Renault ZOE: the best-selling electric car in Spain in 2018

The Renault ZOE increased its sales by more than 6%, which allowed it to reach a figure of over 1,400 vehicles registered during 2018.

The Renault ZOE once again becomes the best-selling electric vehicle in our country in 2018. The registration figures for this fully electric model slightly exceed 1,400 units. According to the data, this represents growth of 6.43% compared to 2017. In addition, sales of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles have grown by 65% over the last year, with 13,000 deliveries surpassed. The brands that have dominated the electrification segment have been Renault, Nissan, Smart, BMW, Volkswagen, Hyundai and Tesla.

Renault ZOE: the favourite electric model of Spaniards

The 100% electric city car from the French brand remains the sales leader for the fourth consecutive year in Spain. It is worth remembering that this was the first fully electric vehicle to arrive in our country back in 2013. Part of the Z.E. range of the brand, the Renault ZOE has grown 6.43% compared to 2017. Likewise, the second generation of this model will begin production in mid-year. However, its arrival on the markets is not expected until late 2019.

Compared with its competitors, the ZOE ultimately beat the Nissan LEAF, though not by a large margin. The Japanese vehicle reached 1,242 registered units, being the second best-seller in 2018. The remaining models that make up the list of best-sellers are the following:

The Renault ZOE offers six different versions

But what makes the Renault ZOE so attractive to users? Below, we review some of the features of the French city car, such as the available versions, prices, engines and other specifications.

First of all, the French brand offers up to four types of variants to customise the body colour. The ‘Glacier White’ version has no additional cost for those who opt for it. The next level of customisation is found at 430 euros in ‘Electric Blue’, ‘Highland Grey’, ‘Titanium Grey’ and ‘Blueberry Purple’. Thirdly, the ‘Gloss Black’ version is available for 445 euros. In last place, the premium colours in the range are ‘Mother-of-Pearl White’, ‘Intense Red’ and ‘Rodio Grey’ for 535 euros.

On the other hand, depending on the version selected, the price will vary according to the amount of equipment it includes. Renault offers up to six variants with which to customise the vehicle: Life Flexi, Limited Flexi, Bose Flexi, Life, Limited and Bose. In this way, the customer interested in this model can personalise their vehicle according to the different equipment. The entry-level version (Life Flexi) is available from 20,630 euros according to the brand’s official configurator. The variant with the most equipment and highest price (Bose) is available from 32,930 euros. Below we leave you the list of these versions and their base prices:

• Life Flexi: from 20,630 euros.
• Limited Flexi: for 22,730 euros.
• Bose Flexi: for an initial price of 25,430 euros.
• Life: for 28,130 euros.
• Limited: available from 30,230 euros.
• Bose: from 32,930 euros.

Engines with a minimum range of 300 kilometres

As for its engine options, the Renault offers two possibilities: R90 400 and R110. The first of these has a power output of 92 CV and 220 Nm of torque, and a fully automatic gearbox. As for its range, this engine offers 317 kilometres (WLTP cycle). On the other hand, the R110 engine has 108 CV of power and 225 Nm of maximum torque. Like the previous one, its gearbox is fully automatic, but its range drops to 300 kilometres (WLTP cycle).

As for the batteries, the Renault offers what are called “Z.E. Services”, under which users rent their batteries. The minimum monthly payment is less than 70 euros and the maximum does not exceed 200 euros per month. What does the minimum option offer? This type of rental has three options: 7,500 kilometres per year over 12 months, 5,000 kilometres over 24 months and 2,500 kilometres over 36 months.