Record driving range for new Renault ZOE

A Renault ZOE with the longest range of any mainstream electric vehicle has been unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. As the pioneer of all-electric mobility and Europe's number one seller of electric vehicles, Renault has stepped up its innovation programme and the deployment of its Z.E. (Zero-Emissions) strategy.

Fitted with the new Z.E. 40 battery, the Renault ZOE now delivers a record New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) driving range of 400km, which is twice the distance delivered by the model at the time of its original launch. 

In real world driving, Renault estimates the new Z.E. 40 battery has a range of 300km in urban or suburban areas. The ZOE provides a real alternative to internal combustion engine cars, since average daily commuting distances are well within the ZOE's capabilities.

The new battery removes the final psychological barrier that stands in the way of buying an electric car, so-called 'range anxiety', since ZOE users can now travel further and enjoy a wider variety of driving situations without worry about charging. The new Renault ZOE will go on sale in the U.K. in November.