Obviously, they arent going to be as futuristic as a tesla or a bmw i8, but they do come with quite a bit of equipment, particularly for city cars. Reverse engineering the renault zoe api terence edens blog. As well as tweaking the performance and range of the renault zoe, the french manufacturer overhauled the datedlooking interior with a raft of cliolike updates. Home forums zoe news and discussion software update tagged. My biggest problem with tomtom is that it only shows one route, which might not be the most ecofriendly route, for instance highways. After the presentation, the press had the opportunity to ask questions. Initially in 2005 as the zoe city car and later as the zoe z. Ezgo ez pro ezultimo fiftie fluence concept frendzy initiale paris kwid concept. The zoe has a 22 kwh lithiumion battery pack that delivers a range of 210 km mi under the nedc cycle. Charging the zoe the charging cap is in the renault logo at the front of the vehicle. Renault has also launched the lowvolume renault twizy, fluence ze, kangoo ze. Nevertheless, while i trust the data, until the official presentation we. The 2015 renault zoe intens has 88 ps 87 bhp 65 kw horsepower. The boot is almost familycar sized it swallowed our buggy and a friends weekend bags on the trip to the station, so.
While the leaf from sister brand nissan continues to grab all the headlines associated with it being first to the party, the zoe has built itself a loyal following since the cars launch in 2012 and was the bestselling electric car in europe in 2015 now for 2017 renault has introduced a facelift for the zoe, the major. Renault really does need to get this sorted if we are too take them as a serious contender in this growing market. Groupe renault is a french multinational automobile manufacturer established in 1899. Dec 16, 2016 driving range aside, renault hasnt applied any changes to the technical setup of the zoe. The zoe was designed and engineered at the renault technocentre in guyancourt, also near paris. The battery packs make it around 400kg heavier than cars of a similar size with normal combustion engine setups. Moreover i have two contracts from when i bought the car last year. At the same, zoe owners can benefit from a range of new connected services and equipment upgrades. Like most electric cars, theres instant torque, resulting in smooth and linear acceleration.
Like most electric cars, the renault zoe is good to drive. With a renault zoe fleet, jedlix has only been able to trade with negative flexibility in the. May 22, 2017 looking at electric or batteryonly car sales in europe reported by the european alternative fuels observatory, we see that the improved renault zoe is the number one seller by far, followed by. The button to open it is next to the headlight adjustment wheel, behind the driving wheel. While the leaf from sister brand nissan continues to grab all the headlines associated with it being first to the party, the zoe has built itself a loyal following since the cars launch in 2012 and was the bestselling electric car in europe in 2015. The biggest attraction with the zoe though is the environmentallyfriendly drive and cheap running costs. Renault has already given zoe a few nips and tucks, but has now treated her to a full makeover, and shes emerged revitalised, refreshed and ready to prove that she still has what it takes.
No i dont mean hybrid or rangeextender or some such tech that allows it to be green and yet still use our beloved petrol. Renault zoe battery upgrade speak ev electric car forums. Renault zoe hatchback from 2012 insurance groups parkers. Pros and cons of the business model we drive solar. Ive now swapped my i3 for a renault zoe so i thought id perform the same exercise. Ag, 20 042012 renault deutschland ag in zusammenarbeit mit moditech rescue solutions. I no longer have a renault zoe, so i am unable to keep this api updated. Our iconic 100% electric car has been named best small electric car 2020 at the annual what car. New renault zoe picks up double win at driving electric awards. The r7590 motor is made at renaults cleon factory in normandy, a flagship facility in the field of engine and transmission production for the group. Recharging the zoe can be completed using a domestic plug socket, however unusually you will need to purchase a cable for this at circa. In 20 renault injected some parisian chic into the electric car market with the introduction of the zoe. Its hard to image why anyone would want a car with a rental battery and datacollecting software, but the renault zoe is just the latest example of drm software in devices that might not need them. It might seem odd to describe a supermini as a flagship, but bear with me.
A few weeks ago i wrote about the sales of evs in europe, and one thing stood out like a sore thumb. Search and compare new renault zoe range, prices and specifications. This is the concept from the 2010 paris show and its 90 per cent productionready. The renault zoe followed on from the introduction of the electric fluence ze and twizy, but unlike the former, the zoe was designed from the ground up as an electric vehicle. Renault originally unveiled, under the zoe name, a number of different concept cars. Eco clio inside, the zoe is spacious for a supermini. Find your renault multimedia systems software version in just a few steps. Installation du logiciel ddt4all pour renault duration. The car is a bespoke model, though related to the clio and produced on the same assembly line. It optimizes the interplay of electric cars, stationary secondlife battery.
The renault zoe is a bit like an electric travel toothbrush. Unfortunately, its just available in europe, but it sees quite good sales there, especially in its home country of france. Technology blog techdirt suggested that the zoes battery pack could contain digital rights management software, on the grounds. But if you live, work and spend almost all your time in town and have reliable access to an electrical supply, they really are worth a look, and at the more affordable end of the scale, none more so than the renault zoe. A basic api for getting information about your renault zoe electric vehicle. Renault has released a design story and a set of images from the development. The renault zoe is a fivedoor supermini electric car produced by the french manufacturer renault. Renault zoes 400km battery claims to salve the pangs of. Once youre in the car info menu, press the software upgrade button. Renault zoe so ive went from being someone who drives around 100200 miles per week and charged using public chargers a couple of times a week, i have no home chargingoffstreet parking, to being someone who is fortunate enough to be able to work at home and do very little driving.
When the updated 2017 renault zoe was unveiled last fall at the paris auto show, it became one of the few electric cars whose range effectively doubled over its model life. Renault zoe electriccar owners can double their range by. Ezgo ezpro ezultimo fiftie fluence concept frendzy initiale paris kwid concept. All these api calls can be found by using the renault ze services website. A potential driving range of up to 400 kilometres increases the renault zoes appeal. Renault introduceert in parijs een nieuwe tijdelijke uitvoering van zijn volledig elektrische zoe.
Presentation of the project porto santo mit the mobility house and renault. Electric renault zoe is the uks fastest selling used car. Up until now, renaults electric cars have been compromised. Intelligent software from the mobility house makes an entire island. The entire driving experience is extremely refined, and is aided by having no clutch or gear. Ze connected services speak ev electric car forums. Its far from the roomiest ev on sale, however, and feels cheap in places. How much horsepower does a 2015 renault zoe intens have.
Instead, renault provide you with an ac type 2 cable to plug into a wallmounted charge point at home, something renault currently supply for free and will have your zoe topped up in less than 4 hours. Combine the nearsilence of the powertrain with its rapid acceleration, and you can see why many people become addicted to electric cars. A practical winner longrange renault zoe ev first drive. View and download renault zoe drivers handbook manual online. This writer believes that the renault zoe is a muchunderrated car. Renault zoe longterm test what a great electric hatchback car road testing a wide variety of electric and hybrid cars certainly gives great insights into how the models compare and what there like to drive, albeit shortterm tests never give you complete ownership picture. The presentation of the results is enriched with numerous quotes from the. Compared to the old battery, the range is nearly doubled. The renault zoe is one of my favorite electric cars on the market.
Renault zoe gets 15% boost in range from new motor unit. Home forums zoe news and discussion software updates this topic contains 4 replies, has 3 voices, and was last updated by dexter1979 5 years, 2 months ago. Names renault zoe best small electric car 7th time in a row. Jun 15, 2017 a few weeks ago i wrote about the sales of evs in europe, and one thing stood out like a sore thumb. This drivers handbook contains the information necessary. The renault zoe is a fivedoor supermini electric car produced by the french manufacturer. Indeed 60 patents have been filed during the development of the zoe, with innovations to improve range and comfort. Anyway, one thing led to another, the wife found out and, as you can imagine, christmas, birthdays and all the usual. The much awaited new improved renault zoe neo is expected to. Specification electric cars are known for having quite a bit of standard equipment and these two cars are no different.
Recent forum posts reboot on charge to 80% reboot on ze40 bci problem. Sure, you might have to charge it a little more often than some more. Jan 04, 2017 a small french electric car renault zoe is renewed. For dc, its a software limitation, that can evoluate with owners experience. Renault zoe as part of the intelligent ecosystem of porto santo. On july 28, 2009 in the presentation room at the technocentre in. This unit contains the inverter and dc excitation circuit. Renaults electric charge will be spearheaded by the zoe z.
View car insurance groups for renault zoe hatchback from 2012 cars. Automobile renault zoe user manual 6 pages automobile renault zoe 2020 vehicle user manual 294 pages. Unfortunately some models of renault ze with the continental motor such as zoe q motor, kangoo and fluence have developed problems with the power electronics block or peb which can result in the vehicle not starting. With bags of character and lots of space all wrapped up in a wellbuilt package that could be the ideal city car that is. Leaked information on the new renault zoe neo pushevs. Until the issue of range is resolved, all electric cars can only form part of the future of motoring. Now in its second generation, the zoe is the number one. Automobile renault zoe 2020 vehicle user manual 294 pages automobile renault master handbook 284 pages automobile renault duster handbook 200 pages automobile renault scenic 2002 owners manual 205 pages. The clio was voted european car of the year soon after its launch, and was one of. Renault zoe and kangoo evs coming to oz but not for regular folk by tony okane 25 sep 2017 renault australia is bringing an allelectric duo to local showrooms, but the companys launch strategy is one that targets fleets, not the average australian motorist. Mar 19, 2017 this writer believes that the renault zoe is a muchunderrated car. According to our navigation software, paris was 465 km 290 miles. A small french electric car renault zoe is renewed.
Jun 17, 2019 renault zoe is a fivedoor supermini that runs exclusively on electricity. In town the zoe feels very quick off the line thanks to the instant torque of its electric motor. For the 7th year in a row, new zoe wins a what car. Jan 31, 2018 the lacklustre renault zoe rlink infotainment system can now have android auto renault have promised it for some time but not delivered probably due to the obscene amount they charge for tomtom map updates it was found that the option could be enabled with a modified obd adapter and some pc diagnostics software. This topic contains 7 replies, has 4 voices, and was last updated by henk 3 years ago. Visit parkers today to save on renault zoe hatchback from 2012 insurance. Renault zoe is a fivedoor supermini that runs exclusively on electricity. There are two versions, one with 108hp and one with 5hp. Combine the nearsilence of the powertrain with its rapid acceleration, and you can see why many people become addicted to. Electric car warning system renault zoe media gallery.
Other standard zoe features include bluetooth, climate control, cruise control, bluetooth, a renault keycard and a speed limiter function. Both are faster than the versions previously available. And, of course, the most important upgrade lies in the battery capacity, which affects the total range. It may not be a sleek fisker karma, the worlds best massmarket automobile tesla model s, or even the slightly more affordable but still great bmw i3. Renault zoes 400km battery claims to salve the pangs of battery worries can zoe 4. Anyway, one thing led to another, the wife found out and, as you can imagine, christmas, birthdays and all the usual family gettogethers became somewhat strained. I cannot figure out what has stopped working now as everything seems to be the same. Electric car warning system renault zoe the video shown here is for illustration purposes and the cars shown may not be showing the specifications currently available being an electric car the renault zoe is very quiet on the move and omits half the noise of a conventional car. Programmable preconditioning heats or cools zoes cabin when the vehicle is charging, so when the driver gets into the car, the cabin is just the right temperature and battery charge is saved in use. A prudent ev driver uses only the part between 10% and 80% of the battery. M information about the travel time re maining and the arrival time at your. The renault zoe is a small electric car with punchy performance and an impressive range. Viewing 5 posts 1 through 5 of 5 total author posts december 12, 2014 at 06. Looking at electric or batteryonly car sales in europe reported by the european alternative fuels observatory, we see that the improved renault zoe is.
Find information about the group, its vehicles, its commitments and career opportunities. The headline is that the renault zoe is good to drive. Mar 27, 2017 when the updated 2017 renault zoe was unveiled last fall at the paris auto show, it became one of the few electric cars whose range effectively doubled over its model life. You are welcome to discuss issues with it in the issues tab. My rlink is giving me the message that my subscription has expired. A dailydriven electric car in dubai the owners put 20,000km on it in 6 months. It was the press presentation of the soontoarrive renault twingo ze. Renault zoekangoofluence peb reprogramming speak ev. A practical winner longrange renault zoe ev first drive for europeans, the new, 250mile zoe is the electric car to get.
This presentation contains statements that constitute forwardlooking statements within the meaning. Designed from the start as an allelectric vehicle, renault zoe is a supermini. This is renaults second mass market fully electric passenger vehicle. Instant torque, available almost 100% of the time, results in strong, linear acceleration, which is all the more impressive as it happens in virtual silence. Meet zoe, renaults allelectric supermini and her racy. The same factory is responsible for the production of the renault zoe, alongside the renault clio. For its size, the electric renault does have quite a smooth ride and masks its added weight well when on the move.
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