Renault Zoe first generation

Renault Zoe first generation
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The Renault Zoe first generation (2012–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 25 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: X10 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,090 mm RDW4,084 mm
Width1,730 mm RDW1,730 mm
Height1,560 mm RDW1,562 mm
Wheelbase2,590 mm RDW2,588 mm
Front track1,503–1,511 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,502–1,510 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,402–1,475 kg RDW1,468 kg
Mass in running order1,502–1,575 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,923–1,966 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer750 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4–5 RDW–
Performance
Top speed135 km/h RDW135–140 km/h
Torque220–225 Nm ASTRA210–225 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/55R16, 185/65R15, 205/45R17, 215/45R17

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years90.9% (89.6–92.0)92.2%2,143
4–5 years81.6% (80.8–82.4)91.0%8,665
6–8 years74.6% (73.8–75.4)86.4%11,739
9–12 years70.5% (69.0–71.9)77.9%3,918

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres35.7%26.7%
Suspension24.6%11.4%
Brakes15.5%19.3%
Lights and electrics12.6%8.2%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)4.5%6.7%
Wheels2.6%0.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 25 versions of the Renault Zoe first generation

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European Union 11 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂EU registrations
2013–2019Electric motor43 kW (58 PS)Electric13.7–17.2 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km215,340
2018–2019Electric motor53 kW (72 PS)Electric17.7–17.8 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km26,719
2019Electric motor51 kW (69 PS)Electric18.3 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km12,984
2018–2019Electric motor80 kW (109 PS)Electric16.5–16.9 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km21,382
2016–2019Electric motor68 kW (92 PS)Electric13.4–16.8 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km37,823
2019Electric motor100 kW (136 PS)Electric18.3 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km822
2014–2019Electric motor65 kW (88 PS)Electric13.8–16.9 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km9,446
2017–2019Electric motor41 kW (56 PS)Electric13.3–15.7 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km379
2018Electric motor57 kW (77 PS)Electric13.3 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km2,595
2013Electric motor65 kW (88 PS)Electric–0 g/km22
2012Electric motor43 kW (58 PS)Electric–0 g/km82

United Kingdom 11 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2019Zoe · Expression Nav R90Electric motorElectric14.6 kWh/100 km NEDC–240 km
2019Zoe Rapid ChargeElectric motorElectric14.6 kWh/100 km NEDC–210 km
2019Dynamique Nav Q90Electric motorElectric14.6 kWh/100 km NEDC–370 km
2019Dynamique Nav R90Electric motorElectric13.3 kWh/100 km NEDC–403 km
2019Q90 ZE 40Electric motorElectric18.0 kWh/100 km WLTP–186 km
2019R110 ZE 40Electric motorElectric17.8 kWh/100 km WLTP–186 km
2018Zoe Rapid ChargeElectric motorElectric14.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km210 km
2016–2018Zoe · Expression Nav R90Electric motorElectric14.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km240 km
2017–2018Dynamique Nav Q90Electric motorElectric14.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km370 km
2017–2018Dynamique Nav R90Electric motorElectric13.3 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km403 km
2013–2015ZoeElectric motorElectric14.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km210 km

France 3 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearbox
2015ZOE Intens · ZOE charge rapideElectric motor–ElectricContinuously variable (CVT)
2015ZOEElectric motor–ElectricContinuously variable (CVT)
2013–2014ZOE · ZOE IntensElectric motor43 kW (58 PS)ElectricContinuously variable (CVT)

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.