Used Renault Zoe cars for sale

Thinking of getting a Renault Zoe?

The style of the car

The Zoe is a small five-door hatchback with futuristic styling inside and out. The charging port is cleverly hidden behind the front Renault badge. It’s quite a tall car because the batteries are mounted under the interior floor. That puts the seating position quite high, which gives you a great view out.

How it drives

The Zoe is really easy to drive around town thanks to its small size, automatic gearbox, light steering and great view out. Like all electric cars, it can accelerate surprisingly quickly from a standstill if you put your foot down hard. It feels comfortable and solid on the motorway and is even quite enjoyable on a twisty road. Post-2019 cars also have a ‘B mode’ that allows ‘one pedal’ driving. It amplifies the regenerative braking that both recharges the battery and slows down the car to the extent that you rarely need to touch the brake pedal. It takes a bit of practice to get used to it but it’s the most efficient way to drive the Zoe.

The interior

The Zoe is a small hatchback with five doors and five seats and is about the same size as the Renault Clio and Ford Fiesta. The seats are quite high off the ground which can feel a bit odd at first, but you soon get used to it. That height is potentially useful for people with mobility issues, as you simply step into the Zoe, rather than lower yourself down into the seat. Legroom and headroom are a bit tight in the back seats but average-size adults will be comfortable enough and children should have no complaints about the space available. The boot is fairly roomy, with space for three medium suitcases. It’s much larger than the boot of rivals like the Mini Electric and Vauxhall Corsa-e, and the back seats fold down to create an even larger load area. All Zoes come with air con, cruise control, sat nav and a 10-inch digital display.

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