Renault Zoe is Europe’s
best-selling electric vehicle, with more than 110,000 units sold since
launching at the end of 2012. To celebrate that sales milestone, Renault has given its electric
supermini a special edition version fittingly called “Iconic.” Unveiled at the
Paris Auto Show, the Zoe Iconic comes with exclusive exterior and interior
features.
On the outside, the special edition EV sports a
Highland Grey paintwork and, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and Iconic badges on the
front fenders. Inside, the Zoe Iconic gains a grey-colored upholstery, “Iconic”
sill plates, as well as a double bottom accessory for the luggage compartment
that frees up loading space by storing the cables.
The Renault Zoe Iconic is available both with the
new R110 electric motor or the older Q90 unit (a version of the R90 equipped
for fast charging). The former produces 80 kW (109 PS) and 225 Nm of torque, while the latter makes 68 kW (92 PS) and an identical peak
torque.
The added power helps the Zoe equipped with the R110
motor cover the 80-120 km/h sprint two seconds faster than with the
smaller unit. Conversely, the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration takes 11.6 seconds,
and top speed is limited at 135 km/h.
Regardless of the motor, Renault claims the Zoe
Iconic offers a real-world driving range of 300 km in summer and
200 km in winter, thanks to a 41kWh lithium-ion battery. To ease range anxiety, the Zoe
Iconic features a new smartphone app called MY Renault that gives drivers
information about the whole journey time, including driving and battery
charging. The app also guides the driver to the most appropriate charging
point.
