Renault Zoe

Renault Zoe
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The Renault Zoe is a five-seat electric hatchback that began production in 2013. It measures 4,085 mm in length, weighs 1,568 kg, and is powered by a 67 kW electric motor with a top speed of 139 km/h. In Norway, the model saw strong registrations between 2019 and 2022, peaking at 2,346 vehicles in 2020 before declining to 222 in 2022, with a total of 5,462 registrations across the period. The vehicle has been subject to nine recalls in the EU Safety Gate database.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerRenault
ProductionFrom 2013
Body typeHatchback
FuelElectric
Engine power86 kW (115 hp)
Kerb weight1,592 kg
Top speed139 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,090 mm
Width1,730 mm
Height1,560 mm
Seats5
Doors5

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 14 European countries that registered the Renault Zoe in 2025 (68 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Renault Zoe registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Renault Zoe first registrations in Norway per year
20192,090
20202,346
2021804
2022222

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Renault Zoe cars registered for the first time across 14 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
France17
Belgium14
Malta9
Iceland8
Germany6
Italy4
Spain2
Netherlands2
Slovenia1
United Kingdom1
Denmark1
Luxembourg1
Portugal1
Romania1

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Other Renault models

Similar Hatchback models

Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 74% of Renault Zoes pass their MOT test first time, based on 9,741 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

9 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Renault Zoe. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    When pressing on the accelerator pedal, the driver's foot could become trapped in the carpet.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-02-23

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-04-24

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-03-29

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-02-11

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    There is a risk of a sudden loss of the park function.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-04-06

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-06-23

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)

    The rear part of the front rear arch liner may be incorrectly mounted. This could lead to the flexible brake hose becoming worn as a result of friction with the wheel arch liner. Damage thus caused to the brake hose could lead to a loss of braking efficiency.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-03-18

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The "park" function activator on the parking brake mechanism may break. As a consequence it may not be possible to lock the automatic transmission in the park position.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-09-01

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)

    This could lead to a sudden loss of the park function or a non-possibility to engage it.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-03-23

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Renault recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Renault Zoe?
The Renault Zoe has a rated top speed of 139 km/h.
How much power does the Renault Zoe have?
The Renault Zoe produces 86 kW (115 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Renault Zoe?
The Renault Zoe is 4,090 mm long, 1,730 mm wide and 1,560 mm tall.
How much does the Renault Zoe weigh?
The Renault Zoe has a kerb weight of about 1,592 kg.
How many seats does the Renault Zoe have?
The Renault Zoe has 5 seats.