Zoe ZE50 R135

The Renault Zoe ZE50 R135 is a 5-seat hatchback with front-wheel drive, sold new from 2019 to 2024, when it cost £29,995 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 9.5 seconds, slower than 87% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 193 miles (310 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 20% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 35th of 67 hatchbacks.

It uses around 3.7 mi/kWh (168 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 52 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 41 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 168 miles (271 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2019 example is estimated at £5,900–£8,300 and a 2024 one at £14,200–£16,000, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2019 car should still manage about 167 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.