Thanks to the constant evolution of battery technology and the constantly increasing number of charging stations in the Western world, electric vehicles have become easier to live with.
However, despite some of them having an autonomy comparable to gasoline-powered cars, range anxiety still remains a concern for many potential customers. This is where Renault has stepped in, attempting to fight the fear of running out of juice with a hilarious ad that demonstrates the versatility of the new Zoe.
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Posted by the company’s French arm, the 30-second long clip shows the advantages of having a small electric hatchback like the Zoe. More importantly, it highlights the fact that owners do not have to adapt to the car, as its purpose is not to change your everyday life, even if that means not using public toilets on the go, but the side of the road instead.
Launched in Europe this fall, the 2020 Zoe has an electric range of 245 miles (395 km) in the WLTP test cycle, thanks to the 52 kWh battery pack that supports fast charging. Plugging it into a 50 kW DC charger for 30 minutes will give you a range of 90 miles (145 km), whereas using a 22 kW oe for 1 hour will allow you to drive your supermini for 78 miles (126 km). Fully recharging it via the 7 kW Wallbox is an overnight process, though, that takes 9 hours and 25 minutes.
In terms of performance, the French zero-emission hatchback sprints to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 10 seconds and maxes out at just 87 mph (140 km/h), when equipped with the more powerful electric motor that kicks out 133 HP (135 PS / 100 kW) and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque. A less powerful motor, with 108 hp (110 PS / 80 kW), is also available.