Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Economy
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kWh/100 km
Economy
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km/kWh
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.
Speed is limited by the capacity of the charger.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
The Zoe is a compact electric hatchback from French automaker Renault. It was available as a new vehicle in NZ between 2016 and 2022.
Previous Models
These model(s) are only available secondhand.
Renault Zoe
2016-2022
Most older Zoe’s in NZ are the ZE40 variant. However, several ZE50s were bought in by dealers before the car was removed from sale. The ZE50 has a larger battery (52 kWh) and range (395 km).
Some ZE50s are the higher performance Intens variation (with 100 kW power).
Price
Used Price (est.)
$16,000+
Performance
0-100 km/h
11.4 s
Top Speed
140 km/h
Total Power
80 kW
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range
300 km
Highway Range
230 km
WLTP Consumption
174 Wh/km
Charging Cost
$4.35/100 km
Battery & Charging
Battery
44.1 kWh / 41 kWh
Chemistry
NMC
V2L
-
AC speed (max)
7.4 kW
DC speed (max)
46 kW
Safety
Based on 2023 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats
4
Tow Rating
- / -
Boot Space
338 L / 1225 L
Frunk
-
Shape
Small Hatchback
Length
4087 mm
Width
1787 mm
Height
1562 mm
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
Safety Issues
In late 2021, the European NCAP gave the new 2021 Zoe a score of zero stars. NZ dealers opted to stop selling the Zoe.
However, the configuration sold in NZ was different from the European model used in the NCAP tests and came standard with more safety options.
There is no ANCAP rating as the Zoe was not sold in Australia, so NZ’s RightCar site lists no safety ratings at all.
Sales Charts and Ranking
The Renault Zoe is outside the top 50 new fully electric vehicles in New Zealand.
