS; 89 bhp) 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) (Q90/R90)
    (2012–2019)
  • 80 kW (109 PS; 107 bhp) 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) (R110)
    (2018–2024)
  • 100 kW (136 PS; 134 bhp) 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) (R135)
    (2019–2024)
Battery
  • 22 kW·h lithium ion battery
    (2012–2019)
  • 41 kW·h lithium ion battery
    October 2016–September 2019)
  • 52 kW·h lithium ion battery
    (September 2019–2024)
Range
  • 210 km (130 mi) (NEDC)[4]
    (2012–June 2015)
  • 240 km (150 mi) (NEDC)[5]
    June 2015–October 2016
  • 300 km (190 mi) (WLTP) / 400 km (250 mi) (NEDC)
    October 2016–September 2019[6]
  • 395 km (245 mi) (WLTP)
    September 2019–2024
Plug-in charging
  • max 43kW[7] or
    max 22kW on Type 2
    (2012-2019)
  • max 50kW on CCS and
    max 22kW on Type 2
    (2019-2024)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,588 mm (101.9 in)
Length4,084 mm (160.8 in)
Width1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Height1,562 mm (61.5 in)
Kerb weight1,468 kg (3,236 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorRenault 5 E-Tech

The Renault Zoe (stylized ZOE), known as Renault Zoe E-Tech Electric since 2021, is a five-door supermini electric car produced by the French manufacturer Renault. Renault originally unveiled, under the Zoe name, a number of different concept cars. Initially in 2005 as the Zoe City Car and later as the Zoe Z.E. electric concept was shown in two different versions in 2009 and 2010 under the Renault Z.E. name. A production ready version of the Zoe was shown at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.[8] The Renault Zoe is based on the platform of the Renault Clio.[9]

Retail customer deliveries began in France in December 2012, followed in 2013 by several European countries. Since 2013, the Zoe has been the all-time top selling all-electric car in the French market, with more than 100,000 units registered through June 2020.[10] The Zoe was the top selling all-electric car in Europe for two years running, 2015 and 2016,[11][12] and also topped European sales in the broader plug-in electric car segment in 2016 and 2020.[13][14] As of 2020, the Zoe ranks as Europe's all-time best selling plug-in electric car.[15] As of December 2020, global sales totaled almost 285,000 units since inception.[16][17]

The first production Zoe had a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that delivers a range between 210 km (130 mi)[4] and 240 km (150 mi)[5] under the NEDC cycle.[4] In September 2016, Renault announced the introduction of new higher range model with a 41 kWh lithium-ion battery, increasing the range to 400 km (250 mi) under the NEDC cycle.[6] In mid 2018 a new model with increased motor power of 80 kW (110 hp), was announced as the ZE 40 R110. In mid 2019, the ZE 50 R135 was announced, with a 55 kWh battery pack (52 usable) and 100 kW (130 hp) motor, and CCS charging; the final production-ready model was shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show and deliveries started end of 2019.

Renault ceased production of the electric 5-door hatchback on 30 March 2024, after nearly twelve years.[18][19] It was replaced by the retro-styled Renault 5 E-Tech.

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  18. ^ Hampel, Carrie (26 July 2023). "Date set for the end of Zoe". www.electrive.com. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
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