Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 2015-2016 - Compare Electric Car USA Specs

Q: How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here s a breakdown of the Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 (2015-2016) cargo space: Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 11.9 cubic feet of cargo space in the back (№125 out of 158 ranked positions, among 882 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 43.3 cubic feet of total cargo space (№130 out of 183 ranked positions, among 882 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions). Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2015-2016 (Discontinued)

Available in the USA: No

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

France

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: Hatchback

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

NEDC

GCC

No Data No Data 149 mi 39 out of 55 112 mi 226 out of 256

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

25.9 kWh 148 out of 166 23.3 kWh 172 out of 189

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

20.8 kWh/100 mi 3 out of 211 4.81 mi/kWh 3 out of 239

Charging

Max AC Charging: 22 kW 2 out of 24

Max DC Charging: No Data

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

Type 2 (Mennekes)

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): FWD 1 motor: PMSM

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

65 kW (87 hp) 184 out of 195 162 lb-ft 173 out of 189

0-60 mph Acceleration time from a standstill: 13 s 107 out of 118

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 84 mph 63 out of 72

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Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 160.8 in 193 out of 227

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

76.6 in 88 out of 105 68.1 in 85 out of 98

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 61.5 in 90 out of 156

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 101.9 in 111 out of 137

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 5

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 3236 lb 485 out of 529

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

11.9 ft³ 125 out of 158 43.3 ft³ 130 out of 183 No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

September 11, 2024

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Range Map

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Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

This car does not support DC fast charging

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NEMA 5-15

Output:: 1.8 kW

120 V, 15 A, 1-phase

NEMA 5-20

Output:: 2.4 kW

120 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-20

Output:: 4.8 kW

240 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-30

Output:: 7.2 kW

240 V, 30 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger (22 kW) Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (0 kW)

The car only accepts single-phase current (max 240 V)

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The car’s DC charging capability at 400V stations is limited to 0 kW

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Avg. Rate

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Avg. Power

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AC Charging 20–80%

Using a outlet, charging the Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 (2015-2016) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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DC Charging 20–80%

Using a station, charging the Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 (2015-2016) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

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Overview

The Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 (2015-2016) is an all-electric front-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2015. Renault stopped making the Z.E. R240 in 2016 and replaced it with the Renault Zoe Z.E. 40 R90 (2016-2019). The car is not available on the US market.

The Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 (2015-2016) has a 25.9 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 112 mi on a single charge — ranked №837 out of 882 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 (2015-2016) can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 13 seconds (№107 out of 118 ranked positions, among 882 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and reach a top speed of 84 mph.

The car’s powertrain delivers up to 65 kW (87 hp) of power and 162 lb-ft of torque.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

Real-world range of the Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 (2015-2016) is 112 miles (№226 out of 256 ranked positions, among 882 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) — depending on several factors, including:

Speed: Higher speeds deplete the battery faster.
Temperature: Extreme cold and hot weather impacts range.
Terrain: Hilly or mountainous terrain reduces range.
Driving style: Aggressive driving with frequent acceleration and braking consumes more energy.
Use of features: Features like climate control and media system also affect range.

It's important to remember that these are just estimates, and your actual range may vary. It's always best to factor in these various factors when planning your trip and be prepared for potential charging stops.

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What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

In the USA Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 (2015-2016) has a Type 2 (Mennekes) charge port.

You can charge it at home using a standard domestic socket or plug into any public AC charging station using the right cable. Keep in mind that the car's on-board charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging rate to 22 kW, which translates to approximately 95 miles of range added per hour of charging.
The car doesn't support DC charging

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How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

Here are the dimensions and weight for the Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 (2015-2016):

Length: 160.8 in
Width: 76.6 in (including side mirrors) or #WIDTH_WO_MIRRORS_VALUE# in (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 61.5 in
Wheelbase: 101.9 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 3236 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Here's a breakdown of the Renault Zoe Z.E. R240 (2015-2016) cargo space:

Trunk capacity: With the rear seats up, you get 11.9 cubic feet of cargo space in the back (№125 out of 158 ranked positions, among 882 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Max cargo capacity: Fold down the rear seats, and you open up 43.3 cubic feet of total cargo space (№130 out of 183 ranked positions, among 882 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).
Frunk capacity: The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.