Zoe Owners Daring Tales/Boring Discussion Thread.......
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Just got mine!
I managed to wipe out 10 miles charge doing a 5 mile journey. Also got the car computer to rate my acceleration and anticipation as slightly crap I can see a PH challenge coming on here to see how much its possible to upset the computer
No dents on mine, but watch the Renault logo on the front. The blue is just a plastic cover and mine has water trapped under it already.
Will do pics and better review later tomorrow...
I managed to wipe out 10 miles charge doing a 5 mile journey. Also got the car computer to rate my acceleration and anticipation as slightly crap I can see a PH challenge coming on here to see how much its possible to upset the computer
No dents on mine, but watch the Renault logo on the front. The blue is just a plastic cover and mine has water trapped under it already.
Will do pics and better review later tomorrow...
The damage is a right ball ache, that's rubbish.
The range thing - I assume it'll be a but like when you get a new (to you) car of a dealer forecourt, the ave MPG is always really low as it's stood idling or just done really short trips. I'd imagine your ZOE doesn't know you yet and will adapt to your style, maybe.
At least you've got em anyway. I paid my deposit Monday night, had call Tuesday to confirm the finance had been accepted and then nothing since then. I was expecting something in the post to sign and send back today or a call from British Gas.
Maybe I'm being a bit impatient.
The range thing - I assume it'll be a but like when you get a new (to you) car of a dealer forecourt, the ave MPG is always really low as it's stood idling or just done really short trips. I'd imagine your ZOE doesn't know you yet and will adapt to your style, maybe.
At least you've got em anyway. I paid my deposit Monday night, had call Tuesday to confirm the finance had been accepted and then nothing since then. I was expecting something in the post to sign and send back today or a call from British Gas.
Maybe I'm being a bit impatient.
So, I rocked up at the chargeyourcar superfast charger at York to have my first encounter with charging.... Oh dear
The app on my phone could not communicate with the charging point
So I phoned chargeyourcar up. "No problem, we can start the charge for you from here"
Sounds good
But no
"There is something wrong, I can't get a response from the chargepoint"
Back home.
Fingers crossed that the ecotricity charger at Doncaster services is working tomorrow on my trip, otherwise I will be flatbedding it...
The app on my phone could not communicate with the charging point
So I phoned chargeyourcar up. "No problem, we can start the charge for you from here"
Sounds good
But no
"There is something wrong, I can't get a response from the chargepoint"
Back home.
Fingers crossed that the ecotricity charger at Doncaster services is working tomorrow on my trip, otherwise I will be flatbedding it...
BigBen said:
dave_s13 said:
Phunk said:
Finalising a deal today.
Looks like
£139 / £139 including battery 7500 miles
Dynamique Zen with Metallic and protection pack over 24 Months.
Crazy cheap
Tw@t!!! that's the cheapest yet isn't it??Looks like
£139 / £139 including battery 7500 miles
Dynamique Zen with Metallic and protection pack over 24 Months.
Crazy cheap
Edited by Phunk on Friday 19th December 08:43
Ordered through Arnold Clark, I think they might have two more cars available.
Phunk said:
Finalising a deal today.
Looks like
£139 / £139 including battery 7500 miles
Dynamique Zen with Metallic and protection pack over 24 Months.
Crazy cheap
Congrats!Looks like
£139 / £139 including battery 7500 miles
Dynamique Zen with Metallic and protection pack over 24 Months.
Crazy cheap
Edited by Phunk on Friday 19th December 08:43
I've just finalised a deal for 2 of them.
Zoe #1
£149 / £149 inc battery 7500 miles
Dynamique Intens with Metallic Arctic white paint
Zoe #2
£149 / £160 inc battery 9000 miles
Dynamique Intens with Metallic Arctic white paint
Paid deposits today, just need to finalise finance on Monday with collection on Xmas eve from Lookers Stockport. Fingers crossed on the finance, have our current car on finance at the moment so will have 2 in my name as not part exing the first one, will sell privately.
Question for anyone in the know...
I hate keeping my foot on the brake when stationary, I was taught to use the handbrake. But, since the zoe moves off when you release the brake will I burn the motor out or is it smart enough to know the handbrake is on and cut the power. I know I can take it out of drive but for short stops at lights that's a pain. Or should I just blind everyone behind me instead.
I hate keeping my foot on the brake when stationary, I was taught to use the handbrake. But, since the zoe moves off when you release the brake will I burn the motor out or is it smart enough to know the handbrake is on and cut the power. I know I can take it out of drive but for short stops at lights that's a pain. Or should I just blind everyone behind me instead.
First hiccup! Can anyone who has there car tell me if the dealer provided a "welcome letter" with an activation code for ZE services. I asked for one but got told I just need my reg and www.renault.co.uk. After much searching I've found the ZE service reg page and surprise surprise I need an activation code
Link for ref is here;
https://www.services.renault-ze.com/content/countr...
Link for ref is here;
https://www.services.renault-ze.com/content/countr...
stargazer30 said:
Question for anyone in the know...
I hate keeping my foot on the brake when stationary, I was taught to use the handbrake. But, since the zoe moves off when you release the brake will I burn the motor out or is it smart enough to know the handbrake is on and cut the power. I know I can take it out of drive but for short stops at lights that's a pain. Or should I just blind everyone behind me instead.
rtfm? I hate keeping my foot on the brake when stationary, I was taught to use the handbrake. But, since the zoe moves off when you release the brake will I burn the motor out or is it smart enough to know the handbrake is on and cut the power. I know I can take it out of drive but for short stops at lights that's a pain. Or should I just blind everyone behind me instead.
Nobodies in the know really, you're trailblazing on this one!
stargazer30 said:
First hiccup! Can anyone who has there car tell me if the dealer provided a "welcome letter" with an activation code for ZE services. I asked for one but got told I just need my reg and www.renault.co.uk. After much searching I've found the ZE service reg page and surprise surprise I need an activation code
Link for ref is here;
https://www.services.renault-ze.com/content/countr...
Yes, there is a welcome letter with the activation code in the handover packLink for ref is here;
https://www.services.renault-ze.com/content/countr...
Been scooting around tonight an I love the ease of this car. Perfect for nipping around the town. We even topped the car up at the charge point at the Mall, Cribbs Causeway, was as easy as I hoped. Plug in, swipe card, press start, walk away. Could Check on the Renault ZE Services app when the car was charged so I could move it & free up the bay.
SWMBO had a wobble when she realised it didn't have a gearbox, but after literally 200yards she said she was comfy and loved driving it.
SWMBO had a wobble when she realised it didn't have a gearbox, but after literally 200yards she said she was comfy and loved driving it.
Edited by IN51GHT on Saturday 20th December 07:14
I have been the victim of severe cyber bullying on a certain social network as a result of this car. At least I can come here for chat with some likeminded Zoeists.
Picked the car up this lunchtime so far have driven from the dealer to work then work to home, quite enjoying it so far. It has quite a decent turn of speed up to 50 or so. I have borrowed a 3 pin plug cable from the dealer to tide me over until my charge point can be installed.
Ben
p.s. I don't seem to have been given the order number needed to register for my charging point install, any idea where I might find it?
Picked the car up this lunchtime so far have driven from the dealer to work then work to home, quite enjoying it so far. It has quite a decent turn of speed up to 50 or so. I have borrowed a 3 pin plug cable from the dealer to tide me over until my charge point can be installed.
Ben
p.s. I don't seem to have been given the order number needed to register for my charging point install, any idea where I might find it?
Edited by BigBen on Friday 19th December 22:41
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