Hatchback · 2013–2024

RenaultZoe

The UK’s early volume city EV. R90/R110 eras and battery lease vs owned batteries are the buying traps.

Best for: City EV buyers on a budget.

Indicative running costs ~£1,421–£2,173 / year

Power: 92–135 hp
Economy: 3.5–4.2 mi/kWh
Fuel: Electric
Boot: 285–395 litres
0–60: 8.5–12.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group: Grp12–28, depending on trim and power

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Commonly 195/55 R16 – 225/40 R18

Tyre pressure (cold)

Often ~30–36 PSI cold for small hatches; check the sticker

Engine oil

No engine oil — follow EV reduction-gear / coolant schedule

Oil capacity

N/A (EV)

Spare / puncture kit

Often no spare — kit or roadside cover

ULEZ

Zero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)

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UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Renault Zoe at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£1,421–£2,173 / year

Cost	Indicative yearly figure
Energy (home charging)	~£582/yr home charging @ £0.28/kWh, 8,000 miles (~3.85 mi/kWh)
Road tax	£0–£195 (EV rules changing — check GOV.UK)
Insurance	£550–£1,100 (indicative)
Servicing	~£110–£230 (EV health check / cabin & brake fluid)
Tyres (avg)	~£100–£260 averaged over a set

· Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
· Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
· Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.

Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

3 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
Expression / Dynamique R90 Earlier Zoes. ~22–41 kWh · 3.5–4.0 mi/kWh	~22–41 kWh	~92 hp	3.5–4.0 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
GT Line / Iconic R110 Later volume. ~52 kWh · 3.6–4.2 mi/kWh	~52 kWh	~135 hp	3.6–4.2 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
Battery lease Monthly battery fee — read the contract. Electric · 3.5–4.2 mi/kWh	Electric	92–135 hp	3.5–4.2 mi/kWh	£0–£195*

Variant

Power

Road tax

Expression / Dynamique R90

Earlier Zoes.

~22–41 kWh · 3.5–4.0 mi/kWh

~92 hp

£0–£195*

GT Line / Iconic R110

Later volume.

~52 kWh · 3.6–4.2 mi/kWh

~135 hp

£0–£195*

Battery lease

Monthly battery fee — read the contract.

Electric · 3.5–4.2 mi/kWh

92–135 hp

£0–£195*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

EngineElectric motor

GearboxSingle-speed automatic

DimensionsApprox. 4.0–4.6m long · 1.7–1.8m wide

ServiceFollow manufacturer EV schedule; check brake fluid and cabin filter yearly

InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power

Road taxOften £0 standard rate — confirm current GOV.UK rules and any expensive-car supplement

CO₂0 g/km at tailpipe

Tyre sizeCommonly 195/55 R16 – 225/40 R18

Tyre pressureOften ~30–36 PSI cold for small hatches; check the sticker

OilNo engine oil — follow EV reduction-gear / coolant schedule

Oil capacityN/A (EV)

ULEZZero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)

Buying a used Zoe

1Owned vs leased battery
2R110 vs older motors
3Chameleon charger cable included?

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

Battery lease paperwork confusion
Charging flap / cable issues
12V battery

Renault Zoe FAQs

Is a used Renault Zoe expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£1,421–£2,173 / year including energy (home charging), tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Renault Zoe need?

Often ~30–36 PSI cold for small hatches; check the sticker. Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Renault Zoe take?

No engine oil — follow EV reduction-gear / coolant schedule. Capacity is N/A (EV). Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Renault Zoe problems?

Buyers most often watch for: Battery lease paperwork confusion; Charging flap / cable issues. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Renault Zoe ULEZ compliant?

Zero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)

Owner handbook

Official Renault manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

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Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN