Renault is launching the new electric Zoe city car in Europe, which received a major upgrade both externally and internally, in order to regain the first spot in the region’s EV market from the Tesla Model 3.

The revamped Renault Zoe now benefits from a more powerful electric motor, which produces 133 HP (135 PS) and 181lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque, and a bigger 52kWh battery pack that stretches the driving range to an impressive 245 miles (395 km) on the WLTP cycle.

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The new motor enables the Zoe to reach 62mph (100km/h) from a standstill in 10 seconds and top out at 87 mph (140km/h). Renault will continue to offer the 108 HP electric motor, which carries over from the previous model.

The small electric car is also compatible with fast charging, which means that 30 minutes plugged to a 50kW DC charger is enough for a range of around 90 miles (145 km). When using a 22kW public charger for 1 hour, the range is 78 miles (126 km). Renault claims that a full charge from empty using the 7kW Wallbox takes 9 hours and 25 minutes.

Another highlight of the new Renault Zoe is the interior, which was upgraded with better-quality materials and a new dashboard layout. The customisable digital instrument cluster measures 10 inches in diameter while the new portrait-oriented infotainment system comes with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay. There’s also a wireless charging pad for your smartphone and two USB ports.

Renault’s latest electric car also comes packed with the latest driver assistance technologies, including Lane Keep Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Overspeed Prevention, Blind Spot Warning, Recognition of Traffic Signals and the list goes on.

The order books for the new Renault Zoe are now open, with first deliveries expected to take place towards the end of the year.