Renault is working on an updated version of the Zoe,
which is tipped to premiere this year with revised exterior and interior
styling, and probably new technologies. The subcompact electric car sports a larger grille and what
appears to be a slightly bigger diamond logo. The headlights have been modified
and the bumper sports a new air intake.
Believed to have originated from Snapchat, the
picture was probably shot in Guyancourt, where Renault’s technical center is
located. The 2020 Zoe is believed to keep the electric motor that powers the
outgoing Zoe R110, which makes 109 PS and 225 Nm of torque. The current Zoe accelerates to 100 km/h in 11.4 seconds and
maxes out at 135 km/h.
Nonetheless, some technical revisions are expected
from the new model. But while we don’t know what these are yet, it’s likely
that the battery pack will be updated, or perhaps replaced with a new one, with
emphasis on increased driving range and improved charging times.
The Zoe R110 can travel for up to 300 km between charges and uses a 41 kWh lithium-ion battery, which can be charged to
80 percent in 1 hour and 40 minutes. A Geneva Motor Show premiere for
the 2020 Zoe is possible, although there’s no official confirmation yet.
