Renault has modestly updated the Zoe for the 2018MY,
which now uses a more powerful electric motor. Developed in-house and called
R110, the motor is an evolution of the R90 that powers the current Zoe. It’s
rated at 109 PS and 225 Nm of torque, a 16 hp improvement.
The 2018 Renault Zoe takes 11.4 seconds to
accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h, shaves almost two seconds off its
predecessor’s 80-120 km/h sprint, and can reach a top speed of
135 km/h.
Renault claims that with the 41kWh lithium-ion
battery pack, which can be charged from 0 to 80 percent in as low as 1 hour and
40 minutes, the Zoe R110 has a total range of 300 km in summer, and
200 km during winter.
In addition to making the zero-emission subcompact
hatchback a tad more powerful, the automaker has also launched a new color
especially for it. Called Blueberry Purple, it joins the new Blueberry Purple
Pack on the high-end Intens grade, which adds a special violet finish for the
dashboard, air vents, gear lever base, and speaker surrounds.
The small electric model also features topstitching,
black and violet fabric upholstery, and Android Auto compatibility for the
R-Link Evolution infotainment system.
Renault will open the order books for the new Zoe
R110 in France next month, followed by other European markets shortly after.
