Renault Zoe

[andy-integrale]

Just had a 1/2 hr run out in one of these. Wife quite fancies one as all local running / short trips means it suits what she needs. Nicely equipped and something a little different.

Quite impressed. Fairly comfy, good driving position and spritely around town.

Has anyone any experience of running one?

Also looking at the finance package as I would like Renault to take the risk on whether a 4 year old EV is worth anything. I guess tech will have moved on considerably by then and it might be worth bugger all. That said, 6.9% APR seems a little steep. In general I guess you can haggle with dealers on PCP rates?

Andy

[andy-integrale]

Hi

Yes found your thread. Financial case doesn't stack up as well for us as we don't suffer from congestion charging etc but it just feels something different and little left field. I can imagine becoming quite attached to it!

Will take a look at the forum.

I know we have a different usage profile but do you think there are any major downsides to ownership or common problems to watch out for?

Andy

[andy-integrale]

Chicane-UK said:

So presumably the rapid charge is damaging to the batteries - however if you're paying to lease the battery (such is the business model imposed on you by Renault) would you simply just demand a new battery as soon as it started to suffer, or would they say that you've not been using it correctly and refuse to replace it?

The battery on the Zoe is monitored remotely - in theory they advise you if it falls below 75% efficiency and call you in for a replacement. I say, in theory......

[andy-integrale]

I have just order one today! Take delivery in a couple of weeks. Met Black Dynamique intens. It is for the OH but to be honest I think I will use it alot for local running.