Dave drives a Renault Zoe Riviera 52kWh 2021 electric car.
This is Dave’s first electric car, he’s owned the Renault Zoe from new and drives 15,000-20,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 10,000-20,000 miles and he achieves 300 miles range from a full charge.
Why did you choose the Renault Zoe?
Price and range.
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Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love your Renault Zoe
- Smooth quiet electric drive
- Range as much as 350 miles
- Purchase price and cheap running costs.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- Very limited passenger space in rear
- Slow glitch infotainment
- Limited tech and driver aids
- Limited seat adjustment
- Practically no storage space/glove box is a joke, cup holders lacking etc. (though boot is a good size).
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
None, other than tech glitches which usually right themselves on reboot.
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Blind spot alert
- heat pump
- 22kW AC charging
- remote app.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
Amazing efficiency and range, well over 300 miles.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Hyundai Kona, Kia Niro, Hyundai IONIQ 5 & Renault Megane – efficient and long range, interior space, lots of tech and equipment.
Outline both positive & negative elements of your home charging unit
myenergi zappi – reliable, easy to use, versatile but very expensive.
Outline both positive & negative elements of your electricity supplier & tariff
Octopus Go – very cheap, only 4 hours cheap rate each night.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Pod Point – cheap, easily available & sometimes free to use
Outline both positive & negative elements of your insurer
Expensive
Itemise how much money you’re saving each month owning & running an electric car
£400
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