Renault Zoe ZE50 R135 - Autobahn Power Drive

[@juliandavies7890]

This was a great video and shows the full potential of the Renault Zoe ZE50. The range and potential is amazing.

[@obelix007]

Awesome music . Your test are nice . I appreciate the test on German highway. Thank you.

[@BatteryLife]

And I appreciate you! Really do.

[@kjh789az]

Thanks for an enjoyable and informative video! I have the ZE50 RT Line, but no Boss sound system as I didn't want to lose boot space with the ridiculous base woofer unit. Seems like the Zoe design team took a holiday instead of reconceiving the bass unit. Otherwise, a much improved drive over the 40kw model. Will be interested in your range data, so I have subscribed.(UK).

[@martybaby]

Great video Chris, love the music too.

[@BatteryLife]

Thanks. Cute, everybody loves the music.

[@max8286]

Which band&song, please?

[@logant6490]

Good choice of music my friend...

[@electriceagle8737]

The kickdown buttom underneath the “gaspedal” activates powermode when you are in ecomode in case of overtaking.

[@BatteryLife]

True, said that in the another video.

[@tomquimby8669]

wow the 240 kph music sections are fast :)

[@medfrode]

This area really reminds me of the nature in the region where I live in Norway. :-) A bit flatter though. :-P Edit: 16:35 Oh, wow, that's narrow!

[@medfrode]

BTW I love watching driving videos like this. :-)

[@marcusevjourney566]

In the dashboard it looks like there is a nuclear explosion in the distance, it seems distracting behind consumption figures :-)

[@BatteryLife]

It is actually ok.

[@max8286]

No radiation, no fallout ...

[@cristopherpedano9428]

Great video man thank u! Wait for the other video at 145kmh u talk about. Are 145kmh the same in Google maps speed indicator?

[@BatteryLife]

Gps speed is 1 to 1,5 kmh lower.

[@cristopherpedano9428]

@@BatteryLife yeah Sorry, Just heard in the video

[@pouleichel426]

the Kona you tested has also the charge port in the front

[@BatteryLife]

But I didn't charge at Ionity with it and didn't do the RaCoBe Test with it.

[@colinphillipson4830]

I have a ZE40 R110 and considering an upgrade. What's your opinion between the ZE50 and the latest Hyundai Ioniq, what would you buy?

[@BatteryLife]

Ioniq. Just because of the seats.

[@colinphillipson4830]

@@BatteryLife I just can't get comfortable in the drivers seat with my right leg, probably not enough side support. Thanks.

[@BatteryLife]

No side support at all and no lumbar support at all.

[@NRG1985]

4:20 from standstill is physically impossible to have indicated full power, what you have is basically the full constant torque till one specific speed (power=torque x rotational speed). And regarding the speed limitation, it depends. First: the rotor and all the mechanical elements which have to transmit the torque are designed according to a maximum operating speed they have to withstand (centrifugal forces on the rotor parts, bearings, we are talking 10000rpm-12000rpm+). Second, very important: you can go and maintain higher speed (good case study is the Autobahn) only if the electric drive can deliver enough sustained power. 100kW is definitely not a sustained power, is what is called peak power, something that Zoe motor can maintain probably up to 60s (after the system would start derating the power due overheating): it is actually not a problem, as you can see you just need that peak power for short acceleration bursts. For that Zoe the continuos power is the order of 50kW (at an undisclosed speed range, not necessarily up to the maximum speed), which appears roughly the size of that green ECO bar of the power meter.

[@bazoo513]

So, if the consumption numbers we saw are to be trusted, the highway high-speed range is close to 250 km. Still less than 2-hour drive... I could use another 20-25 kWh in the battery to make Zoë a road trip friendly car, but for commuting and day trips, perfect.

[@BatteryLife]

The real test at 145 kmh is coming soon. Didn't make 250km.

[@bazoo513]

@@BatteryLife :o(

[@colinphillipson4830]

The early ZE40 was a R90 motor then it increased to the R110 which is still available with the ZE50.

[@BatteryLife]

Yes! And I drove the R90. Underpowered. Maybe the R110 is ok as well.

[@bazoo513]

Hmmm... almost 100 km/h through villages? I didn't see any particular speed limits but isn't there a 50 or 60 km/h limit in built-up areas? Ah, you did slow down after the 70 km/h sign. Sped limits in villages are higher than I thought. Is German traffic police as strict with dishing out speeding tickets as I heard?

[@BatteryLife]

I would never drive 100 in the city. City was over. Then it is country road speed limit. 100 kmh

[@bazoo513]

@@BatteryLife Legally, yes, but with all those houses around and cars in the driveways just waiting for you to abruptly back out to the road right in front of you... I would be a tad nervous.

[@BatteryLife]

I am not ;)

[@bazoo513]

@@BatteryLife I can see that :o)

[@02semiata]

@@bazoo513 you're the type of person slowing traffic down and causing people to make dangerous overtakes. Slow drivers are a lot worse then fast ones.

[@wolfonwheels6445]

How stable does the car feel at top speed?

[@BatteryLife]

Perfectly stable!

[@wolfonwheels6445]

@@BatteryLife That's great. When the car is that bit shorter you sometimes wonder. Thank you. I'm enjoying your reviews immensely. I have the new Ioniq for my first, short review next Monday, so I've found your trips so interesting.

[@jhonedoe3734]

The battery percentage would give me anxiety 😅

[@sadoka]

Tailgating, over the speed limit most of the time and driving on the left lane with just 145, blocking other drivers. You seem like a very bad driver. Perhaps the camera makes you seem like a crazy bad driver but in reality it isn’t that bad?

[@gzcwnk]

dislike its french quality....sucky.

[@doddsalfa]

Highest quality