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With 27,589 currently licensed in the UK, the Renault Zoe is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Zoe 5 stars in 2021, with 96% adult occupant and 89% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,250 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £104/month or 16p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2021
Monthly Cost
£104
est. annual total
New From
£22,000
Euro NCAP tested the Zoe in 2021 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
96%
Child Occupant
89%
Pedestrian
72%
Safety Assist
75%
There are 6 known DVSA recalls affecting the Renault Zoe. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2023/028
On affected vehicles the rear seat bench may not be locked into position securely. This could result in injury to the occupants in the event of hard breaking or a collision.
Build dates: 2022-11-14 to 2022-12-03
R/2022/001
Risk of internal short-circuit to the battery.
Build dates: 2021-01-13 to 2021-02-22
R/2018/070
The gearbox may not hold the vehicle in the park position when the vehicle is stationary (Position �P�). The vehicle may roll if the handbrake is not applied.
Build dates: 2016-11-09 to 2017-04-26
R/2018/025
An incorrect accelerator pedal may be fitted which could cause discomfort or in extreme circumstances the pedal may get suck under the floor mat.
Build dates: 2017-07-12 to 2017-10-18
R/2017/207
If the vehicle is parked on a hill with park selected and the parking brake off or not fully applied the vehicle may not stay stationary. This results in a higher risk of collision.
Build dates: 2015-07-01 to 2016-01-31
+ 1 more recall. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Renault Zoe are estimated at around £1,250 per year, or £104 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£800
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
52 kWh
Range (WLTP)
245 mi
Motor
100 kW
134 bhp
Drive
FWD
Rapid charge: 50 min (0-80%) | Home charge: 9h (0-100%)
Starting from £22,000 new, a Renault Zoe typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £14,850 | −£7,150 |
| 2 years | 57% | £12,600 | −£9,400 |
| 3 years | 50% | £11,100 | −£10,900 |
| 4 years | 45% | £10,000 | −£12,000 |
| 5 years | 42% | £9,200 | −£12,800 |
| 6 years | 39% | £8,550 | −£13,450 |
| 7 years | 37% | £8,050 | −£13,950 |
| 8 years | 35% | £7,650 | −£14,350 |
| 9 years | 33% | £7,250 | −£14,750 |
| 10 years | 31% | £6,900 | −£15,100 |
There are currently 27,589 licensed and 599 SORN Zoes in the UK (28,188 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the Zoe 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2021. It scored 96% for adult occupant protection, 89% for child occupant protection, 72% for vulnerable road users, and 75% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Zoe are estimated at around £1,250 per year (£104/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 6 known safety recalls affecting the Zoe. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Zoe starts from around £22,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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