2017 Renault Zoe with new Z.E. 40 battery and Charging point – Video

Range anxiety getting you down? Fear not – Renault’s recently revamped Zoe line-up, which features a long-range ‘Z.E. 40’ version, is now on sale in the UK. This new version of the Zoe is claimed to offer a real-world range of around 186 miles, which should prove more than enough for most and prevent any charge point-related panics.

The company’s also seen fit to roll out a host of revisions to its increasingly popular electric hatchback – including a new flagship trim level, called the Signature Nav.

It’s dubbed ‘Z.E. 40.’ – despite being rated at 41kWh – and, in European lab tests, is reputed to deliver a 250-mile range. Renault says that in real-world conditions, however, you’ll get around 186 miles between charges – or 124 if it’s particularly cold. As ever, your mileage may vary.

 

 

Renault hasn’t just slung more cells in to achieve the increase in capacity, mind. Instead, the company has worked with LG Chem to refine the chemistry of the cells themselves, boosting their capacity.

The Z.E. 40 variant’s also available with a fast charging system, costing £750, which can get it to 80% capacity from flat in just over an hour.

The entry-level 22kW battery pack remains, and grants a 149-mile range according to NEDC tests. Renault states a winter range of around 71 miles, and a summer range of around 106 miles.