What a Car - UK - (2020-04)

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36 April 2020 whatcar.com

THEZOEHASbeenthebest-sellingelectric car

in Europe since it launched eight years ago

and is a serial winner of What Car? awards,

so it makes sense that Renault has effected a

number of headline-grabbing updates for this

new model, rather than reinventing it.

The most notable change is a jump in official

range, from 186 to 245 miles, thanks to a larger

battery. What’s more, there’s now the option of

CCS rapid charging at a rate of up to 50kW, so

you can get a full recharge in 70 minutes.

The interior has been redesigned as well,

gaining a much more premium look, thanks to

a reshaped dashboard, a larger infotainment

touchscreen – now with smartphone mirroring

• and seat fabric made from recycled plastics.

Can this keep the Zoe ahead of a plethora

of new rivals from Honda, Mini, Peugeot,

Vauxhall and more? We asked our readers to

deliver their verdict. Under its refreshed skin, the Zoe has a bigger battery that gives an ofcial range of 245 miles – well up on most rivals

KrisCulmer

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Revamped electric small hatchback has an improved range and a classier interior

Reader Test Team

Renault Zoe