Renault ZOE - 100 miles only on electricity
Renault Zoe is exhibited at the Paris Motor Show. It is a Clio-sized car, which show the brand new identity of Renault, including the new front-end signature. ZOE is created specially to test the electric power system, which features fully-integrated battery and compact motor. It is B-segment car, which means that ZOE has spacious interior, a lot of luggage compartment, nice and easy handling and last, but not least – look from the feature.
Some of the extras of ZOE are the climate control system incorporating humidity level adjustment, a tpxocoty sensor for cleaner cabin air, an active relaxing or stimulating scent diffuser and light therapy thanks to light emitted by the central display screen.
If you still think that ZOE is not good enough just continue. The vehicle is powered by 60kW (80hp) electric motor, which has a mighty torque of 222Nm and accelerates ZOE to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and has a top speed of 135km/h (84mph). Despite of the characteristics, still the car is able to run up to 160km (100 miles) on a single charge. Impressively, the battery can give out another 37 miles after just 10-minutes of plug-in time, with an 80 percent charge being achieved after 30 minutes.
Renault ZOE Preview - Technical Specification
DIMENSIONS | |
Standard rims (inches) | 7 J 19 |
Length (mm) | 4,086 |
Width (mm) | 1,788 |
Height (mm) | 1,540 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2,575 |
Front track (mm) | 1,578 |
Rear track (mm) | 1,578 |
Front overhang (mm) | 815 |
Rear overhang (mm) | 696 |
Kerb weight (kg) | 1,392 |
Tyres | Specific Michelin tyres 205/45R19 (1) |
Boot volume (dm3) (VDA) | 292 |
MOTOR | |
Type | Electric |
Transmission | Direct drive with reducer and forward/reverse inverter |
Power EEC (kW/hp) | 60/80 |
Torque EEC (Nm) | 222 |
BATTERY | |
Type | Lithium-ion |
NEDC combined cycle range | 100 miles |
STEERING AND BRAKES | |
Power steering | Electric, variable rate |
Turning circle (between kerbs) (m) | 10.35 |
Parking brake | Electric |
PERFORMANCE | |
Aerodynamic coefficient (CdA) | 0.29 |
Top speed | 84 mph |
0-62 mph (s) | 8.1 |