Video Summary
Here is the summary:- Both the new Renault Zoé R240 and the previous Zoé are still available for purchase, and they are outwardly identical.
- The difference lies in the motor; the R240 has a Renault motor, while the earlier Zoé Q210 has a Continental motor.
- The R240 is called “R” for “Rapid” charging, and 240 is an indication of the car’s kilometer range.
- With both cars having 88 hp the test driver could not tell a difference in the acceleration.
- The 0-50 km/h acceleration for the new Renault Zoé and the old one was 4 seconds.
- However, the 0-100 km/h for both cars was 13.5 seconds, because the vehicle is rather heavy at 1500 kg.
- Both electric cars are quiet and pleasant to drive and offer a comfortable ride.
- A problem was identified with the rear suspension due to the car’s heavy batteries.
- There was identified a difference in charging: the new Zoé will not do rapid charging at 43 kW, it will charge at 22 kW, taking longer to complete a charge.
- However, when charging at a standard charging station, the new R240 Zoé is faster by about 30 minutes to one hour.
- Despite the newer battery and more efficient charging, the range on both cars tested by the reviewer was almost exactly the same.
- The new ZOE consumed less electricity, the range is slightly better, therefore, because of the better running cost and more agreeable driving experience, it is best to opt for the new Zoé.
