Renault Zoe ZE50 2021, Glen – Living with an EV: Road trip report, Newton Abbot to Manchester & back

Renault Zoe ZE50 2021, Glen - Living with an EV: Road trip report, Newton Abbot to Manchester & back

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Glen

 

What is the make, model and year of your EV?
Renault Zoe ZE50 2021

 

Introducing your road trip 
Newton Abbot to Manchester for three days for my Grandson’s birthday, approx. 560 miles round trip.

 

Planning & preparation 
Pod point, BE.EV apps, RFID card, and Metrolink map. Previous taster trip to the Midlands also helped.

 

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Charging 
Left Devon fully charged, topped up at Wednesbury (1.5hrs), Trafford Centre (all day) and Cheltenham (1.5hrs) on the return leg. No problems encountered.

 

Renault Zoe ZE50 2021, Glen - Living with an EV: Road trip report, Newton Abbot to Manchester & back

 

The EV itself 
Our Zoe performed faultlessly, the only issue I encountered was the passenger vanity light became loose. We learned that the colder outside temperature reduced our expected range by about 15 miles.

 

Road trip conclusion
Yes you can do longer trips in a Zoe, all the charging en route was free as well! Check the weather and plan your range and
charging accordingly.

 

Renault Zoe ZE50 2021, Glen - Living with an EV: Road trip report, Newton Abbot to Manchester & back

 

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