Renault ZOE 2018 in-depth review - Carbuyer

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The Renault ZOE is an all-electric supermini with seating for five people and a decent-sized boot. It offers a decent electric driving range, and it drives so well and features enough equipment that it can be considered a rival for the Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio, particularly as it costs the same to buy as a diesel-powered Clio. However as battery purchase or monthly rental will increase your costs, the numbers really need to stack up for a switch to electric to make sense.
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[@michaelsimpkins5178]

The crisp and big bottle test is starting to age aswell

[@arsensarkissian8089]

Michael Simpkins exactly!! Get a smaller bottle of water and eat less crisps!! It’s a car not a kitchen extension for goodness sake.

[@konradkovalczyk]

I always have a big bottle of water with me, don't be such an ignorant. Just because you don't need space for big bottle, it doesn't mean nobody does.

[@arsensarkissian8089]

Konrad Kowalczyk it’s not a case of being ignorant it’s using some common sense. If the big bottle doesn’t fit you use a smaller bottle that does fit.

[@konradkovalczyk]

This might sound silly, but this is quite important to me. Really. I don't know why, but I got used to huge doorbins so much I wouldn't like to downgrade and take several small bottles. Using a huge bottle in all videos shows how big the doorbins are, not just to fit a bottle, but in general, it gives you a picture. Instead of having 15 storage areas in the size of an asscrack, I would rather have huge doorbins and 2/3 bigger storages in the centre console, like I have in my car right now. And, obviousy, I would like 2 cupholders. I don't know why some manufacturers don't put any

[@arsensarkissian8089]

Konrad Kowalczyk that doesn’t sound silly at all, it’s your preference and how you like a car. I had an amazing Golf with huge space for bottles that I used to put a 1.5 litre of water but my current car has tiny space so I’ve had to downgrade my bottles so I totally 100% agree with you. Cup holders I’m not worried about really as I don’t really drink anything aside from water.

[@robsmith1a]

I've had my Zoe ZE40 nearly a year now. Winter range in the South of England is around 150 miles (rising to 180-200 miles in the Summer). It has been really good and I've only had to use a public charger once in all that time. The list price seems quite high but Renault usually offer some good deals making it very competitive. I am finding I only spend £15 per month on electricity too. Being able to pre-heat the car in Winter is very useful. I agree that the brakes are grabby and I had to upgrade the headlight bulbs because the original ones were quite frankly rubbish.

[@runnyeggyolk6347]

Robert Smith cool! how is it to drive compared to something like a VW Golf or a Civic?

[@robsmith1a]

Jesus Christ I drive a cousin's Golf 1.4 TSI DSG quite regularly. The Golf is definitely more solid feeling and handles better but the initial pick up from the Zoe at junctions is a lot better. At higher speeds the Zoe could do with more power but it is very quiet and smooth compared with anything with an engine. The Zoe also cost a few thousand less after haggling than my cousin's paid for the Golf. The E Golf is way better to drive than the Zoe but costs more and doesn't go anywhere near as far on a charge.

[@piperbob2]

How could you have been credited with having posted this 3 weeks ago ? This video was only uploaded yesterday!

[@robsmith1a]

piperbob2 witchcraft

[@petedavis8701]

Helpful Thanks

[@IncognitoX8]

1:11 "Even if the plastic feels a bit cheap" (touching leather steering wheel) xD

[@wetlettuce4768]

Actually she's correct that is a false leather steering wheel very few cars use real leather these days

[@dovstruzer3610]

AND IF IT WAS A MAN,WOULD YOU SAY HE'S BLONDE,AND HAIRY? SO A WOMEN CAN'T BE NICE AND A GOOD CAR CRITIC? and know about cars?

[@phaedrus2k]

She's electric

[@eDriver]

yes :-)

[@stanmo1992]

she's got a family full of eccentrics

[@galloping5273]

The single pocket behind the front passenger seat is actually designed for the driver to use and not the rear passenger. True fact!

[@Mr.M1STER]

Makes sense.

[@jakethesnake05]

My 2003 Nissan Xterra has that to

[@djhvideo]

Please Please when referring to battery capacity use the term Kilowatt-hours. Saying a battery is 22 Kilowatts implies just the maximum power output and not the total battery stored capacity. A motoring journalist really should know better

[@Samuel-kz5kj]

Was gonna say this. Annoying when people don't know their units!

[@eDriver]

I just bought a Zoe Q90 Z.E. 40 Q90 stands for the quick charging 43 kW engine. Almost double speed in charging than the R90 engine.

[@stephandolby]

Say what you want about the Zoe, but the position of the buttons on the touch screen looks to suit UK drivers better than our continental cousins. Also, I'm not sure how the lack of a rear armrest is such a big issue - how many B-segment cars actually offer a rear armrest?

[@robertdonnan2893]

Do you think this would be good as a first car? I’m thinking of getting an electric or a hybrid. I really like the Prius.

[@Flyfan24]

It's great as a first car (I speak with experience, we own one) if you don't often drive too far. But it's quite spacious and really cheap to run

[@ruzzelladrian907]

I love the clear taillights.

[@anzew88]

That's a 10' tablet pocket on the back of front passenger seat, meant for the driver to reach back and put the tablet computer in a safe and out if the view place, quite useful!

[@NikesZ28]

So if you live far north like i do were we have -15C and darkness almost all the time, how far do you get with heat on high, heated seats, high beams and so on... Do you even get out of your neighborhood!? And battery life in such cold climate!?

[@PaulHawkins87]

NikesZ28 Wouldn't worry about that, almost half of new cars in Norway are electric, minus 15 is a nice day to them, these batteries are tested in extreme climates both hot and cold.

[@blxtothis]

If you did 240 miles on a charge, the last 100 had to have been on the back of an AA flatbed. Have to say though that amongst the current available EV competition, it offers a compelling, albeit small, choice. On another note, why be surprised the rear seat isn’t split 50/50. A four seater really so they ought to have made it divide 50/50.

[@NorthernBirdBoy]

Love to see you drive the car with the cases loaded like that! And where did the boot cover go??

[@jezhood4947]

how longs the charger lead? coz i have to park at the top of the street, 30m away ish

[@benfarmer-webb1016]

It's a 2m long charging cable, I would right to you local council about have a charge post installed on your street if you want to buy one

[@rogerhudson9732]

The side opening pocket behind the passenger sear (RHD) is exactly where a driver would want to store a yellow Fluorescent jacket for when they have to get out on the road.

[@azera55555]

great review Nikki!

[@remyb2154]

1:21 how puts crisp like that?????

[@Neo.555]

Is that a really thick seat or she's small? No offence intended

[@robertdrinkall8947]

A pal of mine had the a 22kwh model, he had to sell it when it became clear that the Winter cut the range to just 60 miles! He said it's clear now why there's a lot of used 22kwh models for sale in the UK!

[@Mister_H]

Zoe is a great little car, but If you are going to show it with the charging lead plugged in, please make sure its on a charger so it doesn't give the flashing red nose as it tries to communicate with a non existent charger. They really should have upgraded the headlamps to LED as they are truly abysmal, even with upgraded bulbs.

[@taztaz79]

A range of 200 miles is no problem in summertime but that is if you do not go above 60mph though. Im always driving in queues and max speed on the motorway is practically 60mph for short periods. That gives me over 200mi in range.

[@josephjohn907]

200 miles with temperature control?

[@VoodooMadMike41]

Nicki on CarBuyer? Yes please! :D

[@gohumberto]

I may be unusual here but I almost never use a glove box (usually has the original manual in there) I never put bottles of water in door pockets (I hate crap rattling about in door pockets) and I don't much give a damn about 'infotainment' systems. My phone does everything just give me Bluetooth. Stop banging on about glove boxes and door bins and get driving.

[@siviter]

I read the other day that that Renault system was voted best satnav overall. I see a lot of Mercedes systems and have experienced the Renault satnav in a Smart car. It's better than the systems in lower end Merc's like the A-class, B-class, GLA and CLA.

[@francois8752]

I must be above average because I easily get 115 mi on an old 22kWh version... Of course, it's easier to be cynical than to try by oneself, isn't it?

[@rovamota]

You shouldn't have to worry about long distance comfort in the back because, well, this thing can't do long distance.

[@blackduck5054]

HAHA

[@MariusPetrus]

=)))))))))) Soooo true

[@fentor3713]

Lmao

[@britishentertainment7610]

Loool a good one

[@f-22r]

200 miles, exceeds bladder range, but it doesn't seem to have fast charging in most models to help you continue your journey :(

[@lukasabraham6374]

i am in love

[@PatrickBijvoet]

Who places chips in a glovebox? And they sell bottles for in the car... A big bottle one can't drink during driving anyway. But overall a good review. I would not hire the battery because the distancerestriction in de pricing.

[@BHBeckenbauer]

Renault have really messed up on the names of the different drivetrains etc haven’t they!?

[@bordersw1239]

Can’t wait for the 40kwh to hit the second hand market - it will make a great 2nd car.

[@eDriver]

I also can't wait for that, that's why I bought a new one ;-) By the way, it's 41 kWh battery ;-)

[@norwegianzound]

Suitcase and head coming together

[@djdoy6341]

Good looking car

[@hollydarling1]

So I can't fit my blow up doll in the glove compartment... nah i'll have to buy something else.

[@christill]

I could fit a large bottle in my Zoe door pocket. I think 1.5 litre. I don’t know if that one was bigger. But I wouldn’t want to have a bigger bottle anyway, I’d spill it. I was a bit confused by how Nicki explained the motor variants. As far as I understand it, the R90 is the 22kw charging option and the Q90 is the 43kw charging option but with the older motor design. The battery sizes are unrelated to the motor choice. All the new ones are 40kwh longer range versions. I can’t imagine anyone is still selling the original smaller battery car new. Second hand ones would still be there though. I think it still matches up quite well in terms of interior style and features with newer cars, but there’s no escaping the fact that it is an old car. They do need to do a completely new version rather than keeping on with iterative upgrades. And it’s interesting that Nicki says it’s not particularly exciting to drive. I’ve had a lot of fun with mine both around town and on twisty roads. So I’m excited to try some other sportier EVs in future to see how they compare.

[@04rquin]

I think she was describing the kwh of the battery rather than its charging speed when discussing the different variants. You can still buy a new Zoe with the 22kwh battery but only in expression trim & literally noone does, the (Z.E 40)41kwh battery isnt much more with current offers!

[@christill]

Ryan Quin Interesting. Didn’t know they offered it in any trim. I think offering different battery sizes is important. But most likely everyone will start at 40kwh. Would prefer to see a smaller one to make them undeniably affordable for everyone. And for those who really aren’t going to need more than 80-100 miles.

[@brianknowles1727]

Big bottle bag of crisps wow great review aren't we not supposed to eat when driving?

[@anujchandkapoor]

You know you did put the bag of chips horizontally first which would have fit in and then realized that it is not in sync with the point you want to make so you placed it vertically. Well, sister, we did notice that.

[@wetlettuce4768]

So with battery hire it costs more a month then it does to fill up my fuel guzzler.....

[@eDriver]

I drove already 7.000 km in 6 weeks and I payed 5 Euro all in all for electricity. So that's quite cheaper than a gasoline car. Can you show me any gas station, where you can get gasoline for free? Yes, I got the highest battery rent, with 119 Euro monthly. But therefore I don't have to worry about battery degradation. And if ever I will run out of electricity anywhere in Europe, the Renault service will bring me to the next available charger for free. All in all 124 Euro for 7.000 km driving is still more cheap than gasoline.

[@wetlettuce4768]

Very true, glad it's working out cheaper for you :D

[@yoho403]

Want to buy the batteries out right? Its like saying pay more or we'll take ur engine off you

[@tommyjakobsen5504]

oohh i love our little Zeo 40 intense 2018, why use it for work.. and charge home always from our solar system.

[@albertomigliozzi8036]

The "big bottle Carbuyer" test...ahahahahah😂

[@MICHGO1]

DON'T FORGET THE POTATO CHIPS.

[@rubenito84]

Love her. Cute and funny. Sounds she can pull off some sarcastic comments.

[@rodrigojds]

no, you cannot marry her

[@stubones]

The Zoe makes the Nissan Leaf look like the Elephant man.

[@drxym]

The new Leaf looks miles better than the first iteration. But it's crippled by using Chademo. The Zoe has an adaptive AC-only type 2 charger with no DC at all so I guess both cars are flawed.

[@djjaniofficial]

I own Leaf 2018 and this Zoe looks like a kids car 🙄

[@Susazeu]

What I most like about the Zoe is the battery to engine ratio. The 90HP equivalent of the Zoe, together with the 40kW battery makes it go farther, while the new Leaf has increased the engine power to 150HP, so the battery increse is negligible. And, those 90 HP of the Zoe are enough to move it happily in town. I'll keep the Zoe for now!

[@eDriver]

+Susazeu Yes you are right and that was the reasons why I bought a Zoe. Also the price is much lower, than for a Leaf. I drove in 2 month already 8,500 km and I am very satisfied with the Zoe car. SUre it's not a high class luxory car, but it's fine... Why do I need 150HP? Yes In Germany are some roads without speed limit, but hey, the 140 km/h what the Zoe can do is enough. Driving faster just consuming much more electricity. So I usually drive 100 km/h. Where 120 km/h needs a lot of electric energy.

[@rawmark]

And, of course, the Zoe is the one, electric auto that we cannot get here in the U.S. Luckily, we have the Tesla and several others, but the Zoe would bring electric vehicles into the homes of many more people. So it really is a shame we don't have it here in the states.

[@magnus2025]

Compare a Zoe to an i3 is like compare an i3 to a Tesla. The I3 is more exoensive than a Zoe and Tesla is more expensive then a i3 or Mégane vs. 3-series...... Please 🤔😐

[@eDriver]

That's why I bought a Zoe. It's way more cheap than BMW i3 But anyway, I think the Zoe can easily beat an i3 with the range...

[@ilovecars2558]

Which is ugliest Fiat Multipla or Toyota Pruis?

[@AlvarezPT]

Multipla, by FAR

[@durgymp]

Your mom

[@kelvo6983]

Multipla

[@joshbacon8241]

Multipla.

[@NZsarge1]

Debatable but I The the multipla edges it

[@jeffallinson8089]

I may just have seen my next car.

[@LysanderLH]

Smaller car, smaller roads, smaller country, use smaller bottle? Or is the idea that everything should be Ford Hillbilly-Chav-builder Warrior sized even to go shopping in?

[@paulharrison8155]

Electric cars have been around for decades?

[@johnmoore504]

Paul Harrison electric cars were around before ICE engines.

[@eDriver]

Yes, first car was electric, long before there was a gasoline car.

[@jamo19781978]

Those real life battery stats are shocking. I still don`t understand why companies are not forced to publish real world mileage stats ahead of the claimed figures.

[@edwinsmith9617]

It’s pretty simple, car range (or mpg in fossil fuel engines) depends on many factors so can be wildly different depending on how it was conducted. This means regulatory agencies come up with a standard test that can be easily repeated between models so you can get an accurate comparison between different vehicles. This test isn’t always accurate compared to real world usage because the real world has many random factors that make it hard to test repeatedly in the same way. This is why mpg and NEDC battery ranges are higher than what you actually get. The difference is battery cars usually advertise real world range with fossil fuel cars you just get lower than advertised range as an excepted fact.

[@nijo6480]

We need and i mean realy need rebecca ❤️

[@fruitcake4t]

no 60/40 rear seats?? skinflints!

[@galloping5273]

Another first class review...you really are leading the way for quality of presentation. Matt from Carwow might have a challenger! 👍

[@RetroAmateur1989]

The whole battery thing makes this a no deal, even if you can buy it outright. I mean how long before the option is removed and you basically lose ownership, not just of the battery, but the whole car? Which shall the manufacturer decides is no longer profitable supporting leaves you with a bricked car.

[@davidadams5116]

funny 2018 model as the plate says 66 reg

[@shannaheckler1933]

I did something very similar, new plans from Avasva helped me with this.

[@TheRealTrimBrady]

1. The are probably about 10 BEVs in my city of 144000. 2. This vehicle isn't even available in my country. Why am I watching this?

[@eDriver]

Because that's the future....

[@anotherdummyuser4599]

the carbuyer lowgeh?

[@FormulaWhine]

If it's "just been facelifted" why is that a 66 plate? It's at least a year old...

[@FormulaWhine]

TheCamshafter yeah, I get that. The report said "it's just been facelifted" and that car's at least a year old.

[@marshalllucky]

Electric cars generally get a bad press, Ok so you cant drive them when it rains but do you really want to be driving in the rain? and if you plug in your phone or use the headlights the battery will go flat but only after half an hour or so. You also cant use them in a carwash but you can always use a moist rag to give it a wipeover ( rubber gloves must be worn ) . It just requires a change in behaviour and you electric car will serve you just fine :-)

[@mrronan2007]

Be careful they don't switch off your battery from head office

[@kraenk12]

God...I'm in love...car is ok too.

[@collywobbly]

im a bad mn i never drink water or keep crisps in my car if i have them i eat them lol cheers

[@atlastobin7837]

why can't I buy this in the USA?

[@eDriver]

Because your President likes to push the gasoline production and not the renewable energy.

[@benfarmer-webb1016]

Also, Renault don't sell in North America

[@cedricbauer2025]

I don’t agree there is not enough legroom

[@eDriver]

are you that fat? For me that's way enough. Compared to my old BMW 525 it's slightly less, but still fine. You get what you pay.. If you like huge room, just buy a Tesla for more than $100.000

[@Racer_Hunter_Green-Energy]

Great Car! I hope the ZOE will get a CCS plug in the future. 150kW DC an 22kW AC was my dream ;)

[@eDriver]

I bought a Zoe with 43 kW AC charger.That's almost double speed charging than 22 kW.

[@tmr_media6927]

Naaah I'm good thanks

[@4figgis957]

Still have a long way to go to make me switch from an ice powered veichle.

[@liamjpbrady]

4Figgis, you’re really missing out! How many km or miles do you drive each day? I do about 70km every day and charge every night in my driveway. It costs me about €6 per week for 500km! And it’s amazing fun! Go on! Treat yourself....

[@mudfly3]

1:06 look at the screen ........ woodcock, yep thats me with that presenter.

[@MrMarkhall1]

0-60 times?

[@Vovza]

£110 per month for a battery hire equals to 95 litres of petrol per month. So it's NOT really cheaper to buy electric cars like Zoe.

[@Vovza]

To completely ruin the point of "cheap electric car"? £20k+ that's the 118i m sport price territory.

[@FormulaWhine]

It depends on how many miles you're doing. £110 is for unlimited mileage. There are cheaper options for lower usage.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

It is cheap in terms of company car schemes. And it is cheaper than the Prius. Also according to your figures, and average mileage per month. £110 is 2 weeks of petrol. (95 litres will get roughly 600 miles, average mileage for a car is 1200 miles per month, electricity costs are 2p/mile or free) I know electricity costs need to be added but they are less than the price of petrol.

[@Neojhun]

Its NOT the only option, it the high end expensive option. Not much choice on that Fuel Price though.

[@ASHWINAHMED]

Exactly waht i was thinking, take the vauxhall ampera you dont need to rent out the batteries from vauxhall however after every 7 years you need to replace the batteries the costs is around £7000.00/£7500.00 est. That works out to be around £80.00 a month.

[@gbej1]

The “big bottle car buyer test" ?? No, it’s the "car buyer’s big bottle test”! You can get everything wrong but not that!.........Lol

[@ultrahyena3013]

I've never lived. I'm unborn.

[@Danielevans2]

I really like the back of the car but the front just looks like every 'wanna be futuristic' car and just doesn't look nice

[@michaelkenny4124]

Electric cars have been around for decades? I don't think so love

[@eDriver]

Oh, even the first car ever was electric and not gasoline... Gasoline is just a step between, before the electric cars hit the future.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Fossil fuels all the way unless the Hydrogen Fuel Cell becomes the norm.

[@nathanielschroeder1321]

Cute!

[@pega1245]

talking to the cam while driving is equally dangerous as using a phone...

[@clayza20101]

My next car will be electric!!

[@wetlettuce4768]

My next car will be a V8 :D

[@eDriver]

+Clayton Pillay Very good decision! Before I always lough about that electric car driver. A gasoline car is better and there must be a nice sound. Now driving electric is so much relaxing and it's just nice, to have no vibration and no noise when driving. @Wet Lettuce If you think, you need noisy car, that other people can hear you... Just think about what's wrong with you. Do you still living i caves, where the loudest is the most important? With electric car, I don't have to change gears anymore.. And hey, it's not an automatic, it's just one fix gearbox translation from the engine to tires, without clutch. Also the acceleration from Zero, can't be beaten by any gasoline car. I never like to go back anymore to gasoline cars.

[@louisgreenleaf235]

eDrive I’ll take a V8 over a milk float any day

[@eDriver]

@Louis Greenleaf just try electric driving for some days, maybe over weekend. Not just one round around the block. And promise, you will not like V8 anymore, because it's just noisy, vibrating and dirty. You will reach your destination, with electric car, much more relaxed. You will not believe, if you never tried....

[@louisgreenleaf235]

eDrive most people by V8 cars for the noise I don’t want a car with no noise

[@user-hu1jt5bx3w]

Hi Renoult Zoe I like your video very much thank you - Thanks to desiners of elegant Renoult Zoe - very good teknikal ideas of Renoult Zoe give nice advantages & OPORTUNITIES - NO MORE VAITING THE SITI BUS MUCH BETER SITI ELEKTROVEHICLE RENOULT ZOE - Thanks to beautiful Lady speaker explaining in video very beautiful smile kiss you sunshining Zoe Lady - Be happy be yourself be cool be strong be modern be ahead be forward with Renoult Zoe - good luck - take care -

[@thekafugo]

Why is she in pijamas?

[@f-22r]

Never ever put leather in an electric car, it makes no sense.

[@Reddylion]

Nice !

[@andreadevetak4325]

8+72=80

[@dylanthevillain2666]

Does this have autopilot?

[@luqmanhussain7750]

She needs to be on CarWow!

[@nigelweir3852]

Why you compare it with an i3 which is from 15000 pounds up more , ps it only holds 4 , don’t crash it the carbon body work expensive to fix and try getting someone to do it l ps looks like sh- t and inside a mess , the wheels are bike wheels

[@Ibby25]

I like her. Well done!

[@fphedman]

We just had an incident here in sweden, were 13 Zoes belonging to our communal eldercare would not power on when the temperature dropped below -15c. So do not choose the Zoe if you live in a wintercountry.

[@matthew1472]

fphedman they put a slightly different but more power hungry heater in the colder markets. I'd make sure yours was built for your region.

[@doctorstrangelove8587]

I would buy from this blondie anything 😂😂

[@MrMarkhall1]

I worry a bit about these electric cars, nobody can hear you coming.

[@FF-uq6vl]

Depends how much noise you make when you're coming I suppose.

[@MrMarkhall1]

Why haven't I got a car named after me?

[@archibaldhaddock7450]

Does not work in -15C and below due to no battery heater. Will not move. There are articles to be found about complaining customers in Scandinavia not being told before purchase that Zoe does not work during normal winter.

[@edwinsmith9617]

Archibald Haddock based on a few Norwegian KZbin videos and Renaults testing I have to say that’s not true. group.renault.com/en/news/blog-renault/renault-zoe-confidential-3-cold-weather-tests/

[@archibaldhaddock7450]

www.expressen.se/motor/bilnyheter/elbilarna-strejkade-i-kylan-hemtjansten-kom-inte-fram/ Use google translate. According to official statement from Renault you cannot expect a Zoe to work if it is parked in a temperature below -15C.

[@archibaldhaddock7450]

The problem appears to be that the 12V battery is not recharged fast enough if you do short distances and when the 12V battery runs out the car will not start. Renault will not fix this issue in a pretty typical usage scenario for such a small car.

[@edwinsmith9617]

Archibald Haddock interesting thanks for the extra info.

[@abbaby555]

its a nice simple little car, just good basic transportation

[@scottmccluremcclure3916]

For those of you have never owned a Renault.....DON'T

[@eDriver]

I just bought one and it's a great car. Yes, the quality is not like in a high class car, but therefore it's not the price of a high class car too. If you like high class, just buy a Tesla for 100.000 bugs

[@asa1973100]

Absolutely correct.. they are utterly terrible cars.. And we’ll never touch them again

[@hybridangel3403]

I learned in a Renult clio. It was not a great experience. I did the remainder of my lessons in an Audi A1. Fantastic. Even Peugeot was better.

[@marklola12]

so you can not warm up or cool the car unless its plugged in...that's a bit crap too when others can do it without being plugged in

[@teakay3684]

... if you drove 40m/h without radio and without climate control and without interiour lighting and without passengers and if you skipped breakfast.

[@Alert64]

and down hill ;-)

[@runnyeggyolk6347]

Alert64 and in high altitude

[@ioandragulescu6063]

while on the moon with low gravity and no air friction ...

[@teakay3684]

Pete Coventry go ahead.

[@CustardInc]

40m/h... I think you're allowed to go above 40 metres per hour??

[@rab6121]

can`t you stop complaining about "cheap" plastic. every plastic trim is cheap(er than metal or leather f. ex) and if you´re buying an premium car you have to pay premium price. I´d rather spend 250k on a NEW zoe with double the range on battery than a USED 2year old i3...

[@eDriver]

Well, you get what you pay. BMW i3 is quite more expensive than a Renault Zoe... But I choose the Zoe Q90 Z.E. 40, because it's much wider range with one battery load.

[@paulvandevlasakker9589]

Am I the only one who thinks that the Renault Zoe is the modern, fully electric, equivalent of the classic Renault 5. Same pretty face, same feel, same (sort off) forms, in short: a very desirable car!

[@skyr8449]

250 miles in ideal situations is low for modern electric vehicles.