WHAT CAR? AWARDS CROWNS RENAULT ZOE FOR THIRD TIME
Mark Dickens
Managing Director CEO at Mobilize Power Solutions, Renault Group, member of The Leaders Council of Great Britain & NI - Transport Smart Charge Infrastructure | Electric Vehicle | eMobility expert | Industry Influencer
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Renault ZOE named ‘Best Electric Car under ￡20,000’
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Third consecutive What Car? title for ZOE
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ZOE available from ￡13,445 after Government PiCG
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ZOE sales in the UK doubled in 2015
The Renault ZOE has been recognised by the judges at What Car? for the third consecutive year, picking up the title of What Car? 2016 ‘Best Electric Car for less than ￡20,000’ with its pure electric ZOE Dynamique Nav Rapid Charge hatchback. Commenting on the decision to give ZOE the award for a third consecutive year, Jim Holder, Editorial Director, What Car? said: “The Renault ZOE was our favourite electric car for less than ￡20,000 a year ago, and tweaks to the specification and the added ability to go further have only increased its appeal. The ZOE’s main strength is that it feels like a conventional, stylish, nippy small car that happens to cost pennies to run. The electric motor has enough shove for the ZOE to lead the charge away from traffic lights, and the cabin seats four in reasonable comfort. Even the boot is larger than you’ll find in many regular small cars – easily big enough for a week’s shopping. “The rapid charger means that you can get the ZOE’s battery from flat to 80 per cent of its capacity in as little as 30 minutes, using one of the fast charging public points. With a full charge, you’ll be good for around 90 miles – more than enough for the average commute. Renault even includes installation of a home charger in the price. The standard kit list looks good, too, with a reversing camera and an excellent infotainment system with satellite navigation included with our preferred trim level,” added Holder.
ZOE is available to purchase in two ways. Firstly, under a battery hire scheme, where ZOE pricing starts at ￡13,445 after the Government Plug-in Car Grant with battery leasing from ￡55 per month. Benefits include a lifetime performance guarantee for the battery and 24/7 roadside assistance – even if you run out of charge.
You can also buy your ZOE outright. ZOE i ‘full purchase’ models start from ￡18,445 after the Government Plug-in Car Grant, giving the buyer full ownership of the car and battery and no monthly battery lease payment.