Renault ZOE

Renault
Renault ZOE, front view
ZOE
Production period:	since 12/2012
Class :	Small car
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Electric motor : 43–53 kW
Length:	4085-4087 mm
Width:	1730–1787 (without exterior mirrors), 1945 mm (with exterior mirrors) mm
Height:	1562 mm
Wheelbase :	2588 mm
Empty weight :	1502-1577 kg

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2013)

Renault ZOE, rear side view

dashboard

Renault ZOE, facelift model from 2019

Renault ZOE, facelift model, rear view

The Renault ZOE [soˈe] is an electrically powered small car from the French manufacturer Renault , which has been delivered since March 2013. The Renault ZOE is on the same vehicle platform as the Renault Clio and, like the latter, is manufactured in Flins .

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The official presentation of the ZOE (Q210) took place on March 18, 2013 in Paris, and Renault began deliveries in France the following week. At this time, purchase contracts for the ZOE could also be concluded in Germany and Austria; delivery here began in June 2013. In spring 2015, the ZOE version R240 was presented, the engine drive train of which is developed and manufactured by Renault. Compared to the previous version Q210, whose drive train comes from the supplier Continental , the new charging system only supports quick charging on the three-phase AC network up to a maximum of 22 kW, compared to 43 kW of the Continental motor, but has a range of 30 km more in the NEDC . The R-Link Evolution multimedia system has been expanded and now supports Android Auto .

Drive technology

The ZOE has a separately excited synchronous motor with a nominal power of 43 kW. It reaches a governed top speed of 135 km / h. The range of the Q210 series with 22 kWh battery is 210 km (NEDC), the practical range was between 100 and 150 km according to the manufacturer. The range of the R240 series is 240 km (NEDC). Since January 2017, the NEDC homologated range of the 41 kWh battery, which has been available since then, has been 400 km. Renault itself also specifies an effective 300 km under practical conditions on its sales website. Test reports also show that even under extreme conditions such as winter outside temperature, switched on heating, lights and other devices, driving on the motorway (however a maximum of 100 km / h), driving uphill, etc. an actual range of approx. 270 km is possible.

Charging system and energy storage

View into the engine compartment of a ZOE R240 with a type 2 charging connection under the Renault logo on the front

All versions of the Renault ZOE have the so-called Chameleon Charger ex works . The integrated charger enables the batteries to be charged with different capacities between 3.7 and 43 kW AC via a charging connection. With the battery upgrade to 41 kWh (called ZE 40), mainly the motor version R110 (Renault motor) is sold in Germany, which allows a maximum charging power of 22 kW. Individual dealers also offer the combination of the Q90 motor and 41 kWh battery.

Up to the R110 model variant, which was released in 2018 , all ZOE variants were only delivered with a type 2 charging plug in the front. With the R110 it was possible for the first time to obtain a CCS type 2 charging plug for an extra charge , with which the charging process is carried out with direct current instead of alternating or three-phase current. Most common, commercial charging stations with quick charging function have 43 kW for type 2 and 50 kW for CCS type 2 plugs. CCS plugs on charging stations with higher charging power can be used mechanically and electrically, but the actual power used is limited by the vehicle to 50 kW.

According to the manufacturer, the charging times for the 41 kWh drive battery are:

• at a 43 kW charging station approx. 1:05 for 80%,
• on a 22 kW wallbox approx. 1:38 for 80% and 2:40 for 100%,
• on an 11 kW wallbox (3 × 16 A) approx. 3:20 for 80% and four and a half hours for 100%,
• on a 3.1 kW connection (1 × 14 A) around 13 hours for 80% and 16 hours for 100% as well
• on a 2.3 kW connection (1 × 10 A) around 20 hours for 80% and 25 hours for 100% of the capacity.

The drive accumulator of the ZOE was originally supposed to be supplied by the cooperation partner Nissan and to have the same cells as the Nissan Leaf . In July 2012 it became known that, contrary to the original plans, the drive battery was being manufactured by the South Korean LG Chem . This change made changes to the system software necessary, which delayed the start of series production.

Possible combinations of motor / accumulator

The vehicle is differentiated on the basis of the engine variants and the energy storage capacity, with Q for Quick (fast charging system) and R for Range (range).

Q210: This version has the original Continental engine. The chameleon system charges the accumulator with a charging power of up to 43 kW. It can consume 21 kWh, which means the vehicle can travel 210 km in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

R240: This version has the electric motor developed by Renault itself. The maximum charging power is 22 kW, and the range increases to 240 km in the NEDC with the 21 kWh battery due to the more economical motor.

R75: This variant is only offered on the French market under the name "Life".

R90: Here the Renault engine is combined with 22 kW charging electronics and the larger 41 kWh battery.

Q90: With the introduction of the 41 kWh battery, the Continental motor could be used together with the larger battery. Although the variant was only offered sporadically in Germany, Q210 owners could get this combination by upgrading the battery.

R110: Version with 80 kW motor and a choice of 41 kWh battery or 52 kWh battery.

R135: Version with 100 kW motor and 52 kWh battery.

Battery rental

Originally it was only possible in Germany to rent the accumulator for a monthly fee of currently between 69 and 119 euros (as of 03/2018) depending on the annual mileage. There is now the option of buying the battery for a one-time surcharge of 8,000 euros (as of 03/2018).

In the first few years (with the exception of Norway), the Renault ZOE was only offered in combination with a rental agreement for the accumulator. The rental agreement also includes an assistance service that guarantees that a car that has stopped due to insufficient battery charge will be transported to the next charging station free of charge. The monthly rent is 69 euros for the large 41 kWh battery with a mileage of up to 7500 km / year and increases with a higher annual mileage. The smaller 21 kWh battery has a 10 euro lower rent. A lower entry price can be realized by renting the battery.

first concept vehicle from 2005, still with a combustion engine

A German newspaper claimed at the beginning of the first wave of sales that theoretically in the event of serious and repeated violations of this rental agreement, for example through unpaid monthly installments, Renault would be able to deactivate the battery charging function via remote access. The vehicle would then have to be driven or brought to an authorized workshop, where this restriction can be deleted from the software.

Selling a used car is a bit more complicated due to the necessary battery rental, since the battery rental contract has to be rewritten. The advantage of selling, however, is that the buyer has no battery risk. If the capacity falls below 75%, Renault will swap it. Since December 2016, the Renault Zoe's battery can also be purchased on request.

Studies

Renault Zoé ZE Concept (2009)

Close-to-series study (2010)

Concept car with gasoline engine (2005)

The first study was a microcar presented in 2005, with a length of 3.45 m. In contrast to the planned production version, the 2005 study was not powered electrically, but by a 1.2-liter gasoline engine with 73 kW. This developed a maximum torque of 145 Nm. The power was transferred to the front wheels. The five gears were shifted using the shift paddles on the steering wheel.

Concept car with electric drive (2009)

An electric concept car called Renault Zoé ZE Concept was presented at the IAA 2009 . The vehicle is driven by an electric motor with 54 kW power and has scissor doors .

Close-to-series study (2010)

The third study was presented in 2010 as the Renault Zoé Preview . Visually, it already largely corresponded to the series vehicle.

Technical specifications

Engine designation	R210 / Q210	R240	R75	R90	Q90	R110	R135
Engine manufacturer	Continental	Renault			Continental	Renault
Construction period	03/2013–02/2015	03 / 2015–12 / 2016	01/2017 - 09/2019			since 06/2018	since 09/2019
Engine characteristics
engine	Separately excited three-phase synchronous electric motor
Nominal power at min −1	46 kW (63 hp) at 3,000-11,300		?	43 kW (58 hp) at 3,000-5,000	43 kW (58 hp) at 3,000-5,000	53 kW (72 PS)	51 kW (69 hp)
Short-term peak power at min −1	65 kW (88 hp) at 3,000-11,300		57 kW (77 hp) at 2,600-9,000	68 kW (92 hp) at 3,000-5,000	65 kW (88 hp) at 3,000-11,300	80 kW (108 hp) at 3,395-10,886	100 kW (135 hp) at 4,200-11,163
Max. Torque in min -1	220 Nm / 250-2,500		210 Nm / 210-2,600	225 Nm / 225-3,000	220 Nm / 250-2,500	225 Nm / 500-3,395	245 Nm / 1,500-3,600
Power transmission
drive	Front wheel drive
Readings
Top speed	135 km / h						140 km / h
Acceleration, 0–50 km / h	4.0 s		4.7 s	4.1 s		3.9 s	3.6 s
Acceleration, 0–80 km / h	8.6 s		10.0 s	8.6 s		7.6 s
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	13.5 s		15.5 s	13.2 s		11.4 s	9.5 s
Acceleration, 80–120 km / h	9.3 s						7.1 s
Consumption per 100 km (combined in the NEDC)	14.6 kWh	13.3 kWh
Consumption per 100 km (combined in the WLTP)				22 kWh: 16.8 kWh 41 kWh: 15.9 kWh	41 kWh: 17.8 kWh	41 kWh: 17.5 kWh 52 kWh: 17.4-20.0 kWh	52 kWh: 20.0 kWh
Range according to NEDC	210 km	240 km	22 kWh: 240 km 41 kWh: 403 km		41 kWh: 370 km
Range according to WLTP				22 kWh: 175 km 41 kWh: 316 km (15 "rims)	41 kWh: 300 km (15 "rims)	41 kWh: 300 km (16 "rims) 52 kWh: 395 km	52 kWh: 342 km
"Realistic range" according to the manufacturer				300 km / 200 km	280 km / 180 km	41 kWh: 300 km / 200 km 52 kWh: 380 km / 250 km	380 km / 250 km
Power supply
Battery capacity	22 kWh	23.3 kWh	23.3 kWh / 41 kWh			41 kWh / 52 kWh
Max. Charging power ( AC )	43 kW (3 × 63 A)	22 kW (3 × 32 A)			43 kW (3 × 63 A)	22 kW (3 × 32 A)
Max. Charging power ( DC )						50 kW

Sales figures

Sales figures

Sales figures for Renault ZOE 2012-2019
country	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015	2014	2013	2012
France	18,817	17,038	15,245	11,404	6,951	5,970	5.511	48
Germany	9.431	6,360	4,322	2,804	1,787	1,498	1,019
Norway	2,090	3.141	2,533	1,818	1,634	433
United Kingdom				706 (1)	1,016	378
Netherlands	2,208	1,017	781	183	164	253	547
Austria	944	1,170	1,391	829	279	387	369
Switzerland	1,799	908	741	406	318	381	342
Italy			318	208	238	155	203
Spain	1,051	1,418	1,327	446	167	289	182
Denmark	568	431	386	612	192	145	92
Belgium	666	294	351	210	25th	110	85
total		39,469	31,932	14,614	11,845	11,323	8,874	68
Notes: (1) Sales in the first half of 2015

The Renault Zoe is the best-selling electric car in Europe, with a total of more than 200,000 units sold (as of January 2020). In 2019, the Zoe was also the best-selling electric car in Germany with 9,431 units.

In May 2016, the 50,000. Renault Zoe delivered. In March 2018, the 100,000. Renault Zoe produces. In November 2019, the mark of 200,000 vehicles was reached.

Renault only sells the Zoe in Europe (as of April 2016). In July 2018, 220 Renault Zoe per day were produced in Flins near Paris. Production is to be increased to 440 units per day by the end of 2018. Around 30,000 Renault Zoe were produced in 2017. An extensively revised version of the Zoe was introduced in autumn 2019.

Registration numbers in Germany

year			piece
2013			1,019
2014			1,498
2015			1,787
2016			2,805
2017			4,322
2018			6,360
2019			9.431
2020 to July			9,917
Registration figures in Germany, source: Federal Motor Transport Authority

Web links

Commons : Renault Zoe  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official website Renault.de
• Driving report , Die Zeit, 2013
• Renault Zoe: Description, technical data, pictures - part 1 and part 2 at www.greengear.de

Individual evidence

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