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Renault Zoe 2024 review

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Renault Zoe 2024 — front three-quarter view

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Overview

The 2024 Renault Zoe was the last model year of Europe's best-selling electric car — and the smartest way to buy one today is used. Renault discontinued the Zoe in 2024, replacing it with the retro-styled Renault 5, but the final ZE50 cars left the factory with a 52kWh usable battery, up to 245 miles of WLTP range and prices that have since fallen to remarkable levels. Good facelift examples now start at around £7,000, making the Zoe one of the cheapest routes into long-range electric motoring in the UK.

The recipe is simple: a single front-mounted motor (107bhp R110 or 134bhp R135), a big battery by small-car standards, and fast-for-its-class 22kW AC charging as standard — rare even today, and handy for topping up quickly at supermarket chargers. The R135 covers 0-62mph in 9.5 seconds and tops out at 87mph, while DC rapid charging at up to 50kW was optional (check individual cars, as many lack it). Inside there is a 338-litre boot, a 9.3-inch portrait touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 10-inch digital driver display.

Used buyers need two bits of homework. First, the Zoe earned zero stars in its 2021 Euro NCAP retest (it had five stars under the old 2013 protocol), so safety tech is a generation behind. Second, early cars were sold with a leased battery — confirm outright battery ownership before buying, and stick to the facelift ZE50 for the big range. Get those right and the Zoe is a superb second car or cheap commuter: an 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty, minimal servicing, and used prices no other long-range EV can touch.

UK price from: £29,995

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Specifications

Motor	Single electric motor, front-wheel drive (R110 / R135)
Power	107 bhp (R110) / 134 bhp (R135)
Torque	245 Nm (R135)
Battery	52 kWh usable (ZE50)
Range	Up to 245 miles WLTP (spec-dependent)
0-62 mph	9.5 seconds (R135)
Top speed	87 mph
Charging	22 kW AC standard; 50 kW DC optional (Rapid Charge pack)
Boot space	338 litres
Length	4,087 mm
Euro NCAP	0 stars (2021 retest; 5 stars under the 2013 protocol)
Warranty	3 years / 100,000 miles; battery 8 years / 100,000 miles
Used price (UK)	From around £7,000 for 2020+ facelift ZE50 cars

Features

52kWh usable battery: up to 245 miles WLTP range (ZE50)
134bhp R135 motor (245Nm); 107bhp R110 also available
22kW AC charging fitted as standard — rare in this class
50kW DC rapid charging (optional Rapid Charge pack — check the car)
9.3-inch Easy Link portrait touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
10-inch digital driver display and full LED headlights
Heat pump for efficient winter driving
Battery warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles (Renault UK)

Common parts & prices

Part	Price (GBP)	Notes
Cabin pollen filter	£13.99
Front wiper blades (pair)	£21.99
12V auxiliary battery	£89.99	AGM type
Front brake pads (set)	£36.99
Rear brake discs (pair)	£44.99
Washer pump	£23.99

Prices are typical UK aftermarket/OEM guide prices and may vary by supplier.

Pros

Superb used value: long-range examples from around £7,000
Up to 245-mile WLTP range covers a week of commuting
22kW AC charging is genuinely rare and useful
8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty as standard
Minimal servicing and very low running costs

Cons

Zero-star Euro NCAP retest (2021) — a generation behind on safety tech
DC rapid charging was optional, not standard; many cars lack it
Motorway range is closer to 150 miles in winter
Early cars may have a leased battery — always verify ownership

Frequently asked questions

Is the Renault Zoe battery owned or leased?

Early Zoes were sold with the battery on a monthly lease — always check the paperwork. Later cars, including the 2020-onwards ZE50 facelift, were almost always sold with the battery owned outright, which is what you want.

What is the real-world range of a Renault Zoe ZE50?

The ZE50 is officially rated at up to 245 miles WLTP. Realistically, expect 200-220 miles in mixed UK driving in summer and 140-160 miles on winter motorways.

Why did the Renault Zoe get zero Euro NCAP stars?

The Zoe scored five stars in 2013, but Euro NCAP retested it under the far tougher 2021 protocol, where the absence of modern driver-assistance tech like AEB dropped it to zero stars.

Can the Renault Zoe rapid charge?

Only if fitted with the optional Rapid Charge pack (50kW DC) — many used Zoes lack it, so verify before buying. All ZE50s do have 22kW AC charging as standard, which is unusually fast for AC public chargers.

How much is a used Renault Zoe in the UK?

Facelift ZE50 cars (2020 onwards, 52kWh) typically start at around £7,000 for higher-mileage examples and rise to about £15,000 for late low-mileage 2024 cars, depending on trim and battery ownership.

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