Renault’s little fully-electric ZOE has been given a serious zap so to speak. The new ZOE features a new design, updated interior, new technology and most importantly extended range.
The ZOE has a new battery which produces a claimed range of 390-kilometres, which is rated against the gold standard Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). It also offers fast DC charging on top of the usual AC charging available at home
A 100 kW motor is joined by a new mode allowing for reduced used of the brake pedal, similar to the Nissan Leaf’s E-pedal. This allows for more opportunities to regenerate power by simply converting the resistance of the motor into power for the battery.
The ZOE will come with Renault’s EASY CONNECT, that blends the brand’s EASY LINK multimedia system and the MY Renault app. Making life between the owner and car connected, just like many areas of our modern lives. Australian deliveries are expected in 2020, there’s no word on local pricing.
Chris was EFTM’s Motoring Editor for many years, driving everything from your entry level hatch to the latest Luxury cars through to the Rolls Royce.
He has been in the media for 20 years, produced three Olympic games broadcasts, attending Beijing 2008 & London 2012.
Strangely he owns a Toyota Camry Hybrid, he defiantly rejects the knockers.
Chris is married to Gillian and resides in Sydney’s North West. They have Sam the English Springer Spaniel and Felix the Burmese cat to keep them company, and recently welcomed baby Henry to the family.
He has now left EFTM, and writes freelance and runs his own Facebook Page “Bowen’s Garage”
