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Renault Zoe

The five-door supermini that topped Europe's all-electric sales in 2015 and 2016.1

Researched November 9, 2026 from 33 sources

At a glance

0100200
74–134 hpPower
0100200
135–140 km/hTop speed
0150300
210–245 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,468–1,502 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.13910

Engine
Wound-rotor synchronous motor; 22, 41 or 52 kWh batteries13
Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive1
Gearbox
Single-speed automatic59
Built at
Flins Renault Factory, Flins-sur-Seine, France1
Units built
422,0008

The story

Conceived as an EV to make electric driving accessible, the Zoe reused its motor electronics for Chameleon charging. Its batteries grew from 22 to 41 to 52 kWh without shrinking the cabin.123

2012: Geneva debut, production at Flins · 1,618 km in 24 hours20122013: Five stars from Euro NCAP20132014: Monte-Carlo ZENN trophy sweep20142015: R240: 240 km NEDC, 22 kW AC20152016: Z.E. 40: 41 kWh, 400 km NEDC20162019: Z.E. 50: 52 kWh and a new cabin20192021: Zero stars after an airbag downgrade20212024: Production ends; Renault 5 takes over2024 Renault ZOE Z.E. concept: 2009Renault Zoe Preview: 2010Renault Zoe (22 kWh): 2012–2019Renault Zoe (22 kWh)Renault Zoe Z.E.40: 2016–2019Renault Zoe Z.E.50: 2019–2024Renault Zoe Z.E.50Renault 5 E-Tech: From 2024 2008201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1368132223
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YearWhat happened
2009Renault ZOE Z.E. concept
2010Renault Zoe Preview
2012–2019Renault Zoe (22 kWh)
2016–2019Renault Zoe Z.E.40
2019–2024Renault Zoe Z.E.50
From 2024Renault 5 E-Tech
2012Geneva debut, production at Flins
20121,618 km in 24 hours
2013Five stars from Euro NCAP
2014Monte-Carlo ZENN trophy sweep
2015R240: 240 km NEDC, 22 kW AC
2016Z.E. 40: 41 kWh, 400 km NEDC
2019Z.E. 50: 52 kWh and a new cabin
2021Zero stars after an airbag downgrade
2024Production ends; Renault 5 takes over
  1. 2012

    Geneva debut, production at Flins

    A 22 kWh battery, 210 km NEDC and up to 43 kW AC charging arrive with the production Zoe at Geneva. Flins handles assembly.1

  2. 2012

    1,618 km in 24 hours

    In June, Zoe sets a 24-hour distance world record for electric vehicles by covering 1,618 km.4

  3. 2013

    Five stars from Euro NCAP

    The standard European Zoe earns five stars, with Euro NCAP calling it the safest car in the supermini class.15

  4. 2014

    Monte-Carlo ZENN trophy sweep

    On its Rallye Monte-Carlo ZENN debut, Zoe wins overall, regularity, energy consumption, the autotest and the Teams' Challenge.4

  5. 2015

    R240: 240 km NEDC, 22 kW AC

    The R240 keeps Q210 power and torque, reaches 240 km NEDC and trades 43 kW AC for 22 kW, improving charging efficiency at home.1

  6. 2016

    Z.E. 40: 41 kWh, 400 km NEDC

    The Z.E. 40 gets a 41 kWh battery, rated at 400 km on NEDC or 300 km on WLTP.1

  7. 2019

    Z.E. 50: 52 kWh and a new cabin

    Z.E. 50 brings up to 395 km WLTP, a redesigned cabin and a 10-inch driver display; 50 kW CCS charging is optional.136

  8. 2021

    Zero stars after an airbag downgrade

    The updated European Zoe scores zero in Euro NCAP; its former head-and-thorax side airbag has been replaced by a thorax-only design.17

  9. 2024

    Production ends; Renault 5 takes over

    After 422,000 cars, production ends in March. The Renault 5 E-Tech succeeds it as Flins turns to circular economy activities.18

Every generation

  • Renault ZOE Z.E. concept
    Renault ZOE Z.E. concept2009
  • Renault Zoe Preview
    Renault Zoe Preview2010
  • Renault Zoe (22 kWh)
    Renault Zoe (22 kWh)2012–2019
  • Renault Zoe Z.E.40
    Renault Zoe Z.E.402016–2019
  • Renault Zoe Z.E.50
    Renault Zoe Z.E.502019–2024
  • Renault 5 E-Tech
    Renault 5 E-TechFrom 2024

Power over the years

From 87 hp to 134 hp in 7 years.

050100150 20122014201620182020 hp 2012 · 87 hp · Q2102015 · 87 hp · R2402016 · 89 hp · R90 / Q902017 · 74 hp · Life R752018 · 107 hp · R1102019 · 134 hp · Z.E. 50 R135 134 hp Z.E. 50 R135 87 hp Q210
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YearHorsepowerModel
201287Q210
201587R240
201689R90 / Q90
201774Life R75
2018107R110
2019134Z.E. 50 R135

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Expression / Dynamique Zen / Dynamique Intens

    2013

    89 hp

  • Standard

    Life / Zen / Intens (Z.E.40)

    2017

  • Standard

    Signature Nav

    2016

  • Standard

    Play / Iconic / GT Line / S Edition / GT Line +

  • Standard

    Equilibre / Evolution / Iconic

    2022

  • Standard

    Venture Edition

    2021

    107 hp

  • Standard

    S Edition

    2019

  • Limited

    Edition One

    2017

  • Limited

    Riviera

    2020

  • Limited

    Star Wars

    2018

  • Zoe E-sport (concept)

    Performance

    Zoe E-sport (concept)

    2017

    454 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Rear door handles hide in the window outline, echoing a coupe.20
  • Look for a high beltline, long narrow headlights and wheels pushed toward the corners.20
  • Facelift cars have C-shaped LED running lights framing the headlights.6

Year by year

  1. 2017

    Chrome Renault emblems and other badges replace blue ones; the alloy-wheel designs were revised.11

  2. 2019 overhaul

    Full LED headlights with C-shaped running lights and a wider bumper with side vents mark the overhaul.16

  3. 2019 overhaul

    Larger LED taillights add turn signals that sweep outward from the center.16

  4. 2019 overhaul

    A new dashboard, 10-inch driver display and electronic gear selector give away the revised cabin.1621

  5. From 2019

    Inside the nose flap, optional CCS charging adds a two-pin DC connector beneath the Type 2 socket.16

  6. 2022

    Rear ZOE lettering gains a warm titanium-colored e, with an E-Tech electric badge low on the right; Shadow Grey paint joins the range.15

Against its rivals

  • Zoe vs Nissan Leaf Visia

    Tested trim price lower is better

    Zoe15,195 £
    Nissan Leaf Visia15,990 £
    2
  • MINI Electric Level 2

    Zoe vs MINI Electric Level 2

    Test-derived range

    Zoe309 km
    MINI Electric Level 2167 km
    9

Prices

Value today $10.8K–$11.4K2728

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 201520202025 Value today: $10,800–$11,445 2013 · $21,832 · UK base, grant; +batt rent; £1≈$1.562017 · $24,504 · UK base, owned/grant; £1≈$1.292017 · $30,244 · UK ZE40, owned/grant; £1≈$1.292020 · $23,898 · UK Play, grant; +batt rent; £1≈$1.282020 · $32,858 · UK Play, owned/grant; £1≈$1.282020 · $36,634 · UK GT Line, owned/grant; £1≈$1.282020 · $39,610 · UK i GT Line, as tested; £1≈$1.282022 · $29,085 · France equilibre, grant; €1≈$1.052022 · $31,290 · France evolution, grant; €1≈$1.052022 · $32,445 · France iconic, grant; €1≈$1.05 2013 · £13,995 · UK 2013 base after grant, battery leased; £1≈$1.56 2025 · $11,445 · 2020 R110 52 kWh, 56,018 km; DKK1≈$0.15, Retrade2026 · $10,800 · 2021 R110 52 kWh, 29,289 km; DKK1≈$0.15, Retrade $11.4K Retrade, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2013Launch price$21,832UK 2013 base after grant, battery leased; £1≈$1.56
2013Price when new$21,832UK base, grant; +batt rent; £1≈$1.56
2017Price when new$24,504UK base, owned/grant; £1≈$1.29
2017Price when new$30,244UK ZE40, owned/grant; £1≈$1.29
2020Price when new$23,898UK Play, grant; +batt rent; £1≈$1.28
2020Price when new$32,858UK Play, owned/grant; £1≈$1.28
2020Price when new$36,634UK GT Line, owned/grant; £1≈$1.28
2020Price when new$39,610UK i GT Line, as tested; £1≈$1.28
2022Price when new$29,085France equilibre, grant; €1≈$1.05
2022Price when new$31,290France evolution, grant; €1≈$1.05
2022Price when new$32,445France iconic, grant; €1≈$1.05
2025Auction sale$11,4452020 R110 52 kWh, 56,018 km; DKK1≈$0.15, Retrade
2026Auction sale$10,8002021 R110 52 kWh, 29,289 km; DKK1≈$0.15, Retrade
2026Value today$10,800–$11,445

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “1,618 km in 24 hours”
    • “Europe’s EV bestseller, twice running”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 3 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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